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Amy Schatz

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    Latest articles by Amy Schatz

    Technology
    AT&T Pays $105 Million to Settle Mobile Cramming ChargesAT&T Pays $105 Million to Settle Mobile Cramming Charges
    Technology

    The wireless phone giant is the latest to run afoul of the FTC over unauthorized third-party charges.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Twitter Sues for Right to Disclose Info on Government Data RequestsTwitter Sues for Right to Disclose Info on Government Data Requests
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    The lawsuit comes after efforts by Twitter to reach an agreement with the Obama administration broke down.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    A Q&A With Tim Wu, Father of Net Neutrality, on What the FCC Should DoA Q&A With Tim Wu, Father of Net Neutrality, on What the FCC Should Do
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    As the FCC gears up for its last roundtable on net neutrality, Wu talks about possible next steps.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Mayday PAC Pledges $1 Million to Help South Dakota Democratic Senate HopefulMayday PAC Pledges $1 Million to Help South Dakota Democratic Senate Hopeful
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    South Dakota Democrat Rick Weiland joins Mayday-backed candidates as tech-funded Super PAC bets on late surge for victory.

    By Amy Schatz
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    Marriott Settles FCC Complaint About Blocking Rival Wi-Fi NetworksMarriott Settles FCC Complaint About Blocking Rival Wi-Fi Networks
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    Blocking Wi-Fi networks to force customers to buy your over-priced service is a no-no, FCC says in complaint.

    By Amy Schatz
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    FCC Tells Broadcasters How Much They Might Clear by Selling Their AirwavesFCC Tells Broadcasters How Much They Might Clear by Selling Their Airwaves
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    Estimates may be high, but the FCC offers some guidance to station owners considering selling out in the upcoming auction.

    By Amy Schatz
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    Internet Companies Take Aim at Wireless Net Neutrality as Debate Rages OnInternet Companies Take Aim at Wireless Net Neutrality as Debate Rages On
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    An Internet industry trade group is pushing the feds to cover wireless networks with new net neutrality rules.

    By Amy Schatz
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    Feds Unanimously Kill Sports Blackout Rules (Video)Feds Unanimously Kill Sports Blackout Rules (Video)
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    If games are blacked out now, it won’t be because of federal rules anymore, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said Tuesday.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Google Rivals Launch Site Explaining Why E.U. Should Do Something AlreadyGoogle Rivals Launch Site Explaining Why E.U. Should Do Something Already
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    Yelp, TripAdvisor and their allies launched a site to prod the European Union on their Google antitrust investigation.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Pay TV Gets a Win as FCC Looks to Kill Sports Blackout Rule (Video)Pay TV Gets a Win as FCC Looks to Kill Sports Blackout Rule (Video)
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    Sports fans, rejoice!

    By Amy Schatz