AT&T Slams Google Over Open-Access Wireless

Robert writes with a CBROnline article on AT&T's objection to opening up a nationwide wireless spectrum. Their statement is made on the grounds that it will aid Google in their bid to get bargain-basement broadband prices. Google is just one company asking for open-access requirements on wireless signals; Skype, DirecTV, and EchoStar are others. From the article: "Yesterday, AT&T weighed in. In a letter to the FCC, AT&T said Google's "eleventh hour request" was self-serving because it would encumber licenses in the forthcoming auction 'with a laundry list of intrusive 'open access' requirements that would, perhaps, entice Google to participate in the auction. By its own admission, Google's request is intended to diminish the value of those licenses, thus preventing wireless service providers such as AT&T from bidding on them and clearing the path for Google to obtain them at below-market rates.' AT&T also said an open-access network would deprive taxpayers of billions of dollars, and inhibit the growth of wireless broadband in the country."

Comments

Yeah right

[cromar]

AT&T also said an open-access network would deprive taxpayers of billions of dollars, and inhibit the growth of wireless broadband in the country.

Isn't it good to know AT&T is looking out for us?

Re:Yeah right

[Pointless-'IZ'-Us]

Yeah. Stupid AT&T. Thank god Google is looking out for us.

Yeah Sure

[Soporific]

Google sucks because AT&T smells like roses and shits rainbow sherbet.

Showdown

[Duncan3]

Evil monopolistic empire vs. evil all knowing empire. This is gonna be entertaining!

We lose either way of course. Capitalism rocks.

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Summation

[BooRolla]

Dear Congress,

Please do not allow others to compete in communications. We are a monopoly and like it.

Sincerely,
AT&T

Re:Google is like anal sex without lube

[langelgjm]

If they do it slow enough, you won't notice as much.

Clearly, no one's ever pounded YOU in the ass.

The FCC should understand

[dattaway]

since the head of the FCC is a former AT&T lobbying professional, I'm sure they will be able to see the evil in Google's willingness to compete and provide better services. Poor AT&T keeps facing new competitors every year. Its a tough playing field when other people keep bringing out new and better services. The FCC needs to put an end to Google's ideas and bring us back to the old telephone and online pricing models.

Re:Google is like anal sex without lube

[computational super]

Well, if you accept his premise, then you really don't know, do you?

Re:So much iron in that statement, it's starting t

[computational super]

what innovation have we seen from ATT lately?

Oh, I think their argument against Google was fairly innovative - oh, sorry, you meant technological innovation.

Oh, Google, how could you?

[Control Group]

Yesterday, AT&T weighed in. In a letter to the FCC, AT&T said Google's "eleventh hour request" was self-serving because [bleat, bleat, bleat]

Google, you scamps.

Say it ain't so! I'm ashamed of you. Do no evil, indeed. How can you not follow the example of fine, upstanding, generous, social-minded, humble, helpful, concerned, responsible, AT&T?

AT&T - now there's who you should take your cue from. They've never had anything other than the general welfare and the good of the little guy in their warm, altruistic hearts. I can't believe the FCC would even deign to hear the recommendations of anyone else, since AT&T has proven time and time again that all they want - all they've ever wanted - is what's best for everyone, even at great peril to their bottom line.

Re:Google is like anal sex without lube

[thegnu]

1. Why...Google...bad guy?
He's making an anal sex joke.
2. Why...comment modded up?
He's making an anal sex joke.