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Twitter is facing increased pressure from a coalition of civil-rights groups to take a stand against the white supremacists who operate freely on its platform.

WASHINGTON — An FCC vote on Thursday undermines existing franchise provisions agreed to by cable operators, communities and municipalities.

“This decision ignores the clear language of the law and threatens valuable community resources,” said Free Press Policy Manager Dana Floberg.

ISPs will have to submit geospatial maps of broadband service areas.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to reform its broadband-deployment data-collection rules.

Consumer advocates expressed doubt about whether the deal does anything except knock out an existing competitor to the detriment of consumers.

The Justice Department has approved T-Mobile’s $26.5-billion takeover of rival Sprint despite fears of higher prices and job cuts.

The combination of T-Mobile and Sprint promises to shake up the U.S. wireless market.

Consumer advocates are rooting for the states to prevail in their lawsuit against the deal.

If the merger goes forward, it would leave the United States with only three viable nationwide wireless-service providers.