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With net neutrality rules official, lawsuits begin

By / August 20, 2019

Rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission in February regarding net neutrality were published in the Federal Register yesterday, opening the door for telecommunications companies to file lawsuits challenging them. The rules will go into effect on June 12. The Los Angeles Times reports that several trade groups representing major telecom companies such as Comcast, Time …

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Traditional landline phones may be disappearing in Ohio

By / June 1, 2022

The Columbus Dispatch reports that Governor Kasich’s proposed budget contains provisions that would allow Ohio to stop requiring landline phone service if the FCC permits it. Ohio currently requires that telecom companies provide basic landline services, but with the shift to internet-based phone protocols and mobile networks, landlines may eventually be phased out entirely. According to the …

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