More importantly, As Google Fiber moves into Dallas, it will likely mean lower prices — even if customers stick with AT&T for high-speed broadband.
AT&T currently offers its fiberoptic GigaPower network in the Dallas area, but charges $90/month for the service. However, as we’ve seen in the markets where Google Fiber either competes with (or will soon compete with) AT&T, that price drops significantly to retain customers, is pretty amazing what competition do, isn't?
Business analysts have been reporting that the ONLY reason AT&T bid on Yahoo's business is because they don't want Verizon to have it. Ultimately, they feel Verizon will pay whatever it takes because they need it more, in that the benefits it brings them evidently are better than what AT&T could do with it. Interesting things unfolding. Anything to make things more affordable is good, since I'm likely getting laid off by AT&T since I'm legacy DTV. Woo hoo! Going to Google!
May be NOT, Both Verizon and AT&T are bidding for Yahoo's web assets and are primarily interested in Yahoo's advertising technology tools that leverage user data to deliver targeted ads. A part of the new rules could limit their ability to collect and use customer data to boost ad revenue.
"If things continue on the current trajectory, we’re looking at a world where Verizon or AT&T’s hands could be tied with respect to how they use data that is the heart of the Yahoo strategy," MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett said. He noted that "someone like Google or another edge provider would be free to use the data a lot more liberally."
The restrictions on collecting user information "makes the data less valuable for Verizon or AT&T," said Recon Analytics analyst Roger Entner.
Funny ... AT&T's Big Data plan is basically the same as Google's -- gather every bit of information about subscibers, including location, travel, time spent at certain areas, Internet behavior, etc.
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.
"Unfettered," really??
Google's plan is to capture every bit of data you produce and consume to build a profile of you, use it against you, and perhaps, steal your ideas from you... ain't technology wonderful?
So, subscribe, like, and do what do...
“Today’s ruling is a victory for consumers and innovators who deserve unfettered access to the entire web,” FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, who led the agency to a 3-2 Democratic-led vote to pass the rules, said in an e-mailed statement. “It ensures the internet remains a platform for unparalleled innovation, free expression and economic growth.” AT&T said the rule would discourage innovation" from a company that does not know how to innovate, this is Total win for Google and companies with track record in product development.
I wish Google would be in my town, I am sure you can tell who my provider is...