Broadband, Telephone Service Providers Pledge to Keep Consumers Connected During the Pandemic
Communications are fundamental in times of crises.
Federal Communications Commission
USTelecom, ITTA to FCC: Reconsider Privacy Rules
The Commission invoked Section 222 of the Communications Act in establishing a framework that requires, among other things, customers’ consent before certain sensitive information can be shared, such as web browsing history, financial data and social security numbers.
iPhone-Related ‘Throttling’ Lawsuit Against AT&T Gets Quashed
The Federal Trade Commission contended in a 2014 complaint that AT&T Mobility failed to adequately reveal to customers that they would suffer a reduction in data speeds if they used a certain amount of data in a billing cycle.
AT&T to Refund Small Businesses, Consumers in Nearly $7 Million ‘Cramming’ Settlement
While AT&T received fees from the scammers for the third-party charges, the companies billing customers never actually provided any directory assistance service to them, the FCC said.
Democrats, Hillary Clinton Promise to Defend FCC’s Net Neutrality
Clinton’s Initiative on Technology & Innovation expresses support for the internet regulations, with the presidential candidate promising to “defend these rules in court and continue to enforce them.”
CenturyLink, FairPoint Unite in Special-Access Coalition
Last month, AT&T joined the five coalition members in requesting that the FCC strike “irretrievably flawed” data underlying the agency’s proposal to reform the market for business data services.
AT&T, CenturyLink: Special-Access Proposal Data Is ‘Irretrievably Flawed’
The phone carriers said the market for Ethernet cable services is significantly more competitive than was indicated by data upon which the Federal Communications Commission relied in proposing reforms to the market for business data services.
Judges Affirm FCC Internet Rules, But Supreme Court May Have Last Word
The review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit marked the third time in seven years that the court had examined FCC rules aimed at preserving open access to the Internet.
Windstream Fights Proposed XO-Verizon Merger, Wants Conditions
Windstream raised concerns that the deal could harm competition in the market for business-data services.
Charter Poised to Close TWC, Bright House Acquisitions
Stamford, Connecticut-based Charter said it anticipates closing the transactions very soon.
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Policy change to give @LumenCPP #channelpartners higher payouts on sales. dlvr.it/RmH0bb
November 23 2020 @ 19:23:02 UTC
John Muscarella of @coxbusiness with tips on jazzing up the typical #webinar with a roundtable approach. dlvr.it/RmGmlh
November 23 2020 @ 18:03:02 UTC
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November 23 2020 @ 16:15:01 UTC
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