Articles tagged with: Federal Communications Commission and Lawyer

Department of Justice Investigates US Telco's Market Power

The USA's Department of Justice is reported to have started an initial review to determine whether large U.S. telecom companies have abused the market power they've amassed in recent years. Citing people people familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal said it was not yet clear if the agency intends to launch an official inquiry.  more

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FCC Draft Auction Rules a win for Google, Hi-Tech Industry"

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The hi-tech industry, led by Google, scored a big victory over incumbent broadband providers this week as draft rules released by FCC Chairman Kevin Martin for a highly anticipated radio-spectrum auction have incorporated many of the hi-tech industry's demands. more

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AT&T TO Acquire BellSouth -Sources

NEW YORK (Dow Jones) AT&T Inc. is planning to acquire BellSouth Corp, people familiar with the situation say. A deal between the two could be announced as early as Monday.  more

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