AT&T new broadband service saves just $1
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AT&T is soft-introducing a standalone DSL broadband service for the first time this week. Standalone DSL, sometimes also described as naked DSL, allows consumers to drop their traditional phone land lines and go for the
But the new service will save only one tiny dollars for those who will make the move. The reason is simple: The standalone DSL cost $45, whereas the bundling mode costs $30 a month but requires households to register for a $16 phone service.
AT&T spokesman John Britton said the standalone price accurately reflects the real cost of DSL, but “consumer advocates said the price of AT&T’s standalone DSL is evidence that AT&T is not interested in giving its customers the choice of unbundled service but is intent on pushing telecommunications packages on them even if they don’t need it,” wrote the SF Gate.
Jun 18, 2006 | By Nuno
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