The newly “re-monopolized” media giant AT&T has decided, according to CNET’s new daily video news program Loaded (great supplement to Buzz Out Loud), to raise it’s DSL prices. They’re going to be raising the prices for their monthly Broadband DSL by $5/month.

Why you ask? Because of all the value you’re getting. A spokesman with AT&T is quoted saying, this price adjustment is being done in order to “better reflect the value of the broadband service and market conditions.” The price increase will only effect AT&T’s three lower-speed tiers of service. It will not only effect new customers, but all current subscribers as well.

AT&T has also said, “Even with this adjustment, our pricing still beats cable’s standard pricing across the majority of our markets,” AT&T spokesman Brad Mays said via CNET. “We’re confident that customers will see the value in the service and that we’ll continue to grow our customer base.”

I don’t know about you, but this will directly effect me as I have Bellsouth, I mean the new (more expensive) AT&T. I’m not exactly happy about this seeing as how the alternatives I have are very limited. I don’t have cable. I have satellite. No way would I get satellite broadband. This might just push me to upgrade to the premium service seeing as how the prices only effect the cheaper (now former cheaper) DLS plans.

Does this effect you? Speak up and let us know.

CNET’s News.com Article

Boom!