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still has a lock on Google's 'unlocked' phone. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/01/dc_att_callingcards.html">DC Sues AT&T for Unused Calling Card Balances</a> Suit says funds belong to the city, not the phone company. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/01/comcast_tv_everywhere.html">Consumer Watchdogs Challenge Comcast On 'TV Everywhere'</a> Cable giant accused of promoting monopoly, blocking competition. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/01/2010_tech_rumors.html">Two Tech Rumors Capture Attention In 2010</a> The most talked-about gadgets may not exist. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/01/taping_calls.html">How To Tape Customer Service Calls</a> You may legally record calls if you follow the rules. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/kindle_sales.html">Kindle Books Outsell Physical Books On Amazon.com</a> Christmas Day book buyers go digital. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/verizon_etf_hike04.html">FCC Wants More Answers On Verizon Termination Fees</a> Commissioner unsatisfied with telecom's response. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/comcast_settlement.html">Comcast Settles File-Sharing Lawsuit</a> Complaint alleged that carrier blocked peer-to-peer connections. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/verizon_etf_hike03.html">4 Ways To Avoid Costly Cell Phone Fees</a> Consumer group offers ways around contract "gotchas." <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/blackberry_down.html">Blackberry Data System Down for Several Hours</a> Sprint SMS system may also be affected. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/metropcs_suit.html">Class Action: MetroPCS's “Unlimited International Calling” Is Anything But</a> Accuses carrier of 'bait and switch' tactics. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/ny_myspace_fb02.html">More Networking Sites Agree To Weed Out NY Sex Offenders</a> Pressure increases after Facebook and MySpace agree. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/rural_broadband.html">Study Sees Little Hope For Rural Internet Users</a> Federal stimulus to expand broadband not enough, researchers say. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/gao_fcc_complaints.html">GAO: FCC Needs to Improve Oversight of Wireless Industry</a> Lack of responsiveness, complaint investigation cited. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/palm_sprint_suit.html">Palm, Sprint Nextel Hit With Class Action Over Data Loss</a> Suit charges backup system is flawed. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/nj_fios_complaints02.html">New Jersey Settles With Verizon Over Deceptive FiOS Marketing</a> State claimed company didn't live up to promised offers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/verizon_etf_hike02.html">FCC Grills Verizon Over Termination Fee Hike</a> Agency wants answers on steep increase for smartphones. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/cell_phone_cancer_study.html">Scandinavian Study Finds No Cell Phone-Brain Cancer Link Over 9-Year Period</a> But findings should not be taken as an 'all-clear,' researchers caution. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/tx_price_comparison_web_sites.html">Price-Comparison Web Sites Accused of Fraud</a> Texas charges sites secretly accepted cash for high ratings. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/comcast_nbc.html">Consumer Groups Oppose Comcast-NBC Merger</a> Activists claim deal could violate antitrust laws. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/cr_cell_phones.html">Survey Finds Consumers Irked With Their Cell Phone Service</a> Only about half of respondents satisfied with their service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/ny_myspace_fb.html">New York Sweeps 3,500 Sex Offenders Off MySpace, Facebook</a> New law enables quicker ID of online predators. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/work_online_shopping.html">Survey: More People Shopping Online While At Work</a> Employers report monitoring Internet and email use. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/social_networking_jobs.html">Social Networking Explodes As Job-Search Tool</a> Sites offer many benefits, but pitfalls abound. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/bn_nook.html">Barnes & Noble Enters E-Book Wars</a> But Nook is in short supply until January, dampening its holiday prospects. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/facebook_zynga.html">Suit Says Facebook Scammed Gamers Out of Information, Cash</a> Developer accused of tricking players into unwanted monthly charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/senate_abusive_marketers.html">Senate Committee Slams Abusive Marketers</a> Consumers tricked into spending billions, investigators find. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/mn_sprint_nextel.html">Sprint Nextel Agrees To Restitution For Minnesota Customers</a> Company settles state lawsuit over extended contracts and fees. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/ftc_bluehippo_contempt.html">FTC Files Contempt Citation Against Blue Hippo</a> Agency claims company has ignored 2008 court order. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/vonage_settlement.html">Vonage To Pay $3 Million To Settle Consumer Complaints</a> Thirty-two states brought actions against 'deceptive' tactics. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/snapnames_suit.html">Class Action Filed Against SnapNames.com</a> Company VP may have submitted thousands of false bids to inflate sale prices. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/ereaders.html">Bright Future Forecast For E-Readers</a> Major developments this year could lead to robust growth in 2010. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/cr_etailers.html">Consumer Reports Rates Vanns.com Top of Electronics E-Tailers</a> Magazine offers six tips for saving money on electronics. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/verizon_droid.html">Video - Verizon Introduces The Droid</a> Device designed to take on Apple's iPhone. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/verizon_etf_hike.html">Verizon Wireless To Increase Termination Fees to $350</a> Company targets high-end "advanced devices" for price hike. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/ny_intel_antitrust.html">New York Files Antitrust Suit Against Intel</a> Suit claims chip maker engaged in unfair business practices. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/cooling_laptops.html">New Technology May Cool Laptops</a> Solution may lie in direction of spin. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/redbox_lawsuit.html">Redbox Facing Late-Fee Class Action Suit</a> Plaintiff claims she was charged despite company policy. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/homemade-hd-antenna-saves-hundreds.aspx?pid=p:caf">Homemade HD Antenna Saves Hundreds</a> This month's Frugal $ense winner boosted savings by cutting the cable and building an HD antenna. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/caloptima_breach.html">68,000 CalOptima Members at Risk in Data Breach</a> Missing CDs contain patient information, Social Security numbers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/netflix_ps3.html">Netflix To Stream Movies Over PlayStation 3</a> Line between computer and TV continues to blur. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/iphone_nokia_lawsuit.html">Apple Hit With Patent Infringement Suit</a> Nokia says iPhone uses 10 patents without permission. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/craigslist_ags03.html">Judge Rules Craigslist Not Liable For Adult Ads</a> Web sites protected under federal law. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/windows_7.html">Windows 7: Reviews Largely Positive</a> Some concern over security changes. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/gateway_class_action.html">Gateway Unloaded Warranties on Insolvent Company, Suit Says</a> Company's actions disproportionately affected students. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/online_privacy.html">Giving Away Privacy By Sharing Online?</a> Researcher proposes Virtual Individual Servers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/sidekick.html">Sidekick Phone Users Lose Data In Server Crash</a> Huge setback for new Microsoft phone. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/dell_plant_closing.html">Dell To Close North Carolina Plant</a> 900 Dell employees to lose their jobs. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/distracted_driving_summit.html">Distracted Driving Summit Under Way</a> New research finds increase in use of hand-held devices among all drivers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/express_scripts_breach.html">Express Scripts Extortion Scheme Widens</a> Company claims hacker wants money for personal information. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/iphone_mms.html">MMS Goes Live on iPhones as Apple Faces Another Lawsuit</a> Phones finally outfitted with advanced text capabilities. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/140conference.html">140 Conference: They Came, They Saw, They Tweeted</a> Much talk, many tweets about the microblogging phenom. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/directv_fees.html">DirecTV Takes Disputed Fees Out of Customer Accounts, Suit Charges</a> Suit seeks to stop further collections until matter is litigated. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/dish_settlement.html">Dish Network Dealers Settle With FTC Over 'Do Not Call' Charges</a> Separate court orders bar future 'do not call' violations. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/scribd_lawsuit.html">Author Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Scribd</a> Alleges online book database engages in copyright infringement. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/genachowski_netneutrality02.html">FCC Chairman Proposes New Net Neutrality Rules</a> Additional principles would guarantee equal access, transparency. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/unauthorized_charges.html">Technology Could Be Key To Stopping Unauthorized Charges</a> Visa pilot project could be first step. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/cell_phone_cancer.html">Senate Studies Cell Phone Cancer Risks</a> New international report lists '15 reasons for concern' <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/online_retailers.html">Harsh Economy Can't Shake Love For Online Retailers</a> STORES magazine ranks favorite 50 online retailers in annual list. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/ipod_pricing.html">Apple Slashes Prices On Older iPod Models</a> CEO Steve Jobs makes surprise appearance to introduce new models. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/congress_consumer_privacy.html">Congress Urged To Enact Consumer Privacy Guarantees</a> Concerns raised about behavioral tracking. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/idtheft_jobsearch.html">Identity Theft Experts Offer Advice For Job-Searching</a> Online searches open door to vulnerability. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/walkman_ipod.html">Walkman Strides Past iPod</a> Sony Walkman wins over Japanese consumers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/iphone_swineflu.html">New iPhone App Locates Swine Flu, Infectious Diseases</a> App lets individuals track, report local outbreak information. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/netbook_popularity.html">For Computer Shoppers, Small Is Beautiful</a> But consumers should do homework before buying a netbook. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/iphone_exclusivity_france.html">Will Apple End Exclusive iPhone Deal With AT&T?</a> Dismisses exploding French iPhones as caused by "external forces". <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/fcc_cable_ruling.html">Federal Court Tosses Out FCC Rule On Cable Caps</a> Ruling enables Comcast and competitors to expand. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/fcc_wireless_investigation.html">FCC Launches Probe Of Wireless Industry</a> Commission votes unanimously to investigate billing, "innovation." <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/or_ecigs02.html">Oregon Sues Electronic Cigarette Maker</a> First in the nation to ban new tobacco substitute. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/webmaster_scam.html">This "Webmaster" Is A Hacker</a> Scam seeks access to victims' email accounts. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/genachowski_netneutrality.html">FCC Chair Vows To Enforce Net Neutrality</a> Comcast challenges agency's stance in court. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/employers_socnet.html">Employers Using Social Networking Sites To Research Job Candidates</a> Career expert provides dos and don'ts for job seekers on social networking. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/qwest_exits.html">Qwest To Exit Wireless Business In October</a> Customers have two months to switch to Verizon Wireless. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/hacker_indictment.html">Alleged Hackers Indicted For Theft Of 130 Million Credit, Debit Cards</a> Hannaford, Heartland breaches may be largest of all time. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/tv_blackscreen.html">"Black Screen Of Death" Afflicts Many Flat Screen TVs</a> Set power supplies appear prone to fail. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/att_class_actions.html">AT&T Edits Contract to Preclude Class Actions</a> Move likely to be questioned in court. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/samsung_settlement.html">New Jersey Reaches Settlement With Samsung Over Service</a> Probe followed consumer complaints. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/internet_freedom.html">House Introduces "Internet Freedom Preservation Act"</a> Bill would amend Communications Act to protect net neutrality. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/telemarketer_banned.html">Telemarketer Shut Down For Violating "Do Not Call" Rule</a> Court imposes five-year ban on telemarketing to consumers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/jdpower_prepaid.html">J.D. Power Ranks Prepaid Wireless Carriers</a> NET10 takes top spot first year in competition. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/texting_study.html">New Insight into Cell Phone Use and Driving Distraction</a> Study separates fact from myth. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/msn_yahoo_deal.html">Microsoft, Yahoo Reach Deal On Search Partnership</a> Two firms hope to cut into Google's dominance. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/virginmobile_sprint.html">Sprint To Purchase Virgin Mobile</a> $483 million deal built on potential for prepaid phones. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/tjx_settlement.html">TJX Pays $9.75 Million To Settle Data Breach</a> Scheme believed to be the largest identity theft case ever prosecuted. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/cell_phones_hands.html">Phonegate: Feds Withheld Data on Cell Phone Dangers</a> Government has known since 2003 of dangers hands-free cell phones present to drivers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/congress_mobile03.html">Verizon Wireless Revamps "Exclusive" Handset Deals</a> Will offer smaller carriers more high-profile handsets. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/dish_suit02.html">DISH Network Settles Customer Sales, Deceptive Service Charges</a> Attorneys General from multiple states enforce consumer complaints. