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Protect New Hampshire's Phone and Internet Service
"It will stunt the growth of New Hampshire."
That's what New Hampshire Sen. Robert Letourneau of Derry told the Union Leader about Verizon's planned sale of its lines in northern New England to tiny Fairpoint Communications.
Letourneau has plenty of reasons to be concerned.
FairPoint is a small, debt-ridden company based in North Carolina. It has the highest consumer complaint rate of any phone company in the region, and it offers relatively slow Internet access at higher prices. Unlike Verizon, FairPoint won't be able to maintain telephone service quality or expand Internet access to underserved parts of the state.
That's bad news for New Hampshire. In the 21st century, high speed Internet is essential for economic growth. If the Verizon-FairPoint deal is approved, New Hampshire will be parked on the shoulder of the information highway.
Verizon's plan got a big boost last week when Maine regulators approved the sale despite strong opposition. But before it is finalized, New Hampshire must weigh in too--so we still have a chance to protect our future.
Tell your legislators to speak out against this bad deal for New Hampshire. We've provided a sample letter below, but your own words will be much more powerful.
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