Re: AT&t ABF NYC

[Josh Luthman <josh () imaginenetworksllc com>]

New York Affordable Broadband Act

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/new-york-starts-enforcing-15-broadband-law-that-isps-tried-to-kill/

On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 9:24 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > -----
> > Mike Hammett
> > Intelligent Computing Solutions
> > http://www.ics-il.com
> >
> > Midwest-IX
> > http://www.midwest-ix.com
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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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