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    Default At&t fined $100 million for intentionally slowing internet speeds


    http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/06/17/fcc-fines-att-100-million/28863455/


    I have heard that other internet and wireless companies do this too. Not good for streaming.

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    Default Re: At&t fined $100 million for intentionally slowing internet speeds

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    Default Re: At&t fined $100 million for intentionally slowing internet speeds

    OMG, LOL! I had their internet for TWO days and have to cancel! I got like 1mbps upload!
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    Default Re: At&t fined $100 million for intentionally slowing internet speeds

    I threatened to sue them a few weeks ago for selling false products and they gave me a $100 credit out of nowhere I found out. Basically they sold me an international calling plan and charged me $100 because my credit isn't the best. However, I'm not able to make international calls because they don't allow people with bad credit to make international calls. I'm talking with someone now because it's discriminatory and bs if you've already paid them $100 to "look the other way" and you should be able to use all the features. They're literally billing me for something I'm not even allowed to use.




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    Default Re: At&t fined $100 million for intentionally slowing internet speeds

    I'm really glad they had to pay a fine. It was terrible that they were capping usage in the first place. It's about time the law did something about this. Fair is fair. If they aren't being honest about the product they are selling, they'd better pay the price. I'm astonished they got away with it for as long as they did, but at least something was done.

    Now, if we could classify internet as an actual utility I would be very impressed. Right now the monopoly on internet providers is what allows things like this to go on for so long in the first place. I know this is a separate problem, but it still grinds my gears like sandpaper to a fine silk dress.

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    Default Re: At&t fined $100 million for intentionally slowing internet speeds

    It should of been more. That's pennies to this billions they profited from this. The internet is considered a utility now, but only lines. Cellphone internet usage is still seen as a novelty then anything.


    Also don't use AT&T for internet. They'll say it's "HIGH SPEED INTERNET." Yeah high speed internet in the early 2000's. It's DSL. DSL is outdated and your upload speed will be shit. Get cable or fiber if it's available in your area.


    Just don't get DSL, period. You can get faster internet at the same cost with cable.

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    Default Re: At&t fined $100 million for intentionally slowing internet speeds

    I'm pretty sure Bright House does this as well. I had them when I was in Central Florida and every night around midnight pages would take longer to load and my speeds were off.

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    Does this include AT&T u verse fiber Internet?? Is that better than cable ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by LaylaLovely View Post
    Does this include AT&T u verse fiber Internet?? Is that better than cable ?
    If they offer fiber take it. It's much better then cable. It's just they pass U Verse off on DSL.... which runs crap.





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    Yea they don't offer it in my area....just chatted with them the highest is 6 and I already get 12 uploads so mines best for now
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    Default Re: At&t fined $100 million for intentionally slowing internet speeds

    Dude. Their internet is the worst. Just say NO!

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    Default Re: At&t fined $100 million for intentionally slowing internet speeds

    I signed up for their U Verse and was SHOCKED at how shitty it was. How am I going to fiercely hoe at 1mbps upload?!
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    Default Re: At&t fined $100 million for intentionally slowing internet speeds

    [email protected] I have att internet and this sh*t is slow as hell sometimes and the connection is choppy....like dial up or some sh*t. I thought it was just cause my place of residence is older and maybe the connection had to do with that but I see now its just att is subpar going off my experience and what everyone else is saying.
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    Default Re: At&t fined $100 million for intentionally slowing internet speeds

    I'm not even surprised. I had their internet and didn't realize how slow it was until I got Comcast. The few incidents where my private show was relayed in pvt was when I had At&t. The only thing I liked about At&t was that their internet reached the whole house and I rarely had any problems with their service. Comcast on the other hand, I have a dead-zone and have had alot of issues with their service.

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    Default Re: At&t fined $100 million for intentionally slowing internet speeds

    In terms of the 'whole picture', the FCC is arguably still miles away from actually leveeing a fine against AT&T for 'throttling' upload / download speeds to high bandwidth wireless customers. The company has announced it will mount a major legal challenge ... from your link ...


    (snip)'With demand for mobile data exploding, wireless carriers have tightened access to their networks for heavy users as a way to manage traffic and boost revenue.

    In recent years, they've introduced tier-pricing for varying levels of data allotments, charging higher fees for those who go over monthly limits. And for the carriers that still offer "unlimited" data plans, cutting back on speeds after a certain amount of used data — a practice known as "throttling" — has become more common, though the practice typically comes with a consumer notice.

    The FCC's action follows a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission in October, charging AT&T for allegedly violating the FTC Act by failing to adequately disclose the throttling of unlimited data plans. The case is still ongoing.

    Shares of AT&T rose 0.32% Wednesday to $34.80.

    In a statement, AT&T said it "will vigorously dispute the FCC's assertions."

    "The FCC has specifically identified this practice as a legitimate and reasonable way to manage network resources for the benefit of all customers, and has known for years that all of the major carriers use it," AT&T said. "We have been fully transparent with our customers, providing notice in multiple ways and going well beyond the FCC's disclosure requirements."

    In a note posted on its website, dated July 29, 2011, AT&T told customers that smartphone customers with unlimited data plans "may experience reduced speeds once their usage in a billing cycle reaches the level that puts them among the top 5% of heaviest data users."

    The FCC official said the disclosure wasn't sufficient as it lacked details on when the slowdown kicks in and to what speeds it will be reduced.

    "It's important to understand that this is not an exercise in being clever," said Harold Feld, senior vice president of consumer advocacy group Public Knowledge. "The FCC imposes this because people increasingly depend on broadband. This is not a washer on a limited warranty. This is not a game."

    With the FCC's issuance of its "notice of apparent liability," AT&T has 30 days to respond. The FCC will review the response and issue its final resolution. AT&T then would be required to pay the fine.(snip)


    However this specific issue with AT&T wireless internet service eventually works out, it will also provide future direction on how the FCC, the service providers, and the customers, will wind up dealing with a growing demand for high bandwidth internet service, versus a finite existing amount of internet backbone bandwidth. The underlying argument AT&T is making is that, in an environment of maxxed out mobile internet bandwidth in certain places at certain times, it is necessary for them to 'throttle' upload / download speeds for high bandwidth usage wireless customers in order to preserve available high speed mobile internet bandwidth for other customers who have far lower monthly bandwidth usage levels.

    While the limits of wireless mobile bandwidth capacity are now being hit in certain cities at certain times, growing demand for internet bandwidth in all forms, combined with a lack of investment in new internet backbone capacity in the wake of the FCC's 'Open Internet' ruling, may soon lead to a similar 'demand exceeds available supply' situation affecting 'wired' internet access as well. And that will lead to similar questions regarding how a maxxed out available supply of internet backbone bandwidth should be 'rationed'. AT&T's recent method of 'rationing' has been to suspend 'unlimited bandwidth' internet service for new mobile customers, in favor of offering tiered pricing based on monthly bandwidth allotments. And the FCC is arguably on record as supporting the 'management' of internet resources for the benefit of ALL customers.

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    I decided not to pursue it and that $100 credit is everything. As far as my internet I'm using them temporarily for now but I haven't had any issues. I get up to 6 and I'm still making good money. They're also offering fiber in my area soon.




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