Tag Archives: FCC

Department of Justice Files Suit Against AT&T, T-Mobile Merger

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Back in May, we called the AT&T’s proposed $39 billion buyout of T-Mobile “the deal regulators love to hate,” and boy were we right about that one: On Wednesday, the Department of Justice filed suit in Washington DC’s federal court, claiming the potential merger violates antitrust law. READ MORE »

‘Cramming’ Profitable for Scammers, Major Phone Companies Alike

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Ever heard of cramming? It’s the act of adding various unauthorized fees onto a mobile phone bill for third-party services of dubious quality and/or necessity–and even if you haven’t heard of it, you might be paying for it. READ MORE »

LightSquared Strikes 4G Deal With Sprint

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The much-ballyhooed deal between Sprint Nextel and LightSquared, the upstart 4G network company, has finally come to fruition, the two companies announced Thursday. Both companies settled on a 15-year agreement that includes spectrum hosting and network services, 4G wholesale, and 3G roaming. READ MORE »