Mounting public pressure has moved Verizon to change their mind about throttling speeds for their unlimited data plan mobile customers. There has been quite a bit of press related to poor customer satisfaction and even public letters between Verizon and the FCC regarding the data throttling announcement.
There are several ways to build out a fiber broadband infrastructure to homes and businesses. The traditional methods are to use existing utility poles or to trench new fiber conduit along rights of ways. However, other technologies are available to use other existing infrastructure.
AT&T does not appear to be delivering on their promised 300mbps speeds to Austin Texas residents.