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/ca_directv.html">Class Action Lawsuit Against DirecTV Can Proceed</a> Customers sue over unpermitted "termination fees." <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/fda_supplements.html">FDA Hits Three Dietary Supplement Makers</a> Companies failed to declare allergens in products and correct filthy conditions. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/laptop_life.html">Class Action Filed Against Intel Over "Inflated" Battery Estimates</a> Says Intel profited off simple test. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/online_opinions.html">Consumers Trust Online "Word Of Mouth" Most</a> Making customers happy can pay big promotional dividends. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/ny_tagged_spam.html">New York Sues Tagged.Com Over Spam</a> Complaint accuses social network of bulk emails to unwilling recipients. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/internet_radio.html">Internet Radio Reaches Deal On Royalties</a> Agreement means big changes for some listeners. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/dtv_delay18.html">FCC Finally Begins To Tackle Big Agenda</a> National broadband plan, DTV transition cleanup first on list. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/ftc_calling_card.html">FTC Says Calling Card Distributor Shortchanged Consumers</a> Tests showed cards had fewer minutes than advertised. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/sprint_text_suit.html">Sprint Text Messaging Tax Suit Dropped</a> Alleged improper taxes for users of network cards. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/dtv_delay17.html">In The Digital Age, Some Viewers Miss Analog TV</a> Anger turns to resignation and sadness. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/dtv_delay16.html">Obama Nominates Bush Official to Fill FCC Seat</a> Appointee oversaw controversial DTV coupon program. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/wireless_cramming.html">Wireless Carriers Agree To $1.5 Million Cramming Settlement</a> Some Florida subscribers to get refunds. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/china_spam.html">70 Percent Of Spam Comes From China</a> Domains are dirt cheap in China. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/dtv_delay15.html">Feds Offer DTV Reception Advice</a> Some tweaking may be necessary. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/tjx_settlement.html">TJ Maxx Settles Data Breach Charges</a> Company will pay $9.75 million to 41 states. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/tsa_clear_shutdown.html">"Clear" Registered Travel Program Goes Dark</a> Company abruptly shuts off service for frequent flyers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/google_treasure.html">Online "Treasure Hunt" Can Be Costly</a> Not affiliated with Google. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/texting_lawsuit.html">Unwelcome "Cell" Text Violated Federal Communications Laws</a> Verdict a blow to texting telemarketers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/iphone_3gs.html">Apple Sells One Millionth iPhone 3GS</a> Sales pace equals last year's 3G. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/tw_meters_expansion06.html">New Bill Gives FTC Veto Power Over Broadband Caps</a> Agency would oversee any attempt to shift to usage-based plans. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/congress_mobile02.html">Senate Committee Investigates Cell Phone Contracts</a> Hearings held on exclusivity in mobile market. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/iphone_att02.html">AT&T Relents On iPhone Upgrade Pricing — Sort Of </a> Company will allow upgrades for users nearing end of contracts. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/congress_mobile.html">Senate Committee To Investigate Cell Phone Contracts</a> Hearing to be held on exclusivity in mobile market. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/chk/20090612-is-mobile-banking-safe-1.asp">Is Mobile Banking Safe?</a> Banking by cell phone is gaining popularity. Here's what you need to know to be secure. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/riaa_lawsuit.html">Recording Industry Faces Class Action</a> Defendant in previous trial wants referendum on legal tactics. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/dtv_delay14.html">TV Switcheroo Leaves Millions with No Free TV</a> Signals disappear as broadcasters move to new frequency band. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/ms_msft.html">Microsoft Settles With Mississippi For $100 Million</a> State had accused software giant of anti-trust violations. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/tmobile_breach02.html">T-Mobile: No Hacking in Data Breach</a> Company downplays appearance of info. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/dtv_delay13.html">DTV Transition Largely Smooth On First Day</a> FCC flooded with calls, but claims no major disruptions. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/gm_hummer.html">Is Mobile Banking Safe?</a> Banking by cell phone is gaining popularity. Here's what you need to know to be secure. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/tmobile_breach.html">T-Mobile Confirms Data Breach</a> Hacker accessed records, company claims no data is at risk. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/computer_injuries.html">Computer-Related Injuries Rising</a> Physical harm from sharp equipment studied. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/iphone_att.html">iPhone Users Bristle At AT&T Upgrade Policy</a> Confusing price structure has fans in revolt. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/dtv_delay12.html">Countdown to D-Day for DTV</a> Nation gears up for final transition away from analog broadcasts. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/video_ringtones.html">Video: Cell Phones Driving You To Distraction?</a> Ringing bad enough, tunes even worse, researcher finds. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/obama_cybersecurity.html">Obama Promises Support for Cybersecurity, Net Neutrality</a> Advocates appointment of "cyber czar," increased funding and education. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/tw_meters_expansion05.html">Time Warner Cable Changes Contracts To Favor Bandwith Caps</a> Agreements quietly updated to allow throttling of service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/dtv_delay11.html">FCC'S Help Line Mobbed During DTV Soft Test</a> 55,000 calls across major media markets on one day. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/circuit_city5.html">Taxpayers Assume Circuit City Retirement Plan</a> National pension insurer takes on liability after retailer bankruptcy. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/arbitration_att.html">Court Rules Lawsuit Against AT&T/Cingular Can Proceed</a> Customers allege poor service during buyout. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/online_concern.html">Consumers Increasingly Concerned About Online Transactions</a> New survey indicates 85 percent of respondents worry about shopping or banking online. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/ca_video_violence.html">California Petitions Supreme Court To Enforce Video Game Law</a> Sales of violent games to minors should be prohibited, Brown argues. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/craigslist_ags02.html">Craigslist CEO Sues South Carolina Attorney General</a> Henry McMaster's threats violated federal law and the Constitution, suit argues. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/dtv_delay10.html">"Soft Tests" Conducted for DTV Transition Readiness</a> Experiment simulates switch from analog to digital signals. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/shutdown_craigslist.html">Craigslist Shuts Down "Erotic Services" Ads</a> Pressure from Attorney Generals leads to revamp, more scrutiny. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/dtv_delay09.html">Digital TV Switch Less Than One Month Away</a> Government pushes outreach to communities lagging in DTV readiness. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/ct_craigslist.html">States Turn Up Heat on Craigslist Sex Postings</a> South Carolina threatens criminal prosecution of CEO Buckmaster. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/internet_gamble02.html">Congress To Consider Legalizing Online Gambling</a> Frank wants 2006 ban amendment overturned. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/cr_internet_safety.html">Consumer Reports: 20 Percent of Online Shoppers Are Cybercrime Victims</a> Even in recession, business is booming for cybercrooks. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/04/iphone_exclusive02.html">Apple Said to Be in Talks with Verizon over iPhone</a> Rumors persist despite denials from Apple, AT&T. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/04/att_anniversary.html">Telephone Industry Still Lacks Significant Competition</a> 25 years after AT&T breakup, competition comes from wireless, VoIP. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/04/tw_meters_expansion04.html">Time Warner Cable Backs Down On Bandwith Caps</a> Company halts trials of "metered broadband" after negative publicity blitz. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/04/iphone_exclusive.html">AT&T Looks To Extend iPhone Exclusivity</a> Company profits nicely from phone's massive popularity. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/04/tw_meters_expansion03.html">Time Warner: Metered Broadband Will Prevent "Internet Brownouts"</a> Chief operating officer reveals details of tiered pricing plans. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/lifestages/20090119-IPTV-saves-on-cable-costs-a1.asp">Cut the Cable with IPTV</a> By substituting Internet television for cable TV, you can save money and watch the programming whenever you want. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/04/fp_fcc_broadband.html">FCC Launches National Broadband Internet Plan</a> Agency will coordinate stimulus money for nationwide Web access. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/04/tw_meters_expansion02.html">Time Warner Doubles Down on Metered Broadband Plans</a> Company faces heavy criticism but insists plan is necessary. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/04/fp_fcc_wireless.html">FCC Pressed To Defend Wireless Open Internet</a> AT&T, T-Mobile accused of cutting services, blocking applications. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/04/tw_meters_expansion.html">Time Warner Expands Metered Broadband Billing</a> "Pay-by-byte" plan hitting more markets. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/dish_suit.html">Feds, States Sue Dish Network</a> Telemarketers violated Do Not Call rules, suits charge. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/dtv_delay08.html">Digital Converter Box Program Vows to Replace Expired Coupons</a> Feds claim program is back on track after multiple stumbles. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/readers_online.html">Will Readers Pay For Online News?</a> Would you be willing to pay for something you can now get for free? A lot of people are. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/recession_cellphones.html">Recession Has Consumers Thinking Of Hanging Up Cell Phones</a> Sagging economy has users dropping service, choosing prepaid. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/nj_fios_complaints.html">New Jersey Sues Verizon Over Deceptive FiOS Marketing</a> State alleges telecom failed to live up to bargain promises. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/downloads.html">CD Sales Decline, Downloads Rise in 2008</a> 8 million more purchases of digital music in previous year. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/windows_class_action03.html">Microsoft "Vista Capable" Lawsuit Returns</a> Plaintiffs try for narrower approach in second try. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/nj_calling_cards.html">New Jersey Calls 'Time Out' On Prepaid Calling Cards</a> Seven companies told that every second counts. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/social_media.html">Social Networks & Blogs Fastest-Growing Online Activity</a> "Member communities" evolving into integral online experience. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/financial_data.html">Online Tools Help Spot Financial Fraud</a> "Meters" help investors gauge trustworthiness of potential buys. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/cellphones_motion.html">Using A Cellphone? Make Sure to Stand Still</a> More studies claim cell use causes traffic, foot accidents. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/dtv_delay07.html">DTV Coupon Program Back On Track</a> Government promises to clear backlog of requests. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/genachowski_fcc.html">Net Neutrality Advocate Tapped As FCC Head</a> Genachowski expected to support Internet openness. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/radio_shack_att.html">Radio Shack, AT&T Face Class Action Suit</a> $99 Acer notebook deal really was too good to be true, suit charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/fl_billing.html">Florida Seeks to Outlaw Cramming</a> Proposal would prohibit billing of third-party charges by phone companies. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/dtv_delay06.html">FCC Greenlights Some-But Not All-DTV Broadcasts</a> Stations must ensure public access channels are available. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/dtv_delay05.html">FCC's Adelstein: DTV Transition "Not Ready for Prime Time"</a> Commissioner urges quick action even with reset deadline. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/netflix_xbox.html">1 Million Xbox Users Getting Netflix</a> Video rental giant thrives in down economy. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/01/dtv_delay03.html">Changing Signals on Digital TV Transition</a> House fails to go along with Senate in delaying Feb. 17 deadline. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/01/dtv_delay02.html">Senate Approves Delay In Digital TV Transition</a> Millions of consumers unable to meet Feb. 17 deadline. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/01/cell_phones_walking.html">Talking While Walking May Put Kids At Risk</a> Higher risk of injury among pedestrians who are on the phone. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/01/dtv_delay.html">Obama Calls for Delay in Digital TV Transition</a> Millions of consumers unable to prepare for switchover by Feb. 17 deadline. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/01/cr_fiber.html">Fiber-Optic Providers Are Leading Choices for Broadband</a> Verizon FiOS, AT&T U-verse lead latest Consumer Reports survey. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/12/obama_broadband.html">Obama Promises to "Renew Information Superhighway"</a> Broadband expansion included as part of public works program. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/12/pubcit_cellphone_traffic.html">Feds Withhold Cell Phone Safety Data, Suit Charges</a> Government hides stats on cell-phone traffic deaths. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/11/dtv_confusion.html">Poll Finds Lingering Confusion Around Digital TV Transition</a> Many households will lose service after switchover without information. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/11/states_craigslist.html">States Strong-Arm Craigslist to Squelch Prostitutes' Ads</a> Connecticut leads charge to "make Internet safer." <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/verizon_alltel02.html">Verizon, Alltel Merger Gets Green Light</a> Justice Department sets conditions on mega-merger. