Why should they be forced to lease it at less than optimal rates to a competitor? They built the network. It's their capital. No, that is an unacceptable infringement of economic liberty and property rights.
No it's about protecting one returns. AT&T isn't s charity. They exist to make a profit. And the laws limit that, that negatively impacts return on the infrastructure investment. Until the details of that restriction is know, it's not possible to gauge whether the return meets minimum corporate thresholds. Is that the underlying motivation? I can't say, but it is a sound approach if that is indeed happening. Perhaps it's a political move and that is ok too. Just as Google and other sites can advocate for policies that is in their interest, so can the ISPs. If the net neutrality advocates backed a complete free market then this move by AT&T, regardless of motivation would not be happening. That is the harsh reality for net neutrality backers. Policies have consequences so don't complain if you get what them after you get what you want.
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Why should they be forced to lease it at less than optimal rates to a competitor? They built the network. It's their capital. No, that is an unacceptable infringement of economic liberty and property rights.
No it's about protecting one returns. AT&T isn't s charity. They exist to make a profit. And the laws limit that, that negatively impacts return on the infrastructure investment. Until the details of that restriction is know, it's not possible to gauge whether the return meets minimum corporate thresholds. Is that the underlying motivation? I can't say, but it is a sound approach if that is indeed happening. Perhaps it's a political move and that is ok too. Just as Google and other sites can advocate for policies that is in their interest, so can the ISPs. If the net neutrality advocates backed a complete free market then this move by AT&T, regardless of motivation would not be happening. That is the harsh reality for net neutrality backers. Policies have consequences so don't complain if you get what them after you get what you want.