Sep 23, 2009
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski didn’t mention Net Neutrality when he went before a House subcommittee on Thursday (Sept. 17). The subject will be front and center on Monday (Sept. 21) when Genachowski is expected to give a speech announcing the Commission will vote in October to start a Net Neutrality rulemaking.
Combined with the announcement at the hearing from House Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) that he supports Net Neutrality and will support the Net Neutrality legislation proposed by ... Read More
Jul 18, 2009
DISH Network to dish out nearly $6 million under multistate settlement
Satellite company stacked up complaints about sales practices
OLYMPIA – Attorneys general in 46 states served up some relief for DISH Network customers today. The satellite TV provider will pay nearly $6 million to settle allegations that the company and its third-party retailers engaged in deceptive and unfair sales practices.
“DISH Network’s misleading marketing beamed bad deals to thousands of consumers, causing financial hardships for those on limited incomes,” said Washington Attorney General Rob ... Read More
Dec 20, 2008
Corporate versus Corporate. Know matter who wins, you the consumer lose. Fisher broadcast is suing DISH networks for breach of contract. Fisher states that they only want whats fair and equitable in the T.V. market. So how does this effect you. Well if you live in the pacific Northwest, and you have DISH for a provider, then you no longer can receive these channels: KOMO and KUNS in Seattle, KIMA and KUNW in Yakima, KATU in Portland, KVAL in Eugene, KBCI in ... Read More
