[Cowboy Bob]

As long as they don’t raise rates on normal people. If the shareholders are happy with giving away profits, then more power to them!

[rockinqsranch]

Last week received notification from AT & T of price hike. Now we know more of the why.

[Carl Vehse]

"As long as they don’t raise rates on normal people."

Well, Sherlock, you can be sure that the cost is not being paid from the stockholders' profits or the AT&T executive bonus pool.

That leaves the normal ratepayers or the normal taxpayers spreading their cheeks.

[The Antiyuppie]

“As long as they don’t raise rates on normal people. “

You must be dreaming.

[Jack Black]

As long as they don’t raise rates on normal people. If the shareholders are happy with giving away profits, then more power to them!

You are acting like we have some semblance of a free market, but we don't. To close a business deal AT&T had to agree to this blackmail by FedGov. And of course subscribes will pay for this. Who else can?

[stylin19a]

"expand its Lifeline program and add a $9.25 subsidy that could go toward broadband internet for low-income households. "

Part appears to be subsidized by you and me ?

[redangus]

The shareholders are not going to pay for this ATT paying customers will pay with higher rates. Just like my insurance cost skyrocketed to pay for “free” health insurance, I’m sure my ATT bill will now go up.