At the risk of pointing out the obvious, only a small percentage
of people would be expected to use the 25Mbps plan. It sounds
pretty typical: if you want access to all the money in this
lucrative market, you have to cover the whole market, even at the
very lowest end where you'll lose money, but that's worth it to
access the rest of the market where you make money.
Of course, some people are just allergic to the concept of
government. And it's in most business's best interests to ensure
that as many people as possible are that way, so they'll sometimes
take measures like pretending they can't afford to spend $X
million to comply with the regulation even though they also miss
out on $YYY million in profit.
And if they can avoid the regulation while staying in the market
at the same time, even better.
I dont normally defend ATT, but…
"The plans are specifically priced at $15 per month for 25 Megabits per second (Mbps) download speeds and $20 per month for 200 Mbps. These prices must include recurring taxes, equipment rental fees, and other usage fees, with annual price increases capped at 2%."
$15/month for 25Mbps, and that price includes all equipment fees and taxes? Thats a little ridiculous given inflation and general cost of living. If it were $25/month - then maybe ATT should make it work, but $15 is too low.
-John
On Jan 16, 2025, at 9:27 AM, sronan@ronan-online.com wrote:
I’m assuming he’s referring to the New York State low income Internet mandate that recently went into effect.
On Jan 16, 2025, at 9:25 AM, Tom Beecher <beecher@beecher.cc> wrote:
Mike-
What specific government regulation or action are you asserting here that caused this action?
On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM Mike Hammett <nanog@ics-il.net> wrote:
Government gets over involved in things they don't understand, and businesses pull out.
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From: "Robert DeVita" <radevita@mejeticks.com>
To: nanog@nanog.org
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:05:57 AM
Subject: AT&t ABF NYC
FYI. AT&T is discontinuing their ABF service in New York.
What's Happening with Existing ABF Customers in NY
AT&T Business Fiber customers in New York will be able to keep their current ABF service until March 1 at no charge, as they find other options for broadband service.
Customers must do one of the following before 3/1/25, when their ABF services will be disconnected:
• Sign a 12-month contract for existing ABF services at current rates• Switch to AT&T Dedicated Internet (ADI) or AWB with standard pricing• Take no action, and their ABF services will be disconnected on 3/1/25Existing customers are being contacted via email and direct mail to inform them of the changes and offer the option to either sign a 12-month contract or migrate to AWB or ADI.
AT&T’s nationwide wireless service will not change in New York. AIA-B and ABF are still offered in all other qualified locations and states. We value our customers and AT&T will continue to support policies that promote capital investment, innovation and a competitive market.
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