AT&T Joins Verizon in ALEC Exodus
AT&T left the American Legislative Exchange Council, after Verizon's departure about two months earlier (see 1809180036). Right-wing activist David Horowitz drew controversy when he spoke in August at an ALEC event in New Orleans. “We have ended our membership with…
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ALEC and their convention speaker was a key factor in the decision,” said an AT&T spokesperson Thursday. ALEC "values partnerships with Communications companies and stakeholders across the business community," a spokesperson emailed. "Decisions made by businesses are unfortunately not always issue based, and are a product of highly charged political times. ALEC has and continues to work with the telecommunication and technology industries on deregulation, innovation, privacy and intellectual property policy." Charter Communications isn't an ALEC member, a spokesperson said. Other ALEC telecom members CenturyLink, Comcast and NCTA didn’t say if they will also leave.