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/spam_gang.html">Court Stops International Spam Network</a> World's largest "spam gang" has assets frozen. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/congress_broadband.html">Congress Passes Broadband Data Improvement Act</a> Bill would improve data collection on high-speed Internet in U.S. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/hot_laptops.html">Experts Tackle Hot Laptop Problem</a> Researchers explore innovative theories to create cooler, faster notebooks. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/09/dtv_wilmington.html">Wilmington Goes Digital In DTV Transition Test</a> FCC test market for digital switchover watched anxiously. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/xm_sirius_approval.html">A Done Deal: XM-Sirius Merger Wins Approval</a> FCC fines companies nearly $20 million as the final price of admission. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/cell_phone_cancer.html">Cancer Center Workers Warned about Cell Phone Risks</a> Cell phone use should be limited, University of Pittsburgh cautions. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/comcast_image.html">Comcast Tries to Polish Its Image</a> Cable giant plays nice on many fronts to avoid FCC penalties. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/ftc_dish.html">FTC Slams Dish Network Marketers</a> Companies accused of violating Do Not Call Rule. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/broadband_congress.html">Communications Industry Urges Congress to Act on Broadband</a> U.S. is falling behind, unions, businesses warn. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/fcc_cable.html">Report: New Cable Rules Don't Lead To Lower Prices</a> FCC's promises of lower prices, better service unfulfilled. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/iphone_intro.html">Apple Has a Bad Day</a> Glitches plague 3G intro. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/comcast_vonage.html">Comcast Cuts Deal With Vonage on Internet Traffic</a> Companies to work togther on "network management". <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/fcc_video.html">Court Upholds FCC's Video Rules</a> Decision gives telecoms a leg up on cable. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/dtv_civil.html">Civil Rights Coalition Slams DTV Transition</a> Advocates say more action, better planning needed. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/dtv_portable.html">Digital TV Transition Threatens Portables</a> Homeowners' preparedness plans may be derailed. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/broadband.html">Report: U.S. Broadband Adoption Slowing</a> Price, lack of access remain barriers to new customers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/iphone_contract.html">AT&T To Offer Contract-Free iPhone</a> The phone will work only on the AT&T network, though. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/fcc_verizon.html">Washington Agog: FCC Rules Against Verizon</a> Chairman Martin isolated in 4-1 vote to enforce existing rules. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/fcc_dnc.html">'Do Not Call' List Entries Are Now Permanent</a> Consumers will not have to renew their entries. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/fcc_broadband.html">Critics: FCC Inaction Slows Economic Development</a> Agency continues to rely on faulty data while promising to improve. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/fcc_termination3.html">Washington Power Grab May Be Price of Lower Cell Phone Termination Fees</a> Telecos willing to give up a few dollars for one-stop lobbying in the town they know best. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/teen_cells.html">More Teens Using Cell Phones While Driving</a> NC study finds state law is widely ignored. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/iphone_nexgen.html">Apple Unveils New Generation iPhone</a> Third-generation phone costs one-third the original price. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/att_military.html">Military Families Struggle with AT&T Calling Cards</a> DoD grants an exclusive to the big phone company; soldiers pay the price. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/verizon_alltel.html">Verizon Snaps Up Alltel</a> Deal would make Verizon the largest wireless carrier. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/bandwidth_limits.html">Internet Providers Ponder Bandwidth Limits For Heavy Users</a> Comcast, Time Warner will experiment with metered usage. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/att_cramming.html">AT&T Settles Cramming Suit</a> Unauthorized charges plagued wireless subscribers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/or_cell_phones.html">U.S. Cellular Settles 'Free' Phone Complaint</a> Oregon challenges company's advertisements. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/scotus_tmobile.html">Cell Phone Industry Losing Its Treasured Arbitration Clauses</a> Supreme Court refuses to hear T-Mobile's appeal. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/ftc_pretexting.html">FTC Shuts Down Pretexting Operation</a> Company gives up nearly $600,000 for selling callers' personal information to third parties. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/wifi_allergy.html">New Mexico Allergy Sufferers Want Public Wi-Fi Ban</a> Could wireless Internet signals have adverse health effects? <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/tx_nextg.html">Texas Sues Prepaid Calling Card Company</a> Charges Next-G with delivering fewer minutes than advertised. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/fcc_termination2.html">Wireless Firms Face Pressure On Termination Fees</a> AT&T follows Verizon; will prorate its fees by $5 per month. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/fcc_termination.html">Verizon, FCC Cook Up Termination-Fee Plan</a> Deal would jettison states & suits and possibly sink Sprint's boat. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/dtv_gao.html">GAO: Digital TV Switchover Mostly On Track</a> But report finds "technical issues" still slowing pace of transition. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/broadband_report.html">U.S. Continues To Lag In Broadband Penetration</a> New international rankings released; U.S. is 15th in the world. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/cells_ucla.html">Study Cautions Pregnant Women On Cell Phone Use</a> Cell-phone-using moms more likely to have unruly children. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/comcast_cox.html">Comcast, Cox Caught Blocking BitTorrent</a> Researchers detect cable companies' Internet traffic jams. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/xm_sirius_consumers.html">Consumer Groups Urge FCC to Reject XM-Sirius Merger</a> Justice Department rubber-stamped the deal in March. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/blackberry.html">New BlackBerry Will Take On iPhone</a> Business-oriented phone adds new consumer features. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/neutrality_antitrust.html">Will Antitrust Law Save Net Neutrality?</a> Congressman wants to use old regulations to prevent Internet discrimination. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/hr_net.html">Few Are Neutral in Net Neutrality Battles</a> It's content providers vs. ISPs as Congress mulls legislation. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/fcc_google.html">Google Petitions FCC Over Verizon's Use of Wireless Spectrum</a> Search giant wants telecom to commit to truly 'open' network. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/dtv_retailers.html">FCC Loosens Digital TV Rules for Retailers, Manufacturers</a> 'Not enough time' to meet previous rules, industry lobbyists claimed. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/dtv_coupons.html">Consumers Having Problems with Digital TV Converter Coupons</a> Latest snag in government's attempt to move TV broadcasters to new frequency band. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/internet_future.html">Senate Committee Debates Future of the Internet</a> FCC chairman, net neutrality supporters square off. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/afni.html">Debt Collectors Go After Expired Verizon Bills</a> Consumers told refusing to pay will hurt their credit rating. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/fcc_wireless_auction.html">House Committee Grills FCC Over Wireless Auction</a> Failure to sell spectrum for public safety network criticized. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/ct_craigslist2.html">Craiglist Bites Back, Answers Connecticut AG</a> Blumenthal has his facts wrong, craigslist argues. 'Freedom trumps prudence,' an online publisher argues. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/dtv_deadline.html">Millions May Lose TV Service After Digital Switchover</a> New York, Los Angeles, other major urban areas at risk. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/texting_survey.html">Is Texting Replacing Talking?</a> Survey finds rapid growth in cell phone text-messaging. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/fcc_wireless.html">FCC's Martin: No Opening Of Wireless Networks</a> Dismisses Skype's challenge to enable all devices. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/cells_danger.html">Researcher: Cell Phones 'More Dangerous Than Smoking'</a> Millions of deaths could result over the long term. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/ct_craigslist.html">Connecticut Wants Craiglist to Pull Prostitution Ads</a> Popular site violates its own rules against promotion illegal activity, state alleges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/xm_sirius_ags.html">States Raise Questions about XM-Sirius Merger</a> Attorneys General say merger will create monopoly. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/comcast_relents.html">Comcast Agrees To Stop Blocking Internet Users</a> Will work with file-sharing companies and change network structure. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/xm_sirius_doj.html">XM-Sirius Merger Gets Antitrust OK</a> Justice Department signs off on merger; FCC action still pending. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/fcc_broadband.html">FCC Releases Broadband Report, Admits Data is Faulty</a> But agency proclaims U.S. broadband competition is healthy. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/verizon_spectrum.html">Verizon Wins Wireless Spectrum Auction</a> Company forced to open network to all devices. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/fcc_exclusives.html">Feds End Exclusive Telecom Deals in Apartment Buildings</a> Landlords must open buildings to all providers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/craigslist_bias.html">Craiglist Cleared in Biased-Postings Suit</a> Latest in a series of rulings protecting free speech on the Web. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/ftc_bsg.html">Feds Settle with BSG/ZPDI/Billing Concepts</a> FTC trying to rein in massive 'cramming' operations. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/fcc_complaints.html">Report: FCC Failing To Resolve Consumer Complaints</a> Agency spars with investigators over allegations of poor follow-through. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/prison_scam.html">Look Out for Prison Phone Scam</a> Inmates use idle time to dial for dollars. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/neutrality_hearing.html">Net Neutrality Supporters Testify</a>House Committee hears testimony on Internet access. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/cells_driving.html">Drivers Impaired Just by Listening to Cell Phone</a> Listening drivers make mistakes similar to drunken drivers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/cell_safety.html">Cell Phones May Provide False Sense Of Security</a> Study finds cell-carrying students take more chances. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/fl_att_ringtones.html">AT&T; Agrees to Refund Some Ringtone Charges</a> Company pledges to police Internet advertising more closely. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/politicians_dnc.html">North Carolina Asks Candidates to Respect 'Do Not Call' List</a> Congress exempted politicians and charities from the law. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/comcast_hearing.html">Comcast Blocks Public From FCC Hearing</a> Cable company pays thugs to keep public out of public hearing. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/cells_cancer.html">Study Suggests Cell Phone-Salivary Gland Cancer Link</a> First study to look at long-term cell phone users. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/verizon_calling.html">Verizon Rolls Out Unlimited Calling</a> Can wireless providers hear their customers now? <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/att_uverse.html">States Asked to Probe AT&T; U-Verse Explosions</a> Equipment cabinets a threat to life and property, real estate brokers claim. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/net_neutrality_markey.html">Congress Gets Net Neutrality Legislation</a> Bill would bar ISPs from blocking or delaying content. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/starbucks_wifi.html">Starbucks Serves Up Free Wi-Fi</a> Coffee shops switch from T-Mobile to AT&T.; <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://news04/2008/02/internet_gamble.html">Congressman Gambles on the Internet</a> Regulating online gambling could generate billions in taxes, fees. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/congress_dnc.html">Congress Makes 'Do Not Call' List Permanent</a> New bill prohibits removal from registry. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/fcc_penetration.html">FCC Finds Plenty of Wireless Competition</a> Wireless services available to 99% of Americans, agency claims. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/ny_microsoft.html">Judge Extends Microsoft Anti-Trust Oversight</a> Judge rules as CEO Ballmer pursues Yahoo! takeover. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/ntia_broadband.html">Bush Declares Broadband 'Connection Accomplished'</a> New report touts accomplishments for Internet connections in US. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/tmobile_arbitration.html">Court Throws Out T-Mobile's Forced Arbitration Clause</a> Wireless provider tried to block a class action lawsuit. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/fcc_open.html">FCC Not Ready to Pry Open Wireless Networks</a> But agency warns carriers its plans could change. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/myspace_openness.html">Keeping Teens Safe Online</a> Navigating the treacherous streets of MySpace. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/tw_bandwidth.html">Time Warner To Test Metered Pricing For Broadband</a> Leaked memo reveals testing of new price scheme in Texas town. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/myspace_states.html">MySpace Agrees To Toughen Security For Young Users</a> Abuse-reporting to be made easier; age verification tools studied. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/ca_myspace.html">MySpace Harassment Case Takes Odd Turn</a> Localities looking at 'cyber-harassment' laws. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/fcc_house.html">House Committee To Probe FCC</a> FCC instructed to retain e-mail records for use by investigators. