The New York Times > Business > AT&T to Stop Competing in 7 States After Ruling on Fees

This journalist makes rightful use of the word 'subsidy.' It's bad public policy to foster contrived competition by forcing one provider, the network owner, to sell services to a competitor below cost. It makes no difference if that provider has nearly all the market share. The only real competition long-term is by providers with alternate networks or different technology.