AT&T pulls its 5G internet service in NY over new affordable internet law
The law requires internet providers with over 20,000 customers to offer two affordable broadband plans to low-income households that qualify for social assistance benefits like Me
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).
New York starts enforcing $15 broadband law that ISPs tried to kill
A US appeals court upheld the law in April 2024, reversing the ruling of a district judge who blocked it in 2021. The Supreme Court last month decided not to hear the broadband industry's challenge, leaving the appeals court ruling in place. The state law requires Internet providers to offer $15- or $20-per-month service to people with low incomes.
AT&T Kills 5G Home Internet Service in NY Over $15 Broadband Law
Fixed-wireless service is increasingly popular in the US, but it costs around $60 from AT&T, which says it's 'uneconomical' to offer a reduced rate for qualifying low-income residents.
$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 Affordable Broadband Act, internet providers must offer
New York implements $15 broadband law for low-income households
Effective January 15, 2025, the Affordable Broadband Act (ABA) will once again take effect in New York. The law requires that ISPs with at least 20,000
New York's $15 Broadband Law Goes Into Effect This Week
The New York law was challenged after it passed in 2021 and was held up in legal fights that culminated last April when an appeals court ruled that the Affordable Broadband Act could move forward.
AT&T kills home Internet service in NY over law requiring $15 or $20 plans
AT&T has stopped offering its 5G home Internet service in New York instead of complying with a new state law that requires ISPs to offer $15 or $20 plans to people with low incomes. The decision was reported yesterday by CNET and confirmed by AT&T in a statement provided to Ars today.
AT&T abandons New York as Affordable Broadband Act goes into effect
Luckily, there are providers that will work under the Affordable Broadband Act, which makes it possible to get internet ...
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 ...
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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 ...