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FCC Won't Impose More Rules To Prevent TV Channel-Cable Provider Disputes From Resulting In Channel 'Blackouts'
Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 2:51pm | 423Read More...The U.S. Federal Communications Commission issued an update on Thursday, in which it commented on the ongoing dispute between DISH Network Corp (NASDAQ: DISH) and Tribune Media Co (NYSE: TRCO). Dish Network initiated a lawsuit against Tribune Broadcasting, in which it accused Tribune of...
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Netflix Asks FCC To Block AT&T/DirecTV Merger
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - 2:06pm | 435Read More...According to new regulatory documents, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) has made a plea to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to block the proposed $48 billion merger between AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV). The pending merger would join the second-largest wireless...
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FCC Policies Challenged By Companies And Lawmakers
Friday, February 20, 2015 - 11:22am | 339Read More...The Federal Communications Commission was back under the microscope this week as the agency fended off more criticism about its decision making process in the wake of its proposed net neutrality rules. Already dealing with an investigation as to whether or not the White House influenced...
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Net Neutrality: Which Side Are You On?
Monday, February 9, 2015 - 2:26pm | 612Read More...Last week, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler revealed his proposal for the strongest ever internet protections which will classify the service as a utility under U.S. law. Wheeler’s decision was largely based on widespread support for the concept of net-neutrality;...
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Sprint Nextel Urges Block of AT&T Bid To Buy T-Mobile USA (S, T)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 12:00pm | 176Read More...Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) urged regulators to block AT&T's (NYSE: T) bid to buy Deutsche Telekom AG's T-Mobile USA. According to Reuters, Sprint Nextel said the merger would harm consumers. Sprint is the number three U.S. mobile carrier and has faced tough competition from AT&T and Verizon...
