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Telecom news, including scams and ripoffs, lawsuits and product info
Millions of deaths could result over the long term.
But agency proclaims U.S. broadband competition is healthy.
Company forced to open network to all devices.
FTC trying to rein in massive 'cramming' operations.
Company pledges to police Internet advertising more closely.
Study finds cell-carrying students take more chances.
Cable company pays thugs to keep public out of public hearing.
Equipment cabinets a threat to life and property, real estate brokers claim.
Bill would bar ISPs from blocking or delaying content.
New bill prohibits removal from registry.
Wireless services available to 99% of Americans, agency claims.
But agency warns carriers its plans could change.
Leaked memo reveals testing of new price scheme in Texas town.
Abuse-reporting to be made easier; age verification tools studied.
Localities looking at 'cyber-harassment' laws.
FCC instructed to retain e-mail records for use by investigators.
Decision could shape future of net neutrality legislation.
Earthlink subsidiary will refund hidden charges.
Distracted drivers slower to react.
Comcast protects its customers, Wikipedia surrenders.
Company claims new charges will 'defray costs.'
FTC settles with company that sold consumer calling records.
Consumers should treat phones like credit cards.
Tech giant will 'put our money where our principles are,' CEO says.
The 'walled garden' will be no more.
Music disappears, iPod transfers fail.
Lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing and misleading of customers.
Stepped-up regulation comes as telecoms turn up the heat on cable.
Land-grab attitude permeates Washington as elections loom.
Last of four major carriers to adopt customer-friendly policies.
Video games deliver new levels of realism and sadism.
Web search "tinkering" raises net neutrality concerns.
Telecoms win; landlords, cable companies lose.
Customers will be able to use their phones with other carriers.
San Diego couple didn't grab their dish as they evacuated.
Settlement with New York applies to wireless broadband customers nationwide.
Agency backtracks, says consumers won't need to reregister.
But read the fine print and be sure you know what you're buying.
Company accused of billing customers without their consent.
Another chink in the Early Termination Fee armor.
Company adds 'freedom of expression' language.
Other states, companies may adopt California pact.
Convicted offenders illegally created profiles on social networking site.
Letters sent to telecoms wanting information on wiretapping program.
Congress, FCC mulling new rules that would limit early termination fees.
Company extended contracts without permission, state charges.
Telecom reverses course, blames "incorrect interpretation" of its policies.
More research needed to measure long-term effects, however.
Telecom giant opposes "open access" conditions supported by Google.
Rising tide of consumer discontent rocks industry's boat.
Former FCC chair says merger would spark competition.
Offers $100 credit to early adopters.
Report finds court-imposed remedies inadequate.
Parents can limit minutes, block calls to objectionable numbers.
Consumers looking for rebate get a debit card instead.
How to get out of your cell phone contract without paying a termination fee.
Customers complain bandwidth limits are secret.
Latest in a series of laptop fires blamed on lithium-ion batteries.
Finds cell phone contracts that deny consumers the right to sue "unconscionable".
Suit alleges deceptive auction practices.
Study finds 10% of all Internet surfers suffer from addiction.
Careless consumers make identity theft easy, study finds.
Google had pressed for an "open" system that gave consumers maximum choice; AT&T; objected.
"Realy cool" screensaver is really a dangerous rootkit.
Information calls don't have to be expensive.
Company advertises "rebate" but sends "reward card."
Hackers can take control of the phone and get access to personal information.
Google wants "open" system that encourages innovation, competition.
Lobbyists fudging the numbers, some activists claim.
Second-largest standalone Internet telephone provider abruptly closes its doors.
Internet radio faces huge royalty rate hike.
Subscribers pay high price for phone, then face stiff termination fees.
AT&T;, Embarq earlier agreed to similar terms.
AOL also agrees to straighten out its billing practices for add-on accounts.
Reports from Asia indicate cheaper iPhone may be in the works.
Sprint cuts off service to customers who call customer service too often.
More than half were on probation and can be hit with tougher penalties.
Some customers encounter activation problems.
Expensive, unproven gadget relies on sleek styling, fervent fans.
Company advertises "nationwide" phone package for $29.99 when the monthly cost is really $39.99.
Local telephone company agrees to crack down on crammers.
Microsoft agrees to make changes in "instant search" function in Windows Vista.
Most users don't have a clue their machine's been taken over.
Transition to digital television opens up space that could support wireless broadband.
Bill prohibits consumers from suing spyware distributors.
Suit accuses Dell of false advertising, bait and switch, failure to provide promised services.
Investigators think "drive-by" hackers snatched customer data from stores.
Critics say measures are weaker than some state laws they would replace.
Spurned by Cingular, consumer creates a music video to air his grievance.
Coming soon from Round Rock: Linux-based Ubuntu, a free open-source operating system.
"Hotspots" at airports, hotels and restaurants are handy -- but are they safe?
Eliminating "bundling" would reduce costs and increase choice, report finds.
Companies ordered to reimburse consumers for overdue rebates.
Public awareness, pressure on Congress has kept more draconian measures at bay.
Sony-made cells can cause overheating and possibly fires.
Internet phone company can keep signing new customers while its appeal is pending.
House committee considers Spy Act, which would outlaw malicious spyware programs.
New inquiry looks at whether broadband is adequately deployed in rural areas.
Oft-convicted AT&T; labels free-conference-call service a "scam."
Verizon's court victory puts Vonage on the ropes.
Geek Squad technician allegedly planted camera in bathroom.
Upcoming spectrum auction creates opportunity for FCC to push the telecom companies away from the trough.
Appeals court stays earlier decision ordering the company to stop signing new customers.
Decision in Verizon patent case is a major blow to Internet phone company.
Indiana attorney general investigating the company as consumer complaints pour in.
At least for now, agency won't lift ban on cells aloft.
"Critical" update needed to close animated cursor vulnerability.
New rules intended to curb "pretexting."
Texas store left customer documents unprotected in trash cans, state charges.
Consumer backlash discourages spy chip promoters.
New technology could cut risk of laptop, cell phone fires.
Under fire from consumers, agency opens inquiry into Internet access.
Web broadcasters and NPR say royalty fee increase threatenes their existence.
Companies don't have enough spectrum space to combine programming as they have promised under oath.
Company called consumers on the Do Not Call list, left recorded messages.
Latest incident involving lithium ion batteries widely used in cell phones and laptops.
Republican-led commission gets a rocky reception in the Democratic-led Congress.
Telephone and cable providers would be the big winners.
Verizon, AT&T; get fast track around franchise rules that bind cable companies.
Ruling by federal copyright board may mean the end of most music radio on the Internet.
Russia, China, U.S. are major sources of spam.
Wireless phone dealer to pay unspecified restitution to consumers.
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