Critics Warn ‘Consumers Will Pay the Price’ for T-Mobile/Sprint Merger

By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Oct 16, 2019 Attorneys general from several states are taking legal measures to stop the merger. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Court: FCC Can Dump Net Neutrality, but States Can Set Own Rules

MARCY GORDON / The Associated Press Oct 1, 2019 The U.S. can allow internet providers to play favorites but has no legal authority to stop bans by California and others, ruling says. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

FCC to Hold Big 5G Auction, Spend $20 Billion for Rural Internet

DARLENE SUPERVILLE and TALI ARBEL / The Associated Press Apr 12, 2019 The U.S. is in a race to set up the faster and more powerful mobile networks, and it's a contest "America must win," President Trump says. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Congress Urged to Restore Net Neutrality in Wake of Firefighting Debacle

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Aug 29, 2018 First responders demand action after Verizon throttles data speeds for the fire department during a natural disaster in Santa Clara County, Calif. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Net Neutrality’ Officially Dead, but Battle Continues

MAE ANDERSON / The Associated Press Jun 11, 2018 The demise of Obama-era internet protections could affect consumers' ability to watch and use their favorite apps and services—though not right away. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Think ‘Net Neutrality’ Is Dead? Think Again.

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig May 31, 2018 A bill that revives guarantees is progressing in California, one of a number of states pushing against the 2017 federal rollback. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Senate Backs Effort to Restore ‘Net Neutrality’

KEVIN FREKING / The Associated Press May 16, 2018 Three Republicans join Democrats to push through a measure intended to revive Obama-era internet rules that ensured equal treatment for all web traffic. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Last-Ditch Battle for ‘Net Neutrality’

Ilana Novick / Truthdig May 11, 2018 Legislation that Democrats have created might pass the Senate, but it has little chance of clearing the House. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sprint Deal With T-Mobile May Hurt Consumers, Cost Jobs

STAN CHOE and TALI ARBEL / The Associated Press Apr 29, 2018 The merger announced Sunday will be reviewed by the Justice Department and the FCC. It could make cellphones more expensive and reduce the telecommunications workforce. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Congress and States Still Can Save the Open Internet

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jan 8, 2018 The Federal Communications Commission repealed net neutrality laws in December, but the fight for net neutrality is not over. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Next Steps in Fighting to Save Net Neutrality

Emma Niles / Truthdig Dec 13, 2017 As the Federal Communications Commission rolls back internet access protections, activists are already preparing to continue the battle. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Critics Warn of FCC ‘Death Sentence to Local Media’

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Oct 26, 2017 Free press advocates say rule changes are a "massive handout" to the right-wing Sinclair Broadcast Group that would have far-reaching, negative impacts nationwide. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )