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CWA applauds FCC for further investigation of Verizon-TracFone deal and its impact on Lifeline customers

New information requests filed this week for both companies will allow the FCC to better evaluate whether the deal will serve the public interest.

CWA launches state broadband oversight initiatives

The goal is to ensure public safety and network resilience while protecting consumers and closing the digital divide. CWA's efforts complement the Biden administration's American Jobs Plan, which includes $100 billion for expanding broadband coverage and creating good jobs in the industry.

High-speed Internet is infrastructure

"We need to start seeing infrastructure through its effect on the lives of working people in America. What is the foundation today that they need to carve out their place in the middle class? ... That's what infrastructure means in the 21st Century,” said President Joe Biden. “It still depends on roads and bridges, ports and airports, rail and mass transit. But it also depends on having reliable high-speed internet in every home. Because today's high-speed internet is infrastructure.”

California regulators approve the anti-competitive T-Mobile-Sprint merger with conditions

“Regulators’ responsibility does not end with this approval. They must hold the new T-Mobile accountable for the promises that they have made to workers and consumers,” said CWA.

Frontier Communications declares bankruptcy

“The announcement that Frontier Communications has filed for bankruptcy, while not surprising, is disappointing,” said CWA.

In response to COVID-19 and increased unemployment, FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel calls for Lifeline update, expansion

“As the coronavirus places new strains on our economy and households across the country, we need to make sure that no one is left behind when it comes to communications,” said Commissioner Rosenworcel.

Puerto Rico 9-1-1 bill protects funds for emergency calls, restores collective bargaining rights

“This law will restore collective bargaining rights and wages, while making sure that 9-1-1 funds will be used exclusively to handle emergency calls, in accordance with federal law and regulations," said Aramis Cruz-Domínguez, CWA Local 3010 President.

CWA, TURN urge California regulators to require companies provide 72 hours of emergency backup power for essential communications

Union representing more than 58,000 California workers calls for greater transparency around critical facilities, encourages CPUC to release study on network infrastructure and service quality.

Premature T-Mobile merger closing is an end run around the California regulators

CWA calls for additional conditions on the merger.

CWA reaches tentative agreements with AT&T West, Altice

The tentative agreement provides for pay raises, affordable healthcare, and increased pension benefits. It also maintains existing job offer guarantee provisions in the event of layoffs.

FCC fines wireless carriers for selling customer location data

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"The FCC kept consumers in the dark for nearly two years after we learned that wireless carriers were selling our location information to shady middlemen,” said FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.

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