Derek Turner

AT&T's Lobbying Campaign Falls Short

Stevie Converse — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:06:42 -0400

Full article: Politico
Kim Hart and Anna Palmer
AT&T isn’t used to not getting its way. The company has an impressive track record on merger proceedings. Over the past decade, it has cleared high-profile deals, including one with SBC Communications, despite the initial reservations of regulators. But in shopping around its current proposal to take over T-Mobile, AT&T's confidence in the deal may have hurt its case.

Feds' Move to Block AT&T-T-Mobile Merger Could Aid Sprint

Stevie Converse — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:38:28 -0400

Full article: Kansas City Star
Mark Davis
The federal government's lawsuit to stop AT&T's $39 billion merger with T-Mobile handed Sprint at least a partial victory: The lawsuit doesn’t necessarily prevent an AT&T victory but it makes a merger highly unlikely.

U.S. Fears Lost Jobs if AT&T Merger Is Approved

Stevie Converse — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:31:02 -0400

Full article: Los Angeles Times
David Sarno and David Savage
The Justice Department's lawsuit challenging AT&T's $39 billion takeover of T-Mobile was based on worries that consumers would be hit with higher prices, worse wireless service and dwindling mobile phone options. But administration officials acknowledged that another concern colored the decision: jobs.

How AT&T Acquisition Could Affect T-Mobile Customers

Stevie Converse — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:16:56 -0400

Full article: SeattlePI.com
Nick Eaton
While federal antitrust regulators probe AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile, current customers at the nation's fourth-largest wireless carrier are worried about their future service. And with good reason. Legally, AT&T would have free rein to set whatever rates it wants for non-contracted customers and those whose contracts have expired.

(Most) ISPs Don't Inflate Their Speeds (Too Much): FCC

Stevie Converse — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:06:45 -0400

Full article: HotHardware
Michael Santo
The FCC has released the results of a year-long scientific study it conducted with regard to the upload and download speeds of 13 American Internet service providers. Of the 13, only four (or less than 1/3) averaged at or even above their advertised download speeds. So why do the others continue with misleading advertising?

AT&T Files Application at FCC for Proposed T-Mobile Acquisition

Stevie Converse — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:03:55 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
AT&T told the FCC its takeover of T-Mobile would "quickly provide the spectrum and network efficiencies necessary for AT&T to address impending spectrum exhaust in key markets driven by the exponential growth in mobile broadband traffic on its network." But Free Press isn't buying it: "No matter how many high-priced lobbying firms AT&T hires, it won't be able to fool Americans into thinking the reconstitution of the Ma Bell monopoly is a good thing."

AT&T Doesn't Show Its Card in FCC Filing

Stevie Converse — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:07:31 -0400

Full article: National Journal
David Hatch
AT&T signaled tough negotiations lie ahead over its proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile by not volunteering any regulatory conditions in a 381-page filing with the FCC that outlines the public-interest benefits of the deal. Critics complain the transaction could result in higher prices, fewer choices, and obstacles for competitors, especially those requiring access to AT&T’s nationwide network.

A Tea Party Hit on Net Neutrality

Stevie Converse — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:31:49 -0500

Full article: American Prospect
Nancy Scola
In that genre of political theater that is a political debate on what is already a foregone conclusion, yesterday's high-profile hearing on Net Neutrality was a flop by almost any measure. The hearing was an attempt to make the committee chairman Rep. Greg Walden's (R-Ore.) argument for discrimination on the Internet seem sensible. That argument misfired.

A Dangerous Congressional Overreach on Net Neutrality

Stevie Converse — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:26:12 -0500

Full article: SavetheInternet.com
Megan Tady
Free Press Research Director S. Derek Turner testified on Thursday on behalf of the Free Press Action Fund and the SavetheInternet.com coalition before a House subcommittee that wants to overturn the Net Neutrality rules adopted by the FCC. Turner called the effort to overturn the rule "a dangerous overreach" that "will leave consumers completely unprotected."

What if Your ISP Charged Extra for YouTube?

Stevie Converse — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:00:44 -0500

Full article: Broadband Reports
Karl Bode
Deep packet inspection technology has many legitimate uses, and is only as "bad" as the company using it. Allot and Openet list Verizon and AT&T as clients -- the latter making it very clear for years they'd love to impose additional toll layers on the Internet -- even if those tolls are completely detached from reality.