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Amy Schatz

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    White House Says U.S. Broadband Market Needs More CompetitionWhite House Says U.S. Broadband Market Needs More Competition
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    President Obama says it should be easier for cities to offer their own broadband services so there can be more competition and lower prices.

    By Amy Schatz
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    White House Calls for Better Data Protections for Students, ConsumersWhite House Calls for Better Data Protections for Students, Consumers
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    President Obama wades into the debate over new data breach and privacy legislation but that may not be enough to prod Congress into action.

    By Amy Schatz
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    FCC Chairman Hints at Re-Regulating Net Under Phone System RulesFCC Chairman Hints at Re-Regulating Net Under Phone System Rules
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    Net neutrality activists pleased; Internet service providers not so much.

    By Amy Schatz
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    Will 25 Mbps Soon Be the New U.S. Definition of Broadband?Will 25 Mbps Soon Be the New U.S. Definition of Broadband?
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    A higher standard could open the door to more FCC action on broadband deployment.

    By Amy Schatz
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    FTC Officials Worried About Downside of Internet of ThingsFTC Officials Worried About Downside of Internet of Things
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    Connected devices are great, but you also need to think about all the data being collected and stored, said FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez.

    By Amy Schatz
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    Net Neutrality Decision Expected From FCC in FebruaryNet Neutrality Decision Expected From FCC in February
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    Chairman Tom Wheeler is expected to unveil his latest proposal to other FCC commissioners early next month.

    By Amy Schatz
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    Marriott Says It Only Wants to Block Personal Wi-Fi in Conference, Meeting SpacesMarriott Says It Only Wants to Block Personal Wi-Fi in Conference, Meeting Spaces
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    Hotel chain clarifies its request as complaints about its Wi-Fi blocking idea grow.

    By Amy Schatz
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    How to Check if You’re Eligible for Some of $160 Million in Cramming RefundsHow to Check if You’re Eligible for Some of $160 Million in Cramming Refunds
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    AT&T and T-Mobile customers may be eligible, but Sprint and Verizon subscribers are out of luck (so far).

    By Amy Schatz
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    FTC Finalizes Snapchat Privacy Complaint SettlementFTC Finalizes Snapchat Privacy Complaint Settlement
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    By Amy Schatz
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    Both Sides Make Closing Net Neutrality Arguments as Decision LoomsBoth Sides Make Closing Net Neutrality Arguments as Decision Looms
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    The debate has now shifted from whether the FCC should regulate broadband lines under Title II to how to do it.

    By Amy Schatz