The beauty of competition

In the vast majority of Google Fiber's current and potential markets, AT&T (U-Verse and DSL) is an incumbent wireline broadband provider.  In response to the actual and threat of entry by a well-financed, vertically-integrated foe, AT&T is fighting back.  In April of last year, the firm announced its plans to expand its U-Verse with GigaPower in 100 possible cities.  Included in the lists are the Google Fiber cities.  No surprise!  Who wins?  Certainly, the buyers of high-speed internet in those markets.
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