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Nearly a third of low-income broadband users could not afford home broadband service, Pew finds

Nearly a third of low-income broadband users could not afford home broadband service, Pew finds

15 Jun, 2021

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Nearly a third of low-income broadband users could not afford home broadband service, Pew finds

Pew’s survey highlights the importance of government programs intended to help low-income households access essential telecommunication services.

Nearly a third of low-income broadband users could not afford home broadband service, Pew finds

FTC, state AGs sue Frontier for overbilling, misrepresenting Internet speeds

FTC, state AGs sue Frontier for overbilling, misrepresenting Internet speeds

01 Jun, 2021

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FTC, state AGs sue Frontier for overbilling, misrepresenting Internet speeds

The lawsuit alleges that Frontier Communications failed to deliver on advertised DSL Internet speeds and for engaging in unfair billing practices by charging for more expensive Internet service than provided.

FTC, state AGs sue Frontier for overbilling, misrepresenting Internet speeds

FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program enrolls over one million households in its first week

FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program enrolls over one million households in its first week

01 Jun, 2021

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FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program enrolls over one million households in its first week

Over 900 providers are participating in the program and enrollments include households in all 50 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program enrolls over one million households in its first week

Verizon continues attempts to avoid accountability for TracFone deal

Verizon continues attempts to avoid accountability for TracFone deal

26 May, 2021

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Verizon continues attempts to avoid accountability for TracFone deal

Just a few days after Verizon and TracFone submitted more than 21,000 pages of documents in response to concerns raised about the transaction, the companies asked the FCC to "move expeditiously to approve" the merger.

Verizon continues attempts to avoid accountability for TracFone deal

CWA calls for scrutiny of AT&T's Warner Media/Discovery deal

CWA calls for scrutiny of AT&T's Warner Media/Discovery deal

20 May, 2021

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CWA calls for scrutiny of AT&T's Warner Media/Discovery deal

“For too long, regulators have had tunnel vision when it comes to anti-trust review,” said CWA President Chris Shelton. “The Biden Administration and the Department of Justice should take a serious look at the impact of this transaction on jobs and wages.”

CWA calls for scrutiny of AT&T's Warner Media/Discovery deal

New FCC program helps hHouseholds afford broadband service

New FCC program helps hHouseholds afford broadband service

17 May, 2021

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New FCC program helps hHouseholds afford broadband service

The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.

New FCC program helps hHouseholds afford broadband service