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CWA members ratify new contracts with AT&T Midwest and Legacy T

CWA members ratify new contracts with AT&T Midwest and Legacy T

08 Aug, 2019

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CWA members ratify new contracts with AT&T Midwest and Legacy T

The new agreements provide wage increases of 10.5 percent over the life of the contracts, cap health care costs, and preserve jobs.

CWA members ratify new contracts with AT&T Midwest and Legacy T

Arizona regulators order CenturyLink to clear backlog of line-location requests

Arizona regulators order CenturyLink to clear backlog of line-location requests

08 Aug, 2019

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Arizona regulators order CenturyLink to clear backlog of line-location requests

“An unacceptable delay in responding to these requests has created a serious backlog numbering in the thousands, which is causing construction delays and other issues,” said Commissioner Sandra D. Kennedy.

Arizona regulators order CenturyLink to clear backlog of line-location requests

FCC’s proposed Universal Service cap would undercut efforts to close digital divide

FCC’s proposed Universal Service cap would undercut efforts to close digital divide

05 Aug, 2019

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FCC’s proposed Universal Service cap would undercut efforts to close digital divide

USF programs include the Connect America Fund for rural communities, E-Rate, the Lifeline program for low-income households, and the Rural Health Care program.

FCC’s proposed Universal Service cap would undercut efforts to close digital divide

Bipartisan bill will study effects of broadband on the US economy

Bipartisan bill will study effects of broadband on the US economy

04 Aug, 2019

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Bipartisan bill will study effects of broadband on the US economy

“Widespread access to strong broadband internet will help bridge the divide for rural Americans to participate in the gains of the digital economy,” said Rep. Khanna.

Bipartisan bill will study effects of broadband on the US economy

Texas joins state attorneys general lawsuit seeking to block T-Mobile-Sprint merger

Texas joins state attorneys general lawsuit seeking to block T-Mobile-Sprint merger

02 Aug, 2019

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Texas joins state attorneys general lawsuit seeking to block T-Mobile-Sprint merger

“The news that Texas has joined the states’ lawsuit underscores that the T-Mobile-Sprint merger is and remains anti-competitive and harmful to consumers and workers,” said Debbie Goldman, CWA’s Research and Telecommunications Policy Director.

Texas joins state attorneys general lawsuit seeking to block T-Mobile-Sprint merger

Bipartisan group of senators urge FCC to improve accuracy of broadband maps

Bipartisan group of senators urge FCC to improve accuracy of broadband maps

29 Jul, 2019

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Bipartisan group of senators urge FCC to improve accuracy of broadband maps

“We believe that it is critical that any proposal offered by the Commission provide consumers, state, local and tribal government entities the opportunity to challenge erroneous coverage data,” the senators wrote.

Bipartisan group of senators urge FCC to improve accuracy of broadband maps