You probably wouldn't see fiber running into low income areas. I still think they would have to offer the same phone rates otherwise they would see even more people moving away from their services alltogether. Be nice to see some Wireless services available via Wi-MAX.
they dont want to move into low-income areas either, they are only upgrading the areas where they know people pay their bills, that is why they dont want franchise agreements, they would be forced to service they whole area, not pick and choose.