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Groups Petition FCC to Classify Interconnected VoIP as Title II Services

A coalition petitioned the FCC for declaratory ruling Wednesday asking the agency to classify interconnected VoIP as Communications Act Title II services, per a filing. Public Knowledge, the Communications Workers

Many Seek to Shape NTIA Infrastructure Rules

State and local governments sought close coordination as billions of broadband dollars come from the federal infrastructure law, in comments we received. Comments are due Friday on NTIA’s request for

FCC Greenlights Frontier’s Chapter 11 Restructuring

Frontier Communications has secured approval from the FCC for its Chapter 11 restructuring plan, enabling the provider to proceed with its plans to accelerate fiber deployments across its footprint. Frontier

Consumers Demand Court Rein in Phone Companies

Friday, December 8th, San Francisco–Protections for rural phone customers would be reinstated under a court challenge to the FCC’s recent decision that made it easier for phone companies to discontinue

Consumer Advocates Seek Stronger Protections, ask FCC to Reconsider Tech Transitions Order

Oct. 11, 2016, Washington, D.C. — The National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (“NASUCA”) today filed a Petition for Reconsideration asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reconsider certain

FCC Urged to Reject Industry Proposal to Erode Consumer Protections

A nationwide coalition of advocates is demanding that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reject an industry proposal that would erode consumer protections while increasing monthly charges that go to phone

Could The California PUC Spoil The AT&T/T-Mobile Union?

A five-person panel in California could be the wrench in the works of AT&T’s bid for T-Mobile. SAN FRANCISCO—A five-person panel in California could be the wrench in the works

Time to Get Serious About Fake Fees on Phone Bills

Watch out for sharks waiting to take a bite out of your phone bill This column hereby adopts the firm position that companies shouldn’t charge customers for services they never

Ex-FCC Official Behind California’s Scrutiny of AT&T/T-Mobile

TURN welcomes new CPUC Commissioner’s new perspective SAN FRANCISCO—Catherine Sandoval has upended AT&T’s hopes of smooth sailing in California over its bid for T-Mobile. Sandoval, a former official with the

CPUC Strengthens Consumer Protections on Telephone Bills

CPUC Strengthens Consumer Protections Against Cramming and Fraud on Telephone Bills For Immediate Release From The Utility Reform Network California strengthened “cramming” in order to provide stronger protections for consumers

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