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FCC moves to open up the set-top box market

FCC moves to open up the set-top box market

22 Feb, 2016

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FCC moves to open up the set-top box market

The FCC has initiated a rulemaking designed to give consumers alternatives to the cable and satellite companies? set-top box. That?s a good thing. But the devil is in the details, and the debate is shaping up to be a battle between corporate titans.

FCC moves to open up the set-top box market

CWA voices support for Lifeline modernization

CWA voices support for Lifeline modernization

19 Feb, 2016

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CWA voices support for Lifeline modernization

?The FCC has a responsibility to help low-income households overcome the economic barriers to modern telecommunications services to promote the full social and economic participation of all Americans,? President Shelton wrote in the letter.

CWA voices support for Lifeline modernization

New York?s ?pay phone? of the future is here

New York?s ?pay phone? of the future is here

19 Feb, 2016

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New York?s ?pay phone? of the future is here

Links allow users to make domestic calls, connect to gigabit wireless Internet service, view city maps, and contact emergency services.

New York?s ?pay phone? of the future is here

80 House members: update Lifeline for broadband!

80 House members: update Lifeline for broadband!

12 Feb, 2016

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80 House members: update Lifeline for broadband!

?In order to fulfill its purpose of meeting the changing needs of low-income Americans, the FCC should update the program to reflect the increasing importance of the Internet,? the letter says.

80 House members: update Lifeline for broadband!

NY Department of Public Service, NYC, CWA wary of Altice-Cablevision deal

NY Department of Public Service, NYC, CWA wary of Altice-Cablevision deal

10 Feb, 2016

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NY Department of Public Service, NYC, CWA wary of Altice-Cablevision deal

?Without the proper demonstration that the debt associated with the deal will not interfere with the reinvestment of synergy savings in their New York operations,? the NY DPS comments read, ?the proposed transaction must be rejected."

NY Department of Public Service, NYC, CWA wary of Altice-Cablevision deal

CWA, civil rights coalition urge FCC to continue prison phone reform

CWA, civil rights coalition urge FCC to continue prison phone reform

10 Feb, 2016

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CWA, civil rights coalition urge FCC to continue prison phone reform

The FCC must continue reforming inmate calling services to ensure rates are just, reasonable, and fair.

CWA, civil rights coalition urge FCC to continue prison phone reform