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/comcast_blocking_fcc.html">FCC To Investigate Comcast For Blocking Net Traffic</a> Decision could shape future of net neutrality legislation. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/ny_peoplepc.html">PeoplePC Settles Deceptive Marketing Case</a> Earthlink subsidiary will refund hidden charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/cell_traffic.html">Driving While Phoning Gums Up Traffic, Study Finds</a> Distracted drivers slower to react. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/fcc_rules.html">FCC Votes To Relax Media Ownership Rules</a> Congressional opposition likely; White House supports measure. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/video_prof03.html">Video Professor Drops Subpoena, Goes After Wikipedia Users</a> Comcast protects its customers, Wikipedia surrenders. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/ftc_pretexters.html">Phone Pretexters Get Off Cheap</a> FTC settles with company that sold consumer calling records. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/sprint_fees.html">Sprint Removes Three Fees, Adds Two New Ones</a> Company claims new charges will "defray costs." <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/tx_blogger.html">Court Ruling Protects Anonymous Bloggers</a> Texas appeals court upholds rights of Internet bloggers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/cell_lost.html">Losing Your Cell Phone Could Cost More Than You Think</a> Consumers should treat phones like credit cards. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/att_pay_phone.html">AT&T Exits Pay Phone Business</a> Clark Kent will have to change somewhere else. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/google_auction.html">Google Will Bid In Wireless Spectrum Auction</a> Tech giant will "put our money where our principles are," CEO says. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/verizon_open.html">Verizon Wireless Opens Network to All Devices, Software</a> The 'walled garden' will be no more. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/xm_sirius_opp.html">Consumer Groups, Investors Oppose XM-Sirius Merger</a> Objections raised to lack of competition. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/comcast_suit.html">Comcast Sued Over Internet Blocking</a> Lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing and misleading of customers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/fcc_cable.html">FCC Chief Seeks New Restrictions On Cable TV</a> Stepped-up regulation comes as telecoms turn up the heat on cable. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/fcc_senate.html">Senate, FCC Chairman Spar Over Media Consolidation</a> Land-grab attitude permeates Washington as elections loom. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/tx_yellow_pages.html">Texas Sues Yellow Pages Directories</a> Charges Ad Telamerica defrauds small businesses, charities nationwide. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/sprint_tmobile.html">Sprint, T-Mobile Prorate Termination Fees</a> Last of four major carriers to adopt customer-friendly policies. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/verizon_search.html">Verizon Overrides Internet Searches With Its Own Results</a> Web search "tinkering" raises net neutrality concerns. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/fcc_cable.html">FCC Set to Outlaw Exclusive Cable Deals</a> Telecoms win; landlords, cable companies lose. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/ca_sprint.html">Sprint Settles Lawsuit, Will Unlock California Phones</a> Customers will be able to use their phones with other carriers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/att_fire.html">AT&T; Charging Fire Victims For Toasted Satellite Dish</a> San Diego couple didn't grab their dish as they evacuated. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/ny_verizon.html">Verizon Agrees to Stop 'Unlimited' Claims</a> Settlement with New York applies to wireless broadband customers nationwide. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/ftc_purge.html">FTC Vows Not To Purge Numbers from Do Not Call List</a> Agency backtracks, says consumers won't need to reregister. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/comcast_blocking.html">Comcast Blocks Subscribers From Some Services</a> Illustrates need for 'net neutrality' legislation, activists allege. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/ny_facebook.html">States Keep the Heat on Facebook, MySpace</a> Attorneys general demand stricter measures to protect children; feds silent. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/att_contract.html">AT&T Changes Contract Policy</a> Will lower termination fees, stop requiring contract renewal to change plans. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/verizon_surveillance.html">Verizon Gave Customer Data To Government Without Court Orders</a> AT&T;, Qwest mum on their actions. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/iphone_toxic.html">Group Hits Apple Over 'Toxic' iPhone</a> Phones said to contain substance banned in California's 'Toxic Toys Bill'. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/prepaid_wireless.html">Prepaid Wireless Plans Can Save Time & Money</a> But read the fine print and be sure you know what you're buying. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/verizon_data.html">Verizon Wireless Changes Data Policy</a> Will provide calling data to affiliates unless customers opt out. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/in_buzz.html">Indiana Sues Buzz Telecom For Slamming</a> Company accused of billing customers without their consent. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/ca_tmobile.html">California Supreme Court OKs T-Mobile Class Action</a> Another chink in the Early Termination Fee armor. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/att_tos.html">AT&T Changes Terms Of Service After Outcry</a> Company adds 'freedom of expression' language. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/ca_lost_cells.html">AT&T Agrees to New Stolen Cell Phone Rules</a> Other states, companies may adopt California pact. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/tx_myspace.html">Texas Rounds Up 14 Sex Offenders on MySpace</a> Convicted offenders illegally created profiles on social networking site. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/google_verizon.html">Google Challenges Verizon Over Lobbying Of FCC</a> Rollback of 'open access' requirements faulted. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/verizon_contract.html">Verizon Wireless Changes Contract Policy</a> Congress, FCC mulling new rules that would limit early termination fees. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/att_censors.html">AT&T; Stiffens Language Covering Objectionable Content</a> Users complain but company says language is neither new nor unique. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/mn_sprint.html">Minnesota Sues Sprint Nextel for 'Tricking' Customers</a> Company extended contracts without permission, state charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/kerry_broadband.html">Sen. Kerry Wants New Broadband Policy</a> U.S. falls further behind global competitors, he argues. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/verizon_abortion.html">Verizon's Abortion Block Raises Net Neutrality Concerns</a> Telecom reverses course, blames "incorrect interpretation" of its policies. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/wi_sirius.html">Wisconsin Seeks To Block Satellite Radio Merger</a> The deal would stifle innovation, raise prices, state argues. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/cell_phone_health.html">Study Finds Little Short-Term Cell Phone Health Risk</a> More research needed to measure long-term effects, however. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/verizon_fcc.html">Verizon Wireless Challenges Spectrum Auction Rules</a> Telecom giant opposes "open access" conditions supported by Google. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/fcc_etc.html">FCC, Congress May Limit Cable, Cell Phone Termination Fees</a> Rising tide of consumer discontent rocks industry's boat. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/xm_fowler.html">XM/Sirius Merger Gets a Boost</a> Former FCC chair says merger would spark competition. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/iphone_price.html">Apple Cuts Price of Most Expensive iPhone</a> Also introduces new, lower-priced iPod 'Classic'. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/att_parental.html">AT&T; Adds Parental Controls To Mobile Phones</a> Parents can limit minutes, block calls to objectionable numbers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/att_rebates.html">AT&T; Slammed Over Rebate Policies</a> Consumers looking for rebate get a debit card instead. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/cell_phone_contracts.html">Escape from Cell Phone Purgatory</a> How to get out of your cell phone contract without paying a termination fee. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/radio_royalties.html">Webcasters, Music Industry Reach Accord On Royalties</a> Agreement averts a shutdown of smaller Web broadcasters. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/comcast_ban.html">Comcast Cuts Off Heavy Internet Users</a> Customers complain bandwidth limits are secret. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/cingular_waiver.html">Appeals Court Shreds AT&T Arbitration Clause</a> Finds cell phone contracts that deny consumers the right to sue "unconscionable". <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/nokia_battery.html">Nokia Joins Battery Recall</a> Cell phone batteries can overheat and catch fire. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/yellow_pages.html">Small Businesses Targeted by Yellow Pages Scams</a> Whose fingers are doing the walking? <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/google_wireless2.html">FCC Passes Compromise Rules For Wireless Spectrum Auction</a> Google had pressed for an "open" system that gave consumers maximum choice; AT&T objected. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/free_411.html">The 411 on Free 411</a> Information calls don't have to be expensive. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/myspace_more.html">MySpace Deletes More Sex Offenders</a> Rupert Murdoch's finds 29,000 more potential predators. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/att_rebate_suit.html">Court OKs Rebate Lawsuit against Cingular/AT&T;</a> Company advertises "rebate" but sends "reward card." <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/sirius_npc.html">Karmazin "Clarifies" XM-Sirius Merger Plans</a> More room for family friendly and religious programming, he claims. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/iphone_hacks.html">Security Flaw Found In iPhone</a> Hackers can take control of the phone and get access to personal information. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/google_wireless.html">Google, AT&T; Square Off Over Wireless Broadband</a> Google wants "open" system that encourages innovation, competition. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/senate_broadband.html">Senate Wants Better Data On Broadband Deployment</a> Lobbyists fudging the numbers, some activists claim. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/sunrocket.html">SunRocket Fizzles</a> Second-largest standalone Internet telephone provider abruptly closes its doors. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/internet_radio02.html">Last Minute Stay Of Execution For Web Radio</a> Retroactive royalty increases on hold for now. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/iphone_congress.html">Congress Slams AT&T; Over iPhone Contract, Fees</a> Subscribers pay high price for phone, then face stiff termination fees. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/fl_verizon.html">Verizon Signs Florida Anti-Cramming Agreement</a> AT&T;, Embarq earlier agreed to similar terms. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/iphone_nano.html">Apple Denies iPhone Nano Reports</a> Reports from Asia indicate cheaper iPhone may be in the works. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/ca_aol.html">AOL Pays $3 Million, Promises to Clean Up Cancellation Process</a> AOL also agrees to straighten out its billing practices for add-on accounts. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/sprint_dontcall.html">Sprint: Don't Call Us, We'll Call You</a> Sprint cuts off service to customers who call customer service too often. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/nj_myspace.html">New Jersey Targets Sex Offenders With MySpace Profiles</a> More than half were on probation and can be hit with tougher penalties. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/iphone_snags.html">iPhone Snags Reported</a> Some customers encounter activation problems. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/ftc_net.html">FTC Nixes Net Neutrality</a> Consumers should trust the marketplace, regulators purr. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/frontier_ad.html">NY Consumer Group Disputes Frontier Calling Plan Ad</a> Company advertises "nationwide" phone package for $29.99 when the monthly cost is really $39.99. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/iphone_rollout.html">Apple Readies iPhone For Release</a> Expensive, unproven gadget relies on sleek styling, fervent fans. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/fl_embarq.html">Embarq Agreement Protects Florida Consumers from Cramming</a> Local telephone company agrees to crack down on crammers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/ftc_norvergence.html">FTC Sues Company for Financing NorVergence Scheme</a> Suit follows similar action by Texas earlier this week. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/tx_norvergence.html">Texas Sues NorVergence Debt Collector</a> Company tries to collect debts for bankrupt telecommunications swindler, state charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/wireless_spectrum.html">Wireless Spectrum May Hold Key To Net Neutrality</a> Transition to digital television opens up space that could support wireless broadband. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/fcc_cell_911.html">FCC Wants Enhanced 911 Service For Cell Phone, VoIP Users</a> Industry opposes plan, which would make it easier for first responders to find consumers in trouble. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/scotus_antitrust.html">Supreme Court Limits Anti-Trust Suits</a> Big phone companies win again. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/myspace_responds.html">MySpace Deletes Thousands Of Sex Offenders</a> Action follows pressure by state attorneys general. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/cingular_music_video.html">That Cingular Feeling</a> Spurned by Cingular, consumer creates a music video to air his grievance. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/cell_phone_calls.html">Cell Phone Blather Lessens</a> For the first time, monthly cell phone calls decrease, at least in the U.K. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/cable_choice.html">FCC Report Recommends More Cable Choices</a> Eliminating "bundling" would reduce costs and increase choice, report finds. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/ftc_rebates.html">Feds Slam InPhonic/WireFly, Soyo for Deceptive Rebate Practices</a> Companies ordered to reimburse consumers for overdue rebates. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/neutrality_coalition.html">Net Neutrality Coalition Marks a Milestone</a> Public awareness, pressure on Congress has kept more draconian measures at bay. