Topic - Consumers Union

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Communications

US House Passes Telecom Bill

Net neutrality goes down to defeat as phone companies gain national pay-TV franchise.
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Communications, Finance

US Urged to Reserve Spectrum

U.S. Senate told AT&T should be banned from wireless spectrum auction to ensure room for new market entrants.
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Communications

Groups Plan AT&T Fight

Consumer organizations sense possible victory in a regulatory war over AT&T’s $67-billion purchase of BellSouth.
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Media, Communications

Senator Backs Phone TV Bill

Commerce Committee chairman plans bill to enable telcos to provide TV service.
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Media

Senate Passes Digital TV Law

Controversial budget-cutting legislation required Vice President Cheney to break a 50-50 deadlock.
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Media

Consumers Rip Digital TV Law

With the government set to raise $10 billion from spectrum auction, consumers are footing a $3.5-billion bill, says group.