Comment Re:They're trying to get it done quick. (Score 1) 406
at&t (remember its all lower case now, since the aquisition)=P, is not the only Internet provider. There are plenty of Tier1 providers that would be happy to take that business from at&t. Since the cable providers have their own fiber and cable infrastructure, all they need to do is get to a couple of providers at the MAE. So, I would not be too worried about residential services.
What I would be worried about, and I know I am, is the monopoly (once again) on business grade telecom services, like DSx and OCx type services. I know in Los Angeles I have seen a significant increase in local loop charges over the last 6-8 months. For instance, a DS3 I priced out 8 months ago at $1950/mo. is no coming in at around $5000/mo.; That's more than double!
