AT&T pulls its 5G internet service in NY over new affordable internet law
AT&T announced it will no longer offer its 5G Internet Air service in New York this week in response to the state’s Affordable Broadband Act going into effect on Wednesday. The company says existing users can continue to use the service for 45 days without any charges, giving them time to find an alternate broadband provider, according to CNET.
AT&T Kills Internet Service in NY Instead of Providing Discounted Plans to Low Income Households
New York’s Affordable Broadband Act, which requires large internet service providers to offer affordable broadband plans to low-income households, went into effect. On the same day, AT&T announced that it would be pulling its 5G home internet service from the state entirely,
AT&T shuts down its home internet service in New York to avoid new broadband law
AT&T is discontinuing its home internet service, AT&T Internet Air, in New York, citing the state's Affordable Broadband Act (ABA).
AT&T halts 5G service in NY due to new broadband law
AT&T has announced it will no longer offer its 5G home internet service in New York due to the state’s new Affordable Broadband Act. The law, which went into effect on Wednesday, requires internet providers with over 20,
AT&T kills 5G internet service in New York over forced low-income plans
What does a massive $150 billion corporation do when a law forces it to make slightly less money? It takes its ball and goes home. At least, that’s what AT&T chose to do, ending a long saga of New York state attempting to enforce its affordable broadband law.
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New York's $15 Broadband Law Goes Into Effect This Week
The US Supreme Court declined to hear a case from a broadband lobbying group attempting to block the state's Affordable ...
ISPs must offer cheaper internet to low income households after trying to prevent it
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$15 internet law takes effect in New York: What it means
Internet service providers now have to offer discounted services to low-income families across New York City. Under the ...
AT&T abandons New York as Affordable Broadband Act goes into effect
New York now requires companies to provide affordable internet for low-income households. AT&T will not comply with these ...
New York starts enforcing $15 broadband law that ISPs tried to kill
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AT&T bails on New Yorkers as Affordable Broadband Act rolls out
New York has been working to roll out its Affordable Broadband Act since it was originally passed in 2021. Affected companies ...
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SpaceX Doesn't Want to Offer Starlink for $15, Requests Exemption From NY Law
The satellite internet service says it serves 'fewer than 20,000 households' in New York, meaning it doesn't need to comply ...
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Topic: New York Affordable Broadband Act
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Commentary: Congress must act to ensure affordable internet for all
Senior Consumers of America is calling on Congress to reform the Universal Service Fund and make sure all Americans can ...