Consumer Federation to FCC: halt the merger
05.16.12
The Consumer Federation of America warned the FCC that Comcast's behavior taints the Verizon/cable deal. Read More »
Broadband Data Archives
Data traffic rising along with tablet use
05.15.12
Tablet use is driving data volume way up, and carriers need to expand capacity. Read More »
Broadband adoption gap narrows, but many are still left without access
05.03.12
A report by the National Urban League highlights the narrowing broadband adoption gap, but notes there is still much progress to be made. Read More »
New report touts broadband as the backbone of business and economic recovery
05.03.12
Report by Connected Nation highlights the key role broadband plays in business growth, and the country's continued economic recovery. Read More »
FCC backs rural Internet connectivity with $300 million fund
04.27.12
The FCC announces launch of the Connect America Fund, aimed at connecting every American to high-speed Internet. Read More »
Apple, Google, and other high-tech companies face antitrust suit over employment collusion
04.20.12
CWA calls on the FCC to stop the 180 day clock in its review of the Verizon Wireless/cable transaction because parties are failing to provide data necessary for proper review. Big Cable and Verizon have also struck a behind-closed-doors anti-competition deal that would raise prices, hurt consumers, and kill jobs. Read More »
Sorry Verizon, cable deal does endanger competition
04.17.12
The Verizon cable deal weakens FiOS and DSL as competition for cable, says the American Antitrust Institute. Read More »
Verizon move threatens growth of home fiber
04.11.12
Home fiber connections increased by 13 percent last year, but Verizon wants to stop building out FiOS, stopping the growth of fiber high-speed connections. Read More »
The FCC wants you to help test broadband
02.17.12
The FCC is looking for volunteers to help with its 2012 Measuring Broadband America program. Read More »
A Green Button issue
02.07.12
The White House hopes consumers will embrace Green Button technology to reduce energy consumption. Read More »
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