ATT Agree's on Net Neutrality

Important items in the merger proposed by ATT Bell South is the idea that Net Neutrality will be maintained, a repatriation of jobs, along with service to low income and advanced video programming.
The merger states, "ATT BellSouth also commits that it will maintain a neutral network and neutral routing in its wire line broadband Internet access service". The agreement states they will not sell or provide special treatment for Internet content, applications, or to service providers, including those affiliated with ATT BellSouth.
This leaves the Internet Backbone free to exchange Internet packets.
ATT BellSouth is committed to "Repatriation of Jobs" to the United States. The company proposes providing high quality employment opportunities in the US by December 31, 2008. At least 200 of the jobs will be in New Orleans.
Also in the merger ATT BellSouth commitment to a Wireline Buildout Area to service 30 percent to rural areas or low income living units whose annual income is less than 35,000. On the high tech side of the merger ATT has in mind "advanced video programing services" to Uverse, IP platform, and Homezone which will integrate satellite and broadband services. The Company want to continue upgrading fiber optics to eventually reach 1.5 million consumers by next year.
Read the PDF Document

http://www.fcc.gov/ATT_FINALMergerCommitments12-28.pdf

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