I read the article about AT&T being required to offer their Lite DSL plan for $10, but didnt give it much thought until an AT&T telemarketer called from Canada selling DSL.
Never mind Im on the dont-call-list, or that I already have DSL.
I asked the salesman of this was about the $10 deal, and after a short pause he volunteered "if you qualify."
"I have a phone" I said, trying to not be too obvious.
...at least that's what the articles I've read say you have to have (since they dont yet offer "Naked DSL" which is DSL-only service with no phone).
"Oh, that's just for low-income families" he said.
He was wrong, and I let him know I knew that.
He ended the call.
If you go to the AT&T Web site, a page describing DSL options doesn't mention it, but clicking a link for "Term contract plans" reveals it. It's also presented to customers who go into the application process.
If you're currently a dial-up user, or want to drop expensive cable modem, Id consider ordering this service just to spite them. The court apparently said they have to lock in the price for 2 1/2 years, and anyone in the AT&T "footprint" is eligible (this does include Tulsa).
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070618-att-launches-10-dsl-it-hopes-no-one-signs-up-for.htmlhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19305115/