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/wifi_kids.html">Scientist Worries WiFi May Harm Children</a> Wireless Internet becoming more widespread than cell phones, heightening the risk, prominent Brit argues. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/vonage_patent03.html">Appeals Court Gives Vonage a Reprieve</a> Internet telephone company can keep signing new customers while its appeal is pending. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/jdpower_wireless.html">Survey: T-Mobile Tops in Customer Satisfaction</a> It's the fifth straight top J.D. Power ranking for T-Mobile. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/fcc_broadband.html">FCC Takes a Closer Look at Broadband Deployment</a> New inquiry looks at whether broadband is adequately deployed in rural areas. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/internet_radio.html">Web Broadcasters Lose Music License Appeal</a> Internet music stations say the ruling will put them out of business. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/cell_phones_bees.html">Cell Phones Linked to Bee Decline</a> British study links rapid shrinking of honey bee population to cell phones. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/free_conference.html">Telcos Lift Block On FreeConference.Com</a> Oft-convicted AT&T; labels free-conference-call service a "scam." <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/vonage_ceo.html">Vonage CEO Exits as Company Struggles to Survive</a> Verizon's court victory puts Vonage on the ropes. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/porn_cong.html">Senate Bill Aims at Web Porn Sites</a> Senators admit the bill's shortcomings but say it's a start. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/wireless_broadband_competition.html">Groups Urge FCC To Create Wireless Broadband Competition</a> Upcoming spectrum auction creates opportunity for FCC to push the telecom companies away from the trough. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/vonage_patent02.html">Vonage Gets a Reprieve but its Future is Murky</a> Appeals court stays earlier decision ordering the company to stop signing new customers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/vonage_patent.html">Judge Orders Vonage to Stop Signing New Customers</a> Decision in Verizon patent case is a major blow to Internet phone company. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/buzz.html">Georgia Suspends Buzz Telecom's Operating Certificate</a> Indiana attorney general investigating the company as consumer complaints pour in. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/senate_baseball03.html">Major League Baseball, Cable Operators Reach Agreement</a> Last-minute deal makes out-of-market games available to major cable systems. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/fcc_air_cell.html">FCC Says No To Airborne Cell Phone Use</a> At least for now, agency won't lift ban on cells aloft. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/microsoft_patch.html">Microsoft Issues Patch To Plug Seven New Windows Holes</a> "Critical" update needed to close animated cursor vulnerability. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/fcc_phone_privacy.html">FCC Strengthens Rules For Phone Privacy</a> New rules intended to curb "pretexting." <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/digital_tv.html">Free No More: Conversion to Digital TV Carries a Price Tag</a> DTV Day is coming and millions of existing sets will be obsolete. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/cell_phone_insurance.html">Is Cell Phone Insurance Worthwhile?</a> Many consumers find out it's not what they expected. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/batteries_sugar.html">Batteries Could Run on Sugar</a> New technology could cut risk of laptop, cell phone fires. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/vonage_class_action.html">Class Action Charges Vonage Deceived Consumers</a> Company's "Money-Back Guarantee" and "30-Day Free Trial" advertising claims disputed. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/fcc_neutrality.html">FCC Takes Another Look at Net Neutrality</a> Under fire from consumers, agency opens inquiry into Internet access. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/symantec_underground.html">Identity Theft Supports a Vast Underground Economy</a> Study finds cybercriminals taking a much more professional approach to their "business." <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/technology_overload.html">Therapist Sees Signs Of "Technology Overload"</a> Time with "real" people is essential, Menninger Clinic therapist cautions. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/fl_internet_scam.html">Florida Company Agrees to Repay 'Cramming' Charges</a> Consumers didn't know they had "bought" anything, state alleged. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/freeconference.html">AT&T; Blocks Calls To Competing Conference Call Service</a> Giant telecoms, with friends in high places, use their power to block competing services from their networks. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/mo_tracfone.html">TracFone Pays $50,000 for Violating Missouri's Do Not Call Law</a> Company called consumers on the Do Not Call list, left recorded messages. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/macbook_fire.html">MacBook Battery Suspected in Australian Fire</a> Latest incident involving lithium ion batteries widely used in cell phones and laptops. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/congress_fcc_cable.html">FCC Chair Grilled By Congress Over Favorable Treatment of AT&T;, Verizon</a> Republican-led commission gets a rocky reception in the Democratic-led Congress. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/cell_phone_scam.html">Couple Sentenced In Cell Phone Charity Scam</a> Donated phones were supposedly used to help elderly, disabled and battered women. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/cell_phones_hospitals.html">Mayo Clinic Finds Cell Phones Safe in Hospitals</a> Study finds no interference to medical equipment from cell phone use. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/hr_pretexting.html">House Tries Once More to Pass Pretexting Bill</a> Measure would make it illegal to get consumers' private phone records through fraud. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/net_neutrality_study.html">Study: Ending Net Neutrality Would Hurt Consumers</a> Telephone and cable providers would be the big winners. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/fcc_video_franchise.html">FCC Rolls Out New Rules On Video Franchising</a> Verizon, AT&T; get fast track around franchise rules that bind cable companies. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/airlines_batteries.html">Feds Consider New Lithium Battery Restrictions on Airplanes</a> Recent fires aboard airliners may mean new rules for transporting laptops, cell phones, etc. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/internet_radio.html">The End Of Internet Radio As We Know It</a> Ruling by federal copyright board may mean the end of most music radio on the Internet. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/spam_rates.html">Spam E-mail Increases Worldwide</a> Russia, China, U.S. are major sources of spam. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/cell_phones/ask_david.html">Power Failures & Cell Phones</a> How to keep your phone going when the power goes out? David Wood has the answer. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/inphonic_settlement.html">InPhonic Settles With D.C.</a> Wireless phone dealer to pay unspecified restitution to consumers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/xm_sirius.html">XM, Sirius Agree to Merge</a> Satellite radio competition goes from slim to none. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/feds_neutrality.html">FCC, FTC Challenged To Protect Net Neutrality</a> Consumer groups, Congressional Democrats turning up the heat on neutrality, telecom issues. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/tx_sprint.html">Texas Sues Sprint Nextel</a> Charges company is using deceptive billing practices. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/ny_samsung.html">Samsung to Pay $90 Million in Price-Fixing Settlement</a> Samsung agrees to provide evidence against other computer chip makers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/ftc_broadcast_team.html">Telemarketer Fined $1 Million</a> The Broadcast Team violated Do Not Call rule millions of times, FTC charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/jdpower_cell_satisfaction.html">Wireless Users Frown on Automated Customer Care</a> T-Mobile, Verizon, Alltel top J.D. Power's latest customer satisfaction study. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/irs_telephone_tax2.html">Mistakes Abound on Telephone-Tax Refund Requests</a> IRS offers tips for getting it right. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/ny_adware.html">Advertisers Fined for Deceptive Use of Adware</a> Priceline, Cingular, Travelocity agree to clean up their act. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/airlines_cell_phones.html">Cell Phones Invade Qantas, Emirates Air</a> No cell phones on U.S. airlines yet, but that could change. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/verizon_text.html">Verizon Wireless Raises Text Message Rate</a> The ten-cent message is going the way of the 25-cent phone call. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/il_text_spam.html">Illinois Sues Text-Message Spammers</a> Federal lawsuit seeks nationwide injunction against time-share resellers accused of flooding cell phones with spam. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/irs_telephone_tax.html">One-Time IRS Credit for Telephone Tax</a> Congress repealed telephone excise tax dating back to 1898. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/cell_fire02.html">Origin of California Cell Phone Fire Disputed</a> Investigators now say burned man's cell phone didn't ignite. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/uk_cell_phones.html">British Study To Examine Cell Phone-Health Links</a> Researchers will track health effects on up to 200,000 users over five years. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/dial_9.html">Dial 9 For Scam</a> Old scam makes a reappearance, tricking businesses into running up huge long-distance bills. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/congress_xm.html">Record Companies, Congress Take On Satellite Radio</a> Big government and big industry team up to squash consumers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/iphone_price.html">Look For Early iPhone Price Cuts</a> Analysts say Apple leaves itself plenty of room to cut prices. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/verizon_new_england.html">Verizon Cuts Off Northern New England</a> Sells its local telephone lines in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine to FairPoint Communications. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/cell_fire.html">Cell Phone Ignites, California Man Severely Burned</a> Victim was sleeping in a motel equipped with sprinklers, which may have saved his life. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/zombie_computers.html">Zombie Computers Clog the Web with Spam</a> Wonder where all that spam comes from? It may be coming from you. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/cingular_att.html">AT&T; Trashes Cingular Brand</a> Dilberts take the wheel, leave Cingular standing, desolate, at the side of Information Row. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/iphone.html">Apple iPhone Wows MacWorld Audience</a> Apple's latest all-in-one gadget plays music, makes calls, checks email, surfs the Web. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/ces.html">New Music/Video Players, Cell Phones Take the Stage</a> If it moves, it must be a multimedia device. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/congress_net.html">Net Neutrality Back on Congress' Agenda</a> Senate Democrats re-introduce measure that would ensure equal Internet access. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/cell_tv.html">TV Goes Mobile With New Cell Phones</a> Verizon rolls out new mobile TV service at electronics show. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/att_fcc_approval.html">FCC Approves AT&T-BellSouth; Merger</a> Merger creates a telecom giant four times larger than its nearest rival, Verizon. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/att_fcc.html">AT&T; Offers Net Neutrality Concessions To Win Merger Approval</a> But is there more to AT&T;'s last-minute offer than meets the eye? <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/fcc_franchise.html">FCC Plays Santa for AT&T;, Verizon</a> Feds throw out local rules for telephone companies wanting to invade cable TV markets. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/franchise_battles.html">Consumers Sidelined as Broadband Battles Rage</a> Telecom companies paint themselves as champions of competition, but the story's more complicated. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/mo_yp.html">YP Corp. Agrees to Pay Refunds</a> Company tricked businesses, organizations into signing up for Internet ads. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/lease_phone.html">Lease Your Phone ... Lose Your Money</a> Many consumers, especially seniors, wasting money to lease their telephone. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/ftc_directv.html">DirecTV Settles Do Not Call Charges</a> Telemarketers called consumers listed on the do-not-call registry. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/buzz.html">What's the Buzz About Buzz Telecom?</a> Company is putting the squeeze on seniors, consumer advocates charge. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/fl_aol.html">AOL Settles Florida Fraud Charges</a> Usual litany of consumer complaints -- double-billing, cancellation difficulties, disputed charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/congress_pretexting.html">Pretexting Bill: Pretense or Reality?</a> GOP leaders want to leave their stamp on supposed privacy legislation. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/ca_pretexting.html">Hewlett-Packard Pays $14.5 Million to Settle Pretexting Suit</a> Proceeds will fund new privacy protection efforts in California. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/phone_scams.html">Bogus Government Grant Tops Phone Scam List</a> Online scams may be gaining but the telephone remains the con artist's best friend. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/cell_phones_cancer.html">Study Finds No Cell Phone-Cancer Link</a> Latest study contradicts Swedish analysis that showed increased risk among long-time users. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/cr_cell_phones.html">Cingular, Sprint Do Poorly in Latest Cell Service Ratings</a> Magazine survey also finds numerous problems with 911 system. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/wireless_comparison.html">Wireless Broadband Still Expensive, Service Still Spotty</a> In our tests, Sprint comes out on top while Cingular struggles to get into the race. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/nwnt_intro.html">The Cram Artists: How Congressionally-Sanctioned Crooks Scam Consumers</a> We investigate Northwest Nevada Telcom, a small player in the big leagues of scamming. