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CWA asks FCC to move expeditiously to approve AT&T-DIRECTV merger

CWA asks FCC to move expeditiously to approve AT&T-DIRECTV merger

19 Oct, 2014

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CWA asks FCC to move expeditiously to approve AT&T-DIRECTV merger

In reply comments filed yesterday at the FCC, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) urged the Commission to move forward expeditiously to approve the merger.

CWA asks FCC to move expeditiously to approve AT&T-DIRECTV merger

Mobile grows, but the Internet gap persists

Mobile grows, but the Internet gap persists

17 Oct, 2014

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Mobile grows, but the Internet gap persists

A new federal report shows growth in mobile Internet, but at the same time "... found that 28 percent of households still do not use broadband at home."

Mobile grows, but the Internet gap persists

Connecticut approves Frontier purchase of AT&T wireline operations in state

Connecticut approves Frontier purchase of AT&T wireline operations in state

17 Oct, 2014

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Connecticut approves Frontier purchase of AT&T wireline operations in state

This month, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority approved the Frontier Communications' $2 billion purchase of AT&T?s Connecticut wireline operations -- with conditions.

Connecticut approves Frontier purchase of AT&T wireline operations in state

New York City Council sides with labor against Cablevision

New York City Council sides with labor against Cablevision

17 Oct, 2014

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New York City Council sides with labor against Cablevision

Cablevision alternately threatened and bribed New York workers to vote against joining CWA. As a result, the New York City Council is asking the city to ?proceed with extreme caution? before awarding any contract to Cablevision.

New York City Council sides with labor against Cablevision

Federal agencies address cell phone tower work deaths

Federal agencies address cell phone tower work deaths

16 Oct, 2014

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Federal agencies address cell phone tower work deaths

"The cell tower industry might be small, with 10,000 to 15,000 workers, but it?s quickly proving to be one of the most dangerous,? said U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez.

Federal agencies address cell phone tower work deaths

Successful Arkansas and California broadband adoption projects

Successful Arkansas and California broadband adoption projects

15 Oct, 2014

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Successful Arkansas and California broadband adoption projects

A new report on the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) highlights successes in Arkansas and California.

Successful Arkansas and California broadband adoption projects