Tag: FTC
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Disney and FOX Don’t Think Their New Sports Bundle Will Wreck Cable TV. Are They in Denial?
Disney’s ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s plans to jointly form a new super sports streaming bundle this week shocked the entertainment and cable TV world. One of the gut reactions to the news was how this service, which bundles together 14 cable and network channels, would accelerate the bleeding of cable TV customers. But…
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Cable TV Companies Say Letting You Cancel Online Is Too Costly and Dangerous
Cable TV companies on Tuesday slammed the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule that would make canceling a service easier. During a hearing earlier this week, Michael Powell, president and CEO of NCTA – – The Internet & Television Association, argued that the FTC’s plan is “unjustifiably broad” and encompasses beneficial practices in its quest to…
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The FTC Received More Than 2 Million ‘Do Not Call’ Complaints in 2023, As Scammers Tricked Americans Out of $39 Billion
The Federal Trade Commission released its biennial report to Congress on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry on Monday and the data shows that robocalls and spammers were major irritation for people in 2023. According to the report, the Commission received more than two million Do Not Call complaints — a majority of which…
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FTC Issues $10 Million Penalty to This Service Provider Facilitating Robocalls
The Federal Trade Commission reached a $10 million settlement with voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP) service provider XCast Labs over allegations the company facilitated hundreds of millions of illegal robocalls on its network after multiple warnings to stop. On January 2, the Department of Justice filed a proposed court order on behalf of the FTC, which mandates…
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The FTC Extended the Deadline for Comments on Its Proposed Junk Fee Ban That Could Block Cable TV Fees
If you have thoughts about the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed junk fee ban, you’ve got some extra time to file a public comment. The FTC said it’s extending the comment period to February 7, 2024. The deadline was originally January 8, 2024. You can file a comment by visiting Federalregister.gov and clicking Submit a Formal…
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FTC Wants to Make Canceling Cable TV and Other Services As Easy as a Single Click
Canceling a service, whether it’s a cable TV subscription, streaming service or a gym membership, is typically a lot more complicated than when you initially signed up. The Federal Trade Commission wants to change that, and has scheduled to a hearing in January to get public feedback on a “click to cancel” provision it wants…
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This List of States With the Most Spam Calls May Surprise You
Spam calls are an issue almost everywhere in the U.S., but some states are targeted more than others. These are the top 10 states with the highest spam call rates, according to voice security company Hiya’s Q3 2023 Global Call Threat Report. There are few things that elicit more anger than spam calls. It’s possible…
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People Are Getting Numb to The Robocall Epidemic
Everyone loves to hate robocalls, but the intensity of that anger has simmered down over the years. The Federal Trade Commission said on Friday that consumer complaints about robocalls are the lowest they’ve been in five years. During the 2023 fiscal year, the FTC received 1.2 million complaints about robocalls – a decrease from 1.8…
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FTC Claims Amazon Destroyed Two Years of Communication Related to Investigation
The Federal Trade Commission accused Amazon executives of destroying two years of communications in an effort to impede the agency’s investigation into its monopolistic powers, according to details in the complaint that were made public on Thursday. While the FTC and 17 state attorneys general sued the online retail giant in September, the original complaint…