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AT&T Ending Data-Collection Program Trading Lower Rates for Targeted Advertising

AT&T said it's ending an internet data-collection program that allowed consumers to receive lower broadband rates in exchange for targeted advertising. "To simplify our offering for our customers, we plan to end the optional Internet Preferences advertising program related to…

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our fastest internet speed tiers," AT&T said in a statement Friday. "As a result, all customers on these tiers will receive the best rate we have available for their speed tier in their area. We’ll begin communicating this update to customers early next week.”