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*Sigh*
Tags: Administration, Housekeeping, Internet
The nekkid bottom line: DSL is about to crack the $20 barrier. As part of its settlement with the FCC over its purchase of BellSouth, AT&T agreed to offer "naked" DSL for at least 30 months for $19.95. That means you can buy it on stand alone basis without having to pony up for any other bundled services. They’ll also offer $10 DSL if you buy their phone service:
The FCC, which has broad regulatory control over the U.S. telecommunications industry, recently approved AT&T’s acquisition of BellSouth. To get needed votes from the FCC’s two Democratic members, AT&T agreed, reluctantly, to offer these DSL bargains.
AT&T is required to roll out the $19.95 offer within one year and the $10 rate within six months. Gene Kimmelman, public policy director of Consumers Union, says he expects AT&T to move faster
Tags: Internet
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