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Comcast fined $2.3 million for billing customers for things they didn’t order

13 Oct, 2016

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13 Oct, 2016

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Comcast fined $2.3 million for billing customers for things they didn’t order

Comcast will pay the fine, but has deflected responsibility. The company would do well to learn about the risks of deceitful business practices from the Wells Fargo scandal.

Comcast fined $2.3 million for billing customers for things they didn’t order

CWA: FCC proposal on business data will result in reduced broadband investment and loss of jobs

CWA: FCC proposal on business data will result in reduced broadband investment and loss of jobs

11 Oct, 2016

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CWA: FCC proposal on business data will result in reduced broadband investment and loss of jobs

"In essence, the Chairman's proposal requires unionized incumbent carriers to subsidize the input costs of low-wage, non-union competitive providers and wireless carriers," CWA President Chris Shelton said.

CWA: FCC proposal on business data will result in reduced broadband investment and loss of jobs

NJ Rate Counsel: Verizon’s fixes are “haphazard,” fail to “address the systemic problems”

NJ Rate Counsel: Verizon’s fixes are “haphazard,” fail to “address the systemic problems”

11 Oct, 2016

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NJ Rate Counsel: Verizon’s fixes are “haphazard,” fail to “address the systemic problems”

The Rate Counsel called on the NJ BPU to begin a “detailed and transparent” review process of Verizon’s plant maintenance in New Jersey.

NJ Rate Counsel: Verizon’s fixes are “haphazard,” fail to “address the systemic problems”

Rep. Pallone calls for legislation that empowers the FTC to protect consumer privacy

Rep. Pallone calls for legislation that empowers the FTC to protect consumer privacy

06 Oct, 2016

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Rep. Pallone calls for legislation that empowers the FTC to protect consumer privacy

As the telecommunications and technology sectors become increasingly intertwined, regulators in both sectors must act to protect customer data -- and congress should give them the tools to do so.

Rep. Pallone calls for legislation that empowers the FTC to protect consumer privacy

AT&T adds 11 metro areas to its fiber buildout plans

AT&T adds 11 metro areas to its fiber buildout plans

06 Oct, 2016

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AT&T adds 11 metro areas to its fiber buildout plans

AT&T has been expanding its fiber deployment across the country. In total, the company plans to bring gigabit service to 67 new metro areas.

AT&T adds 11 metro areas to its fiber buildout plans

FCC postpones set-top box vote, signaling possibility of future compromise

FCC postpones set-top box vote, signaling possibility of future compromise

03 Oct, 2016

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FCC postpones set-top box vote, signaling possibility of future compromise

One way to move forward with the FCC’s goals would be to release the Chairman’s current proposal for public comments, as Congressman Tony Cardenas has proposed.

FCC postpones set-top box vote, signaling possibility of future compromise