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Economic impact of Verizon strike continues, deepens

Economic impact of Verizon strike continues, deepens

23 May, 2016

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Economic impact of Verizon strike continues, deepens

Verizon?s second quarter revenue will fall by $343 million, according to Wells Fargo estimates. The bank?s estimate comes after Verizon reported new FiOS installations plummeted during the workers? strike.

Economic impact of Verizon strike continues, deepens

Hey, Philadelphia: do you have FiOS to your home?

Hey, Philadelphia: do you have FiOS to your home?

23 May, 2016

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Hey, Philadelphia: do you have FiOS to your home?

Verizon promised to build FiOS to every residence in Philadelphia by February 2016, but the company won?t tell the city how many homes and apartments still can?t get FiOS service. The city has reached out directly to residents with the plea: tell us if you can?t get FiOS.

Hey, Philadelphia: do you have FiOS to your home?

Verizon strike delays XO acquisition

Verizon strike delays XO acquisition

17 May, 2016

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Verizon strike delays XO acquisition

The Verizon workers? strike is delaying Verizon?s acquisition of XO Communications? fiber network, a $1.8 billion dollar deal announced in February. This is the most recent harm Verizon?s leadership has caused the company by refusing to negotiate and settle a fair contract.

Verizon strike delays XO acquisition

AT&T expands fiber service in eight cities

AT&T expands fiber service in eight cities

17 May, 2016

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AT&T expands fiber service in eight cities

AT&T is in the midst of a significant fiber expansion and plans to triple availability by the end of 2016.

AT&T expands fiber service in eight cities

Union leaders, Verizon CEO meet with US Labor Secretary Thomas Perez on the ongoing strike

Union leaders, Verizon CEO meet with US Labor Secretary Thomas Perez on the ongoing strike

16 May, 2016

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Union leaders, Verizon CEO meet with US Labor Secretary Thomas Perez on the ongoing strike

Secretary Perez met at the US Labor Department with Lowell McAdam, chairman and CEO of Verizon; Chris Shelton, president of CWA; and Lonnie Stephenson, president of IBEW. The parties agreed to return to the bargaining table on Tuesday to continue their discussion.

Union leaders, Verizon CEO meet with US Labor Secretary Thomas Perez on the ongoing strike

FCC, CA regulators approve Charter, Time Warner Cable merger with conditions

FCC, CA regulators approve Charter, Time Warner Cable merger with conditions

16 May, 2016

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FCC, CA regulators approve Charter, Time Warner Cable merger with conditions

The FCC and the CA PUC approved Charter?s $55 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable-Bright House with conditions, clearing the way for a "powerhouse? in the cable and broadband industry.

FCC, CA regulators approve Charter, Time Warner Cable merger with conditions