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AT&T Ends 5G Internet in NY Amid Affordable Plan Demands

1/20/2025

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AT&T has pulled the plug on its 5G home internet service in New York, responding to the Affordable Broadband Act that demands affordable plans for low-income families. Starting January 15, internet providers must offer options at just $15 and $20 monthly. Meanwhile, SpaceX is vying for an exemption, asserting it serves fewer than 20,000 households in the state.

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AT&T has pulled the plug on its 5G home internet service in New York, responding to the Affordable Broadband Act that demands affordable plans for low-income families. Starting January 15, internet providers must offer options at just $15 and $20 monthly. Meanwhile, SpaceX is vying for an exemption, asserting it serves fewer than 20,000 households in the state.