No, it is not. Why, sure! Go ahead and pay ATT. I mean, who cares, right? They will continue to find more customers like you who aren't willing to fight them for what's right... and they'll continue to stay in business.
AT&T is laying fiber in my Neighborhood this week. They will be offering their GigaPower Internet in April/May. I may combine by TV (Directv) and internet (Comcast) and go Uverse for a bundle price when that launches....