Can anyone explain the correlation here? ABF primarily exists in commercial buildings. Fixed wireless would ride off of capacity and backhaul deployed for mobile service, which they are continuing to sell. Does the law cover commercial entities or just personal accounts? It seems retaliatory and not well thought out. ABF comes in via separate infrastructure from ADI, so they're abandoning equipment. And I don't see a cost savings for removing business 5G plans. You still have 5G towers. Dan (end) On Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 13:19 Robert DeVita <radevita@mejeticks.com> wrote:
Correct. Here is that announcement..
We are committed to providing reliable and affordable internet service to customers across the country. However, the New York Affordable Broadband Act imposes harmful rate regulations. These regulations make it uneconomical for AT&T to invest in and expand our broadband infrastructure in the state. The Act requires certain Internet Service Providers to offer $15/mo. internet service to qualifying NY residents.
*As a result, effective 1/15/25, we will no longer offer AT&T Internet Air for Business (AIA-B), our fixed-wireless internet service, or new AT&T Business Fiber (ABF) to New York customers. Ordering and qualification systems now reflect this change.*
*What's Happening with Existing AIA-B Customers in NY*
Customers can keep their existing AIA-B service until 3/1/25 at no charge.
Customers *must do one of the following before 3/1/25*, when their AIA-B services will be disconnected:
- Switch to AT&T Wireless Broadband (AWB) with special promotional pricing <https://workshop-email-tracking.com/c/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6ImV5SmxiV0ZwYkV4cGJtdEpaQ0k2SW1Nd1l6UmlNMlF4TFdReFlqSXROR1k1WkMwNU1USTFMVEkwWmpJeFlXSXhZVFptTmlJc0luSmxZV1JTWldObGFYQjBTV1FpT2lKaE56QTVOMlF4WkMwM01qVm1MVFEyTUdFdFltSXhaaTB6TXpNeE5tRXpPVFV3WXpFaWZRPT0iLCJleHAiOm51bGwsInB1ciI6ImVtYWlsX2FuYWx5dGljcyJ9fQ%3D%3D--af6a0951fc0eae7fecf946c06af98c8f8ad8609ed0f0a1a2a2aa4fa130a2ce91> - Take no action, and their AIA-B services will be disconnected 3/1/25
Existing customers are being contacted via email, direct mail, and bill message to inform them of the changes and offer the option to migrate to AWB.
------------------------------ *From:* NANOG <nanog-bounces+radevita=mejeticks.com@nanog.org> on behalf of Mike Hammett <nanog@ics-il.net> *Sent:* Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:56 AM *Cc:* nanog@nanog.org <nanog@nanog.org> *Subject:* Re: AT&t ABF NYC
Yes, and that AT&T already said they were pulling their "fixed wireless" service out of New York State for that very reason.
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------------------------------ *From: *sronan@ronan-online.com *To: *"Tom Beecher" <beecher@beecher.cc> *Cc: *"Mike Hammett" <nanog@ics-il.net>, nanog@nanog.org *Sent: *Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:27:39 AM *Subject: *Re: AT&t ABF NYC
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 3/1/25
Existing 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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