Obviously not...or they wouldn't be doing it. They are getting lots of takers on Uverse and it is the only thing (outside mobility/wireless) keeping the company profitable.
Um, they recieved 1.3 billion dollars for 07 through 09 to maintain those copper lines.. If they can't manage it with that free money tossed at them on top of subscriber funds.. Then they need to sell off some of their areas..