Trump's FCC Chair Accused of Betraying Public Interest Mandate by Backing T-Mobile/Sprint Mega-Merger May 21, 2019 Consumer advocates rebuked FCC Chairman Ajit Pai after the Trump appointee backed the proposed mega-merger. Mention Internet Access, Media Consolidation
T-Mobile's Merger Promises Are Meaningless May 22, 2019 Bad maps will make it impossible to tell if the carrier is keeping its promises. Mention Internet Access, Media Consolidation
Hillicon Valley: FCC Republicans Backing T-Mobile/Sprint Merger May 20, 2019 The proposed deal has generated significant opposition, mainly from Democrats and advocacy groups who worry about further industry concentration. Mention Internet Access, Media Consolidation
In Assange Indictment, the Trump Administration Uses the Espionage Act to Subvert the First Amendment May 24, 2019 This indictment is an unprecedented escalation of the threats to journalism emanating from the Trump administration. Press Release Press Freedom
House Democrats Should Reject Disingenuous Bid to Undermine the Save the Internet Act May 24, 2019 This letter threatens to derail the prospects for the Save the Internet Act in the Senate. Press Release Net Neutrality
Antitrust Enforcers Reportedly Ready to Recommend Blocking Harmful T-Mobile/Sprint Deal May 22, 2019 The story comes just two days after FCC Chairman Pai announced his support for the merger, citing commitments that Free Press and others dismissed as inadequate. Press Release Internet Access, Media Consolidation
T-Mobile/Sprint Deal Clears FCC Hurdle. Will You Pay More for Your Cellular Plan? May 21, 2019 Opponents say the deal would result in reduced competition, higher prices for cellular coverage and the loss of as many as 30,000 jobs. Mention Internet Access, Media Consolidation
The Bullshit Reason Ajit Pai Is Using to Back the T-Mobile/Sprint Merger May 21, 2019 Critics say the FCC chairman's reasoning is bogus. Mention Internet Access, Media Consolidation
FCC Ignores History, Plans To Rubber Stamp T-Mobile/Sprint Merger May 20, 2019 Experts say reducing the number of major wireless competitors would make phone plans more expensive for everyone. Mention Internet Access, Media Consolidation
FCC Chairman Backs T-Mobile, Sprint Merger With New Conditions May 20, 2019 Consumer-advocacy group Free Press criticized Pai’s blessing of the T-Mobile/Sprint deal. Mention Internet Access, Media Consolidation