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Inside the Issues: Transition to Digital TV - February 17, 2009
 Television is going digital on February 17, 2009 and that means big changes for consumers, broadcasters and equipment manufacturers. Learn more about what this means for you. Read More News Release: Consumer Reports Poll Finds Lingering Confusion Around The Digital Television TransitionYONKERS, NY — A new Consumer Reports poll has found that millions of Americans who will be affected by the digital television (DTV) transition remain confused about how it will impact them and what they need to do to prevent losing television programming. Read MoreNews Release: Consumers Union Urges Strong Action from FCC to Preserve Open InternetWashington, D.C. -- Consumers may be nearing a victory over Comcast, as Federal Communications Commission Chairman (FCC) Kevin Martin told the Associated Press on Thursday the agency is prepared to take action against the Internet and cable provider for violating the law when it degraded users’ Internet connections. Read MoreNews Release: Early Termination Fees Rob Consumers of Benefits a Competitive Cell Phone Market Would ProvideWashington, D.C. – Early termination fees are penalties designed to stop consumers from switching companies for better service and better price. These penalties don't save consumers money as the carriers claim, and they rob consumers of the benefits that an open and competitive market would otherwise bring, according to Consumers Union's testimony before the Federal Communications Commission. Read More |
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