AT&T CEO Attacks Network Neutrality 358
Verteiron writes "The former CEO of AT&T, Ed Whitacre, had some interesting remarks to make about Net Neutrality during his parting speech. Choice quotes include his plans for getting anti-neutrality legislation through: "Will Congress let us do it?" Whitacre asks his colleagues. "You bet they will — cuz we don't call it cashin' in. We call it 'deregulation.' "
More information on AT&T's attitude problem and a video of the speech are available. There's no sign that his replacement is any better."
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Attacking the network (Score:5, Funny)
Welcome to the future. (Score:5, Funny)
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Re:Attacking the network (Score:5, Funny)
What's all the fuss? (Score:5, Funny)
I mean look at how well "deregulation" worked in the airline industry? More people can fly, flights are cheaper, to more destinations... crammed into tiny airplanes with more people... lousier food... more delays... bad customer service... bankruptcies... never mind.
Re:We need an appropriate response (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Attacking the network (Score:4, Funny)
Speaking of attacking and given AT&T's logo:
That's no moon, it's a space station!
Constitutional response? (Score:1, Funny)
Your comentators all give the reason for this as a means of defending yourselves against government tyranny. So, when are you going to start using them and justify the clause? Or do we have to come over and do it for you?
I'd like to see the video (Score:3, Funny)
Broken Home (Score:3, Funny)
That's why... (Score:3, Funny)
Why is it getting warm in here?
Re:Mod parent Insightful, not Funny (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Mod parent Insightful, not Funny (Score:2, Funny)
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Re:What's all the fuss? (Score:3, Funny)