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 »
80% of hospitals are unprepared for second phase of the electronic health record implementation
05.04.12
CIOs and health-care providers ask for more time to prepare for second stage of electronic health record program. 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 »
CWA Lauds FCC Decision To “Stop The Clock” On Verizon Wireless/Big Cable Proposal
05.02.12
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Communications Workers of America supports the decision by the Federal Communications Commission to "stop the clock" on its review of a proposed deal between Verizon Wireless and large cable operators, noting the action is an important step forward in assuring full disclosure of the potential impact on consumers and the prices they would pay. 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 »
FCC Announces Competition to Fuel Low-Income Broadband Adoption
04.30.12
The FCC's new initiative focuses on testing ways to increase adoption of high-speed internet among low-income Americans. 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 »
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 »
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