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/unlocked_cells.html">Copyright Office "Unlocks" Cell Phones</a> Decision makes it easier for consumers to switch carriers, at least for now. <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://news04/2006/11/cell_scam.html">Chicago Scammer Dupes Cell Phone Buyers</a> But how did he get an 800 number listed in Nextel's name? <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/cell_seniors.html">New Cell Phones Target Seniors</a> Big numbers, simple rate plans make cell phones more attractive to older consumers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/election_privacy.html">New Congress Faces Technology, Privacy Issues</a> Net neutrality, cramming, privacy, domestic surveillance issues await action. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/smishing.html">"Smishing" Emerging As New Threat To Cell Phone Users</a> Phishing techniques moving to the cell phone networks. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/dell_settlement.html">Dell Settles Class Action Over Financing Practices</a> Consumers who took "90 days same as cash" deals found themselves socked with interest anyway. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/sony_batteries.html">Sony Battery Recalls Continue</a> Japanese giant recalls another 340,000 fire-prone laptop batteries. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/cell_phones_fertility.html">Study: Cell Phone Users Have Lower Sperm Counts</a> As cell phone hours go up, sperm counts go down, Cleveland Clinic study finds. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/travel_hotel_phones.html">Consumers Revolt Against Hotel Surcharges</a> Hotels losing revenue as more guests use cell phones. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/wi_microsoft.html">Microsoft Settles Wisconsin Class Action</a> Suit alleges company gouged consumers for its software. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/fcc_att.html">FCC Delays Decision On AT&T;/BellSouth Deal</a> Democrats assert themselves, ask for a few days to consider biggest teleco merger ever. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/att_bellsouth.html">Justice Department Green Lights AT&T-BellSouth; Merger</a> Humpty-Dumpty nearly back together again. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/google_youtube.html">Google Buys YouTube -- And So?</a> What's the deal mean to your average Web surfer? <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/internet_gambling.html">Congress Bans Internet Gaming ... Or Does It?</a> GOP bill is full of holes, say Vegas oddsmakers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/ca_spychips.html">Schwarzenegger Terminates Spychip Bill</a> Measure would have put limits on use of RFID chips. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/cell_phones_amps.html">Alarm Companies Alarmed Over Cell Phone Transition</a> Shift to new frequencies could render many home alarms inoperable, companies claim. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/fl_alltel.html">Florida Sues Alltel Over "Free Trial" That Wasn't</a> Company allegedly enrolled consumers in roadside assistance program without their consent. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/ca_cable.html">California Authorizes Statewide Cable TV Franchises</a> Telecoms roll right over cities, consumers, cable providers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/fl_cramming.html">Florida Files "Cramming" Suit</a> Unauthorized charges placed on consumers' phone bills, state alleges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/hp_pretexting.html">HP Scandal Ignites New Pretexting Battle In Congress</a> Sen. Ted Stevens inserts "poison pill" provision in bill criminalizing pretexting. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/talk_america.html">Cavalier Telephone Buys Talk America</a> Combined company will serve 550,000 customers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/fcc_att_bellsouth.html">FCC Clears the Way for AT&T-BellSouth; Merger</a> FCC Chairman wants merger on the docket at next meeting. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/jd_power_high_speed.html">High-Speed Internet Overtakes Dial-Up in Market Share</a> J.D. Power finds higher satisfaction levels with DSL than with cable modems. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/net_neutrality_pr.html">Net Neutrality Opponents Step Up PR Blitz</a> Senate sings telcos' tune as days dwindle down. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/cfa_broadband.html">U.S. Still Lags In Broadband Access</a> Telecom-cable stranglehold leaves U.S. stuck in 16th place worldwide. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/data_breaches.html">Studies Offer Conflicting Views About Data Breaches</a> So, are data breaches dangerous or not? Depends who you ask. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/att_tv.html">AT&T; Trumpets New TV Service</a> Critics suspect it's a net-neutrality killer. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/murdoch_jamster.html">Murdoch Adds Jamster To Media Empire</a> Mobile content service has come under fire for its billing practices. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/batteries_thin_film02.html">"Thin-Film" Batteries May Reduce Fire Danger</a> Huge laptop recalls energize development of safer batteries. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/bellsouth_nc.html">BellSouth Wants End To Oversight In North Carolina</a> Company claims there is "vibrant competition" for local phone service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/cell_scan.html">Device Finds Illegal Cellphones on Airplanes</a> "CellScan" was originally developed for prisons. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/dsl_increases_verizon.html">Verizon Joins BellSouth in Retreat From Unexplained New DSL Fee</a> How do telco tubbies show their thanks for regulatory relief? With new "regulatory recovery fees," of course. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/att_hacked.html">AT&T; Web Site Hacked; Customer Data Exposed</a> Hackers broke into site used to sell DSL equipment, company reports. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/aol_data.html">AntiSpyware Group Targets AOL Release As Dangerous</a> Online titan's latest free software bundle is dangerous, StopBadware.org charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/att_data_brokers.html">AT&T; Sues Calling Record Brokers</a> Data brokers impersonated customers to get records, company charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/dsl_increases.html">FCC Nudges BellSouth Into Giving Up New DSL Fees</a> Verizon insists it has "new costs" it needs to recover. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/states_norvergence.html">States Settle NorVergence Claims with 10th Leasing Company</a> Company agrees to write off $15 million in debt. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/jdpower_wireless_prepaid.html">Virgin Mobile Tops Wireless Prepaid Satisfaction Study</a> Verizon Wireless second in J.D. Power study. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/ftc_neutrality.html">FTC Head Urges "Caution" On Net Neutrality</a> Level playing field might impede competition, Platt claims. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/aol_firings.html">AOL Heads Roll Over Data Leak</a> Chief technology officer, two others, fired after member search records revealed. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/verizon_surcharge.html">Verizon Tacks On New DSL Fees</a> "Standalone" DSL users hit with fee roughly equivalent to Universal Service Fund charge. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/dish_dvr.html">Dish Network Subscribers Keep Their DVRs -- For Now</a> But eventual outcome of TiVo patent suit is in doubt. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/municipal_wifi.html">Municipal Wi-Fi: The Internet's Next Step?</a> Phone companies oppose cities' attempts to provide low-cost Internet access to all. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/cable_satellite.html">Satellite TV Gains on Cable</a> But cable-phone-Internet "bundles" also selling well. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/cell_phone_ruling.html">Cell Phone Consumers Win Court Victory</a> Court upholds states' authority to regulate carriers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/bus_fires.html">Bus Fires May Be Under-Reported</a> Probe of bus fire that killed Hurricane Katrina evacuees indicates problem may be widespread. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/aol_free_sortof.html">AOL Now Free ... Sort Of</a> Paying customers finding it difficult to switch to new free service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/aol_sux.html">AOL Takes More Hits In Press, On Internet</a> Company inadvertently published data on Internet searches, continued billing dead subscribers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/net_neutrality.html">Net Neutrality May Derail Telecom Bill</a> Grassroots opposition frightens Congress as elections approach. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/email_fading.html">The Death of E-Mail?</a> Consumers fed up with spam, scams and viruses turning to instant messaging, text messaging. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/jdpower_cell_phones.html">Cell Phones Getting Too Complex?</a> J.D. Power study finds customers seeking more support from their cell providers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/verizon_unlimited.html">Verizon Limits Its "Unlimited" Wireless Broadband Service</a> Customers cut off with little notice and no appeal for exceeding limits on "unlimited" service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/nsa_att.html">Judge Rules Against Government in NSA/AT&T; Wiretapping Case</a> Judge denied the government's motion to dismiss the case based on the "state secrets" privilege. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/nj_vonage.html">Vonage Settles New Jersey Charges</a> State accused Vonage of disregarding Do Not Call law and disregarding consumer protection statutes. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/jdpower_cable_phone.html">Cable Companies Outscore Phone Companies in Customer Satisfaction</a> Cox tops satisfaction rankings in three regions. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/cell_phone_charges.html">Text Messaging Charges Surprise Cell Phone Users</a> Parents often broadsided by unexpected charges many times higher than their basic bill. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/cingular_att_suit.html">Lawsuit: Cingular Deceived & Overcharged AT&T; Customers</a> Merger was anything but "seamless," class action charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/google_neutrality.html">Google: No Net Neutrality Means Antitrust Fight</a> Company warns it will challenge any carrier that impedes access to its content. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/aol_nosedive.html">AOL's Problems Worsen as Consumer Complaints Mount</a> "Retention consultants" still try to browbeat customers into withdrawing their cancellations. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/verizon_wireless_termination.html">Verizon Wireless Cuts Early Termination Fee</a> First major carrier to adopt policy of pro-rating cancellation fee. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/cell_phones_distaction.html">Study: Drivers Using Cell Phones As Bad As Drunks</a> Researchers find using both handheld and hands-free cell phones as dangerous as driving drunk. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/neutrality_wyden.html">Lone Senator Holds Out for Net Neutrality</a> Oregon's Ron Wyden objects to telecom measure that deletes neutrality amendment. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/ftc_norvergence.html">FTC Settles NorVergence Case</a> Company defrauded small businesses, non-profits with promise of big savings on phone, Internet bills. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/att_privacy.html">AT&T; Declares Consumers' Personal Data "Corporate Property"</a> Company decrees that customers' calling records and Internet viewing records are its property. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/ags_isps.html">States Want Longer Data Retention by ISPs</a> Internet sex crime prosecutions hampered by lack of data, attorneys general declare. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/cells_lightning.html">Doctors Warn Against Cell Phone Use In Storms</a> Researchers find evidence that cell phone use can increase severity of lightning-strike injuries. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/aol_cnbc.html">AOL Embarrassed by CNBC Report On Its Business Practices</a> Cable channel airs report on problems consumers have known about for years. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/net_neutrality_senate.html">Senate Prepares for Net Neutrality Showdown</a> It's unclear whether both houses will agree on the issue before adjournment. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/aarp_cell_phone_users.html">Cell Phone Users Want Stronger Consumer Protections, Surveys Find</a> Polls support provision in New York bill that would allow users to cancel after receiving their first bill. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/mi_verizon.html">Michigan Charges Verizon's Rates Are Excessive</a> Phone company violating new state law, attorney general charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/ild_cramming.html">Congress, Feds Sleep While Cramming Charges Afflict Thousands</a> Congress scrambles to protect lobbyist-protected businesses, while consumers are left to fend for themselves. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/net_neutrality_house_vote.html">House Scrambles to Deliver Telecoms' Fondest Desires</a> House scraps net neutrality, gives telecoms free ride to enter cable business. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/vonage_ftc.html">FTC Drops Vonage 911 Inquiry But Continues Telemarketing Probe</a> Shareholder suits challenge Vonage IPO. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/net_neutrality_versions.html">Net Neutrality Gets Its Day In Congress</a> House prepares to vote while Senate mulls its version of telecom reform bill. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/vonage_suit.html">Vonage Accused Of Violating Securities Laws</a> Company "crammed" its customers with IPO stock regardless of its suitability, suit charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/aol_mail.html">AOL Glitch Leaves Millions Without Mail</a> Unexplained problem slows email delivery to a crawl. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/ca_cable_competition.html">California Bill Seeks to Jumpstart Cable Competition</a> New cable entrants would not need to go through franchising process. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/vonage_stock.html">Vonage Customers Chafe Under Stock Purchase Plan</a> "Ground floor" turned out to be the mezzanine. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/virgin_commercials.html">Virgin Wireless Offers Free Air Time In Exchange For Watching Ads</a> It's not quite that easy -- there'll be a test. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/cell_phone_survey.html">Survey: Outlaw Cell Phone Use While Driving</a> Most people would support a state law that makes it illegal to use a cell phone while driving, a University of Michigan study finds. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/neutrality_vote.html">Net Neutrality Wins a Small Victory In Congress</a> Measure survives committee vote, goes to full House. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/cell_fires.html">Cell Phones Cleared in Gas Fires</a> Fire officials now doubt cell phones were to blame in much-publicized fires. