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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

FCC Broadband Report: 34 million Americans lack broadband access

FCC Broadband Report: 34 million Americans lack broadband access

05 Feb, 2016

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FCC Broadband Report: 34 million Americans lack broadband access

The report found that there continues to be a significant urban-rural digital divide. While only four percent of urban Americans lack access to broadband with 25/3 Mbps speeds, 39 percent of Americans living in rural areas lack broadband access. In rural Tribal Lands, the statistic is even worse: 68 percent of residents lack access.

FCC Broadband Report: 34 million Americans lack broadband access