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Media & Democracy 04.20.2017

Federal Communications Commission Votes Pushes Monopolist Agenda

Today, the Federal Communications Commission dealt a body blow to the public interest by votingvoted to entrench monopoly in broadcasting and business broadband, Common Cause said. The FCC majority eliminated price restraints on Business Data Services (BDS), allowing incumbent carriers to charge exorbitant rates on small businesses across the country. In a separate proceeding, the same majority voted to reinstate a legal loophole that broadcasters exploit to monopolize ever more of the airwaves.

Media & Democracy 03.31.2016

Common Cause Hails FCC Action Extending Lifeline Program to Broadband

With today’s vote modernizing the Lifeline program to cover wired or wireless broadband service, the FCC has helped clear a path to the digital age for millions of low-income Americans.

Media & Democracy 02.26.2015

A Great Day for the Internet – and for Democracy

The FCC has delivered a powerful one-two punch for Internet users and for the kind of open, robust debate that is vital to a successful democracy. Thanks to today’s action on net neutrality, candidates of every party and advocates of every cause can be assured of equal access to our electronic town square. And because the commission has moved to protect the development of community-owned broadband networks, commercial Internet service providers have a powerful new incentive to offer fast, reliable service at a reasonable cost.

Media & Democracy 02.4.2015

FCC Proposal Would Protect, Strengthen Internet

Common Cause today cheered the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) plan to craft Open Internet (“net neutrality”) rules that will ensure the free flow of ideas and information online.

Media & Democracy 02.2.2015

FCC Sending Encouraging Signs on Community Broadband

Growing signs that the Federal Communications Commission is poised to put its muscle behind the development of community-owned and operated broadband networks are uncommonly good news for Internet users, Common Cause said today.

Media & Democracy 01.16.2015

Common Cause Welcomes Sprint's Embrace of Open Internet

Thanks to Sprint for sprinting ahead on the Open Internet, acknowledging what we have long known: strong net neutrality is good for consumers, competition, innovation and free expression online. Sprint’s competitors could learn a thing a thing or two from its corporate leadership. This is more evidence that it is time for the FCC to act on Title II reclassification.

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