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/federal_excise_tax.html">Feds Surrender, Kill 108-Year-Old Telephone Tax</a> Tax was enacted in 1898 to help pay for the Spanish-American War. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/vonage_ipo.html">Vonage IPO Fails To Meet Expectations</a> Customer complaints, brisk competition dampen Wall Street's enthusiasm. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/fl_cramming02.html">Florida Seeks Nationwide Telephone Billing Probe</a> Consumers hit by charges for services they never ordered. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/mi_cell_phone_contracts.html">Michigan Challenges One-Sided Cell Phone Contracts</a> 35 states join Michigan in Supreme Court filing. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/neutrality_allies.html">Net Neutrality Attracts Surprising Allies</a> Supporters range from James Sensenbrenner and the Christian Coalition to Moby and R.E.M. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/fl_cramming.html">Florida Opens "Cramming" Probe</a> Charges placed by Axcess Internet Solutions through ILD Teleservices called into question. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/ftc_kodak_spam.html">Kodak Imaging, ICE.com Settle Spam Charges</a> Marketers sent e-mails without proper opt-out provisions. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/gao_broadband.html">GAO: Broadband Access Difficult To Measure</a> Phone companies get big favors from Congress but have they fulfilled their promises? <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/directv_contractors.html">Fired DirecTV Contractors Say They Refused To Lie To Customers</a> Installers say they were told to "say anything" to get customers to upgrade. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/ma_myspace.html">Massachusetts Puts Heat on MySpace.com</a> Investigators were able to register as minors and browse kids' listings, state charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/cingular_att.html">AT&T Plans to Kill Cingular Name</a> Cingular faces obliteration as it's pulled into the AT&T death star. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/ftc_calling_records.html">Feds Sue Calling Record Vendors</a> Five companies accused of illegally pilfering and selling consumers' calling records. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/neutrality.html">Congress Wrestles with Net Neutrality</a> Competing measures circulate as public pressure grows. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/ny_cell_phone_law.html">New York Considers Tough Cell Phone Consumer Protection Law</a> Consumer groups urge legislature not to fold to iindustry pressure. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/blackberry_suit02.html">Another Patent Suit Against Blackberry</a> California company says four of its patents were infringed. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/internet_kids.html">Researchers Find Internet Use Has Pros and Cons for Kids</a> Kids bent on harming themselves and others get valuable info; so do serious students. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/net_neutrality02.html">Net Neutrality Loses House Vote, But Wins More Public Awareness</a> Public waking up to threat of "tiered" Internet, activists say. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/net_neutrality.html">Building A Better Internet ... Or Not</a> Whatever happened to the promise of inexpensive broadband for all? <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/cell_phones_distraction.html">Cell Phone No. 1 Driver Distraction</a> Study finds distracted drivers three times more likely to have an accident. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/fl_global.html">Florida Judgment to End Data Broker's Business</a> Company illegally sold consumers' calling records. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/taxes_online.html">Feds, States Eye Internet Taxes</a> States gang up to go after online sales while feds sharpen their gaze. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/fda_cell_phones.html">FDA Will Review Cell Phone-Cancer Link</a> Agency pooh-poohs Swedish analysis showing risk increases 240 percent after 10 years of heavy use. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/verizon_neutrality.html">Congress Retreats from Guaranteeing Internet Neutrality</a> Congress goes negative on net neutrality. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/eff_att.html">Class Action Challenges AT&T/NSA Surveillance</a> AT&T diverting Internet traffic into hands of NSA in violation of the Constitution, suit charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/directv_porn_bills.html">Outbreak of DirecTV Porn Charges Hits Philadelphia</a> Rogue subcontractors suspected of setting up bogus accounts to collect big commissions. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/telecom_bill.html">Net Neutrality Gets Short Shrift in Congress</a> Telephone companies get most of their shopping list, including "national franchise" for cable TV service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/net_neutrality_heats_up.html">"Net Neutrality" Battle Heats Up</a> Telecom giants use shock and awe to confound consumers, non-profits as they push for toll booths on the information highway. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/vonage_fire.html">Vonage 911 Caller Put On Hold While House Burns Down</a> Minnesota man says he tried to call for help but was put on hold. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/fl_caller_id.html">Florida Investigates Fake Caller IDs</a> Companies allegedly sell calling cards with fake caller IDs. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/microsoft_phishing.html">Microsoft Goes Phishing in International Waters</a> Vows to hunt down phising fraudsters abroad. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/ma_comcast.html">Comcast Cable Fined $1 Million In Massachusetts Settlement</a> Company agrees to modify advertising and service practices in the future. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/ftc_collect_calls.html">Charges for Bogus Collect Calls on Hold</a> Feds charge telecom billing company scammed consumers for millions of dollars. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/scotus_mn_cell_phones.html">Supreme Court Asked to Rule on One-Sided Cell Phone Contracts</a> Minnesota appeals decision overturning its cell phone consumer protection law. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/ca_datatrace.html">California Sues Data Trace USA for $10 Million</a> Company allegedly obtained and sold cell phone calling records. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/cell_phone_fire.html">Sleep With Your Cell Phone? Don't Forget the Dog</a> North Carolina youth's dog saves him from fire started by overheated cell phone. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/verizon_laptops.html">Laptops Containing Verizon Employee Data Are Stolen</a> Data was encrypted, company insists. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/mo_datatraceusa.html">Missouri Sues Datatraceusa.com</a> Company allegedly sells calling records without authorization. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/att_bellsouth.html">Report: AT&T Acquiring BellSouth</a> Humpty Dumpty almost back together. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/blackberry_settles.html">Blackberry Settles Its Patent Dispute</a> Research In Motion (RIM) agrees to $612 million settlement. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/ny_frontier.html">Frontier Settles NY Advertising Complaints</a> State charges company used misleading sales tactics. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/cell_phones_planes.html">Study Warns Cell Phones Could Cause Airliner Crash</a> Carnegie Mellon researchers warn dangers are greater than commonly believed. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/aol_under_fire.html">AOL Responds Aggressively to "E-Mail Tax" Critics</a>Opponents turn up the heat. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/email_postage02.html">E-Mail Taxation Without Representation</a> Advocacy groups rail against AOL, Yahoo email charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/blackberry_tro.html">Judge Refuses to Shut Down Blackberry</a> Court likely to impose a solution on warring parties. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/wireless_complaints.html">Wireless Service Complaints Mixed</a> Complaints fell last year -- or did they? It depends on who you ask. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/tx_calling_records.html">Texas Sues Companies Selling Telephone Calling Records</a> Suit charges three companies illegally sold private calling records. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/cell_records_closed.html">Websites Hawking Phone Records Shut Down</a> Florida-based 1st Source was facing lawsuits by three states and a federal investigation. <a href="02/cell_records_closed.html">Websites Hawking Phone Records Shut Down</a> Florida-based 1st Source was facing lawsuits by three states and a federal investigation. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/starbucks_digital.html">Some U2 With Your Brew?</a> Starbucks plans to get into the digital download business. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/junk_fax.html">No Quick Fix for Junk Faxes</a> They're illegal but Congress cleverly created some pretty big loopholes. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/ftc_cell_records.html">FTC Vows to Stop Illicit Sale of Cell Phone Calling Records</a> Companies could face criminal prosecution, FTC warns. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/net_neutrality.html">The Battle for Net Neutrality</a> Congress considering system that grants "preferred access" to some Web content services. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/identity_theft_offline.html">Privacy Threats Are Everywhere, Not Just Online</a> Offline theft and carelessness are bigger threats than Internet. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/email_postage.html">AOL, Yahoo Planning Postage Charges for Email</a> Supposed anti-spam move likely to meet a strong backlash. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/ftc_call_records.html">FTC Pledges "Vigorous" Pursuit of Cell Phone Record Sales</a> Cottage industry growing up around illegal call record sales, agency tells Congress. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/blackberry_govt.html">Save The Blackberry, Government Urges</a> Shutting down Blackberry network could hamper emergency services, feds warn. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/att_data.html">AT&T Accused of Eavesdropping, Calling Record Sales</a> FCC considers fine, Electronic Frontiers Foundation files suit over privacy shortcomings. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/sprint_calling_records.html">Sprint Sues Cell Phone Record Brokers</a> Sale of records endangers wireless users, suit contends. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/ftc_tbt.html">FTC Sues Telemarketers for Do Not Call Violations</a> Company hung up on more than 64 million people, feds charge. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/mo_locatecell.html">Missouri Shuts Down Locatecell.com</a> Restraining order prohibits company from providing cell phone calling records in Missouri. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/wireless_calling03.html">Texas Probes Cell Phone Calling Record Sales</a> Missouri files suit against Locatecell.com. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/wa_spyware.html">Washington, Microsoft Pursue Alleged Spyware Scammers</a> Suit charges New York company sells spyware "removal" program under false pretenses. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/emoticons.html">Cingular Patents the Emoticon :(</a> Like those little smiley faces? So does Cingular. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/internet_survey.html">Survey: Internet Should Remain Open to All</a> Verizon, AT&T eyeing extra charges for content providers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/blackberry.html">Future May Be Bleak for Blackberry Owners</a> Supreme Court won't hear appeal in patent dispute. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/ct_junk_fax.html">Connecticut Wants Tougher Junk Fax Rules</a> Congress gutted previous rules at lobbyists' behest. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/wireless_calling02.html">Illinois Sues Company Selling Cell Phone Calling Records</a> Sale of calling records is "privacy theft," attorney general charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/wireless_calling_records.html">Outcry Over Sale of Cell Phone Calling Records</a> Congress may act, unlike FCC and FTC, which have known about the problem for months. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/scam_lottery_text_messaging.html">Lottery Scams Turn to Text Messaging</a> Scammers target younger, vulnerable consumers with cell phones. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/verizon_mci.html">Verizon Completes MCI Purchase</a> Latest giant consolidation. SBC earlier acquired AT&T. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/cell_records.html">Cell Phone Calling Records For Sale on Web</a> Are your cell phone records being sold? <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/windows_flaw.html">Security Firm Warns Of Massive Windows Security Flaw</a> Millions of computers running nearly every version of Windows are at risk. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cpuc_wireless02.html">California to Try Again With Telecommunications Bill of Rights</a> Cell phone industry expected to lobby heavily against new measure. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/sony_mediamax.html">New Charges Against Sony's Use of Stealth Software</a> Lawsuits charge spy software endangers users' computers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/mci_scrooge.html">MCI Chairman Gets "Scrooge" Award</a> Nicholas Katzenbach "honored" for MCI's sorry record of consumer protection. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/too_much_technology.html">Too Much Technology, Too Fast?</a> Surveys find us increasingly dependent on Internet access, even during supposed family time. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/current.html">Dallas Area to Get Power-Line Internet</a> Largest deployment of Broadband Power Line service set for 2006. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/nhtsa_cell_phones02.html">More Drivers Talking On Cell Phones</a> The number of drivers talking on a cell phone at any given daylight moment continued to increase in 2005, according to the latest research. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/nyc_tmobile.html">T-Mobile Pays $135,000 Fine to NYC</a> City charged consumers were misled through deceptive cell phone advertisements. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cable_family.html">Cable Companies to Offer "Family-Friendly" Packages</a> Seeking to head off FCC and Senate action, industry agrees to put together packages that block mature content. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/directv_ftc.html">DirecTV Fined $5 Million for Do-Not-Call Violations</a> Federal penalty follows a $5 million settlement with 22 states. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/directv.html">DirecTV Will Reform Ad Practices, Pay Millions in Refunds</a> Twenty-two states sued after receiving complaints from consumers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_santa.html">Cingular Rolls Out High-Speed Wireless, Verizon Promises Live Video</a> Carriers ramping up wireless broadband to answer Wi-Fi challenge. