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just_4_fun · 2025-01-19T15:40:57+00:00

New Yorkers will have one less choice in Internet providers due to a new rule. AT&T is protesting a new law designed to help low-income families by ceasing 5G home internet service in the State of New York. As of January 15, 2025, the company is pulling out of New York and will no longer offer 5G home internet service to residents, according to Android Authority. https://nj1015.com/ixp/11/p/att-leaves-ny-home-internet/ (first post, hope it works LOL)

Jbob

SpottedCat Wait wasn't SBC originally part of AT&T? I thought it was one of the "baby bells" that got broken off when AT&T was split up in the 80s.

It was. One of the originals that got broken off by the antitrust breakup and became Southwestern Bell(SBC). In 2005 they purchased AT&T and then took the AT&T branding. Crazy stuff.

badtlc4

I applaud the move from at&t. Companies should push back on over regulation. The concept of a good or service only being available to certain people and not all people is just ridiculous. If an ISP offers a plan, ANYONE should be allowed to purchase it.

Somewhat-Reticent

SpottedCat Yes, SBC was one of the Bells.
The breakup enabled dumping unprofitable zones.

SpottedCat

I mean, we’re talking about 5G home internet, which is barely home internet at all. Might as well just tether your cellphone.

Somewhat-Reticent

SpottedCat Might as well just tether your cellphone.

For which they charge more?

Roamer

Somewhat-Reticent

Most modern AT&T plans include a bucket of tethering. It’s not unlimited, but it is built into the plan at no additional charge.

timothyhohara

Roamer If we want to split hairs here…

The ILEC for a large portion of New York (but not all) is still legally The New York Telephone Company. The New York Telephone Company, legally, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon Communications. Before that it was a wholly owned subsidiary or Bell Atlantic Communications, The NYNEX Corporation, and the AT&T Corporation (Legacy AT&T, not todays SBC Abomination)

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