Signs that Verizon/cable deal is in trouble
05.17.12
Opposition to the Verizon/cable deal keeps mounting, as three official letters in the past three days have raised serious objections. Read More »
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NY State mayors tell FCC of concern with Verizon/cable deal
05.17.12
Nine New York big-city mayors told the FCC that the pending Verizon/cable deal would have a negative effect on their communities. Read More »
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 »
CWA tells FCC Verizon deal undermines competition
05.10.12
CWA told the FCC that the Verizon/cable deal would "give them [Verizon] the market power to dominate video, broadband, voice and wireless service.” Read More »
Franken: Comcast violating terms of merger
05.09.12
Senator Al Franken wrote to the FCC and the DOJ about Comcast's violation of its merger conditions, and the FCC's slow response. 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 and Justice Department question ‘most-favored-nation’ provision in Verizon/Spectrum deal
05.01.12
Feds question MFN provisions as a potential violation of antitrust laws. Read More »
CWA supports Reps. Waxman & Eshoo’s call for hearings on Verizon/Cable Spectrum deal
04.27.12
Citing questions of competition, Democrats ask Energy and Commerce Committee Chair for hearings on proposed deal. Read More »
Industry groups join CWA call for FCC to stop the clock in Verizon/cable review
04.26.12
Citing technical difficulties, Free Press, Public Knowledge, and industry groups ask regulators to extend time on review of the Verizon's/Big Cable deal Read More »
New study shows Apple can make the iPhone at home
04.26.12
Q2 Apple reports are strong, and new research reveals US based production would still make Apple hugely profitable Read More »
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