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fcc_cable_bundling02.html">Cablevision Backs Unbundling Programming Packages</a> As telecoms prepare to storm the cable fort, consumer choice suddenly gets lips service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fcc_cable_bundling.html">Cable a la Carte, After All</a> In surprise reversal, FCC chief backs "unbundling" cable tv packages. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_spam.html">FTC Declares Progress in Spam Wars</a> Technology, heightened security helping to trim spam. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/att_new.html">SBC Recast as AT&T</a> Drab SBC courts and wins the glamorous but aging AT&T. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/wireless_stores_survey.html">Survey Finds Consumers Unhappy with Wireless Phone Stores</a> The wireless "shopping experience" leaves much to be desired, NPD group finds. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cells_cruise.html">Cell Phones At Sea</a> Silversea Cruises will offer wireless service on its cruises. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/verizon_privacy.html">Verizon Wireless Sues To Protect Customers From Telemarketers</a> Private investigators were trying to obtain customer data. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/aol_im.html">Instant Messaging Up 19 Percent, Study Finds</a> IM replacing email in many applications, study finds. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/privacy_microsoft.html">Microsoft Wants Federal Privacy Law</a> Protecting consumers would help online business fluorish, company claims. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ags_identity_theft.html">States Want Congress to Act on Identity Theft, Data Security</a> Forty-six state Attorneys General call for national security breach and credit freeze legislation. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cable_wireless.html">Cable Companies Preparing Cell Phone Entry</a> Cox, Comcast, Time Warner plan to launch next year. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_phone_cancer_suits.html">Supreme Court Clears Cell Phone Cancer Suits for Trial</a> Manufacturers lose bid to block suits alleging harmful radiation. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/att_sbc_fcc.html">FCC Approves AT&T, MCI Mergers</a> Companies will be required to sell Internet access without requiring customers to take basic phone service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/apple_challengers.html">Sprint, Samsung Take on Apple's iPod</a> Sprint Nextel will charge $2.50 for songs downloaded to its wireless phones. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/att_sbc_justice.html">Justice Dept. OKs AT&T, MCI Sell-Outs</a> Requires carriers to divest some high-density connections. FCC action next. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/att_sbc_name.html">SBC Will Keep AT&T Name</a> Federal regulators expected to approve merger this week or next. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cramming.html">"Cramming" Hits Consumers When They Least Expect It</a> Your telephone can double as a pick-pocket. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/web_spat.html">Consumers Adrift as Web Titans Argue</a> Level 3 cuts off Cogent communications, leaving millions of Internet addresses unreachable. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_tumors_washu.html">St. Louis Researchers Find Cell Phone Radiation Doesn't Promote Cancer</a> Cell phone radiation didn't activate stress response in mouse, hamster or human cells. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/wireless_churn.html">Cell Phone Churn Increasing</a> T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless tie for top spot in J.D. Powers survey. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/mci_stockholders.html">MCI Stockholders Approve Purchase By Verizon</a> Consumer activists wary of giant merger, which appears on track to approval. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/telco_lobby.html">SBC Leads the Way in Political Pump-Priming</a> Telcos spent $125 million on lobbying and political contributions, report finds. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fcc_wireless.html">FCC Sees Robust Wireless Competition</a> Despite consolidation, FCC says most Americans have choice of at least three companies. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_phone_insurance.html">Class Action Challenges Cell Phone "Insurance"</a> High deductible and cheap replacement phones negate supposed benefits, suit charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/palm_treo.html">Consumer Lawsuit Challenges Palm's Treo Claims</a> Palm Inc. allegedly concealed defects in its Treo cell phones and failed to honor its warranty. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/broadband_nielsen.html">Two of Five Americans Have Broadband at Home</a> Penetration grows as price drops, Nielsen reports. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/jdpower_cox.html">Cox Tops J.D. Power Internet Ratings</a> Cox climbs 20 points to hit top score for high-speed Internet service. Yahoo! tops dial-up ratings. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/az_text_messaging.html">Arizona Court Rules Against Unwanted Text Messaging</a> Appeals court rules that "Do Not Call" laws apply to text messages. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/wireless_wireline.html">Wireless Calling Surpasses Wireline Calling</a> Yankee group finds consumers increasingly cutting the cord and hanging up on landline phone service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/jdpower_cell_service.html">Cell Service Satisfaction Slumps</a> J.D. Power study finds 10 percent drop in customer satisfaction. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/katrina_phones2.html">Phone Service Returning in Hurricane Zone</a> Companies working to rebuild networks in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/katrina_phones.html">New Orleans Phones, Cell Networks Still Down</a> Companies unable to get their crews into the city to make repairs. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_phones_cancer_uk.html">Study Finds No Cell Phone-Cancer Link in First Decade of Use</a> British researchers examine prevalence of specific tumor, find no elevated risk in first 10 years. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ring_tones.html">Ring-Back Tones: Your Next Ad Channel</a> Ring tones seen as next advertising channel -- listen to ads while waiting for voice mail. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_driving.html">Listening, Talking, Driving Don't Mix</a> University of Illinois finds listening and talking on cell phone while driving are equally hazardous. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/spammer_jailed.html">XPress Pharmacy Spammer Jailed In Minnesota</a> Christopher Smith regarded as "public nuisance number one" for his alleged spamming exploits. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ny_aol.html">AOL Agrees to Clean Up Cancellation Procedures</a> Agreement with New York Attorney General technically applies only to NY consumers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/jdpower_satellite.html">Satellite TV Penetration Up Significantly</a> But cable narrows the gap in customer satisfaction. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/zotob.html">ZOTOB Virus Targets Corporate Computers</a> Major media organizations have to haul out the typewriters. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/jamster.html">Jamster Can Jam Up Your Cell Phone Bill</a> Downloading "free" ring tones can get expensive. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fl_comcast.html">Florida Court Clears Way for Class Action Against Comcast</a> Comcast's right to unilaterally change subscribers' contracts at issue. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/sprint_nextel_final.html">Sprint, Nextel Complete Merger</a> Subscribers won't notice changes until next month. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_fees.html">Cell Phone Customers Held Captive by Termination Fees</a> Nearly half of cell customers would switch if it weren't for the fees, study shows. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/verizon_data.html">Computer Glitch Exposes Verizon Wireless Account Data</a> Programming flaw affected customers who signed up for online "My Account" feature. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/microsoft_spam.html">Microsoft and "Spam King" Announce Settlement</a> OptInRealBig.com LLC agrees to pay $7 million, cancel its bankruptcy filing. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cr_web.html">The Web's A Dangerous Place</a> Consumer Reports has some tips to protect home computer users. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fcc_broadband.html">FCC Scraps Rules Protecting DSL Competition</a> Cable broadband and DSL now effectively deregulated; consumers are on their own. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/jdpower_dropped_calls.html">Dropped Wireless Calls Declining</a> J.D. Power study finds cell phone service improving in most areas. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/sprint_nextel_fcc.html">FCC Clears Sprint, Nextel Merger</a> Merger will create the country's third-largest wireless carrier. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_adcom.html">Advertising.com Settles Adware Charges</a> America Online subsidiary offered free security software, but failed to disclose that adware was bundled with that software. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ibm_spam.html">IBM Says Gangs Now Behind Most Spam</a> Organized criminal gangs are now the primary spammers, computer giant warns. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/radioshack.html">RadioShack Dumps Verizon, Adds Cingular</a> Ten-year deal tightens race between Cingular, Verizon Wireless for #1 spot. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/norvergence_ftc2.html">Norvergence Forfeits $47 Million In FTC Settlement</a> Company signed small businesses to long-term agreements for worthless telephone service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/worm.html">Worm Has Some Computer Users Singing The Blues</a> The Opanki worm makes the target believe they are clicking on a link to Apple's popular music site, iTunes. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/nyc_cell_ads.html">NYC Sues Wireless Phone Companies for Deceptive Advertising</a> Suit against Nextel Communications Inc., Sprint Spectrum L.P., and T-Mobile USA seeks maximum fines. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/power_phone.html">Most Consumers Choose to Bundle Local, Long-Distance Phone Service</a> Verizon, AT&T, Cox among the leaders in J.D. Power survey. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_xrated.html">FTC Cracks Down on Illegal "X-rated" Spam</a> More than $1.5 million in penalties assessed. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_air2.html">FAA Leery Of Cell Phone Use On Airliners</a> Potential for interference, annoyance and terrorist coordination cited. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/airline_web.html">Ear in the Sky</a> Feds Want to Eavesdrop on Airborne Internet Users <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/who_cellphones.html">WHO Study Examines Cellphone Risks to Kids</a> Cancer data being searched for clues about potential cell phone health risks. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/iihs_handheld.html">Crash Risk Four Times Higher When Driver is On the Phone</a> Australian study latest in a mounting body of evidence. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/dtv.html">Consumers Could Benefit from Transition to Digital TV</a> But Congress must not let incumbents grab all the spectrum, consumer groups argue. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_swapping.html">Site Offers Cell Phone Contract Swapping</a> Customers should be wary, consumer advocates warn. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/evdo_test.html">A Test of Verizon Wireless Broadband</a> We spend months trying to find a spot where this service will work for even a few minutes. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/broadbandless.html">Up the Broadband Creek Without a Signal</a> Millions of Americans can't get broadband Internet easily. What are their options? <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/google_powerline.html">Google Buys Stake in Power-Line Internet Company</a> Current Communications transmits broadband Internet over electricity lines. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/alltel_doj.html">Justice Department Forces ALLTEL Divestiture</a> Acquisition of Western Wireless results in divestitures in three states - Arkansas, Kansas, and Nebraska. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/sprint_evdo.html">Sprint Introducing Wireless Broadband Service</a> Will reach half of U.S. population by year's end, company says. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/spyware.html">Fear of Spyware Plagues Millions</a> Survey finds Americans increasingly edgy about viruses, worms, spyware and other Internet hazards. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/tmobile_sale.html">German Parent May Sell T-Mobile</a> High cost of competing in U.S. increases pressure to sell. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/scotus_broadband_fcc.html">FCC Chair Promises Quick Action on Broadband After Supreme Court Ruling</a> "Broadband parity" is bad news for AOL, Earthlink and other competitors. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/tx_wireless_billing.html">Texas, California AGs Call For End to Deceptive Billing By Wireless Phone Companies</a> FCC should let states police cell companies, attorneys general argue. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/scotus_broadband.html">Supreme Court Hands Cable Edge In Broadband Marketplace</a> Cable television operators do not have to open their systems to competitive Internet service providers, court rules. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/telco_mergers.html">Consumer Groups Oppose Big Telco Mergers</a> Big consumer groups say big telco mergers would be bad for little consumers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_phones_jhu.html">Cell-Phoning Drivers Get Failing Grade from Johns Hopkins</a> MRI research shows brain can't handle driving and talking on the phone. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/hgh_spammer2.html">Florida Human Growth Hormone Promoter Settles FTC Case</a> Consumers get $485,000, defendant keeps his $2.4 million estate. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_class.html">Judges OKs Cell Phone Safety Case</a> Suit accuses cell phone companies of not disclosing safety information. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cells_astronomers.html">Astronomers Worried About Cell Phones on Airliners</a> Transmissions could hamper astronomers using radio telescopes, scientists warn. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ca_norvergence.html">California Settles with NorVergence Leasing Co.</a> Small business paid big bucks but got no phone service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/tmobile.html">T-Mobile Ranks Highest in Wireless Customer Care Performance</a> J.D. Powers survey puts T-Mobile on top for second year. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/oh_aol.html">Ohio Settles Lawsuit With AOL</a> Company once again promises to do a better job of honoring customers' cancellations. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_motility.html">Cell Phones May Harm