Competition
RTG Joins Alliance for Broadband Competition
Seek DOJ/FCC Scrutiny of Verizon/Cable Pact
The Rural Telecommunications Group, together with numerous wireless and wireline service providers and consumer advocacy groups, have announced the formation of the Alliance for Broadband Competition (“Alliance”). The formation of the Alliance is a… Read More »
RTG Questions Motive, Conditions of Verizon Spectrum Sale
Any Deal Likely to Perpetuate AT&T-Verizon Duopoly, Harm Rural Consumers
Verizon Wireless’ announcement earlier today that it would voluntarily sell select 700 MHz Lower A and B Block licenses is nothing more than a calculated attempt by the country’s largest… Read More »
RTG Files Reply Comments Regarding Verizon/SpectrumCo/Cox Spectrum Sale
On March 26th, RTG filed reply comments regarding the transactions proposed by Verizon Wireless, SpectrumCo and Cox TMI Wireless as they would cause significant harm to RTG, its members, and… Read More »
RTG Files Reply Comments Regarding Verizon/Leap Spectrum Sale
In a March 12th filing, RTG continues to oppose the proposed sale of spectrum from Leap Wireless to Verizon Wireless. Verizon and Leap fail to adequately refute the adverse impact on… Read More »
RTG Applauds FCC Decision on Verizon and Cable Company Document Request, Filing Extension
Need For Full Transparency Remains Strong to Protect the Public
The Rural Telecommunications Group (RTG) applauds the decision of the Federal Communications Commission to extend the filing deadline for parties petitioning the proposed sale of spectrum from cable giants Comcast,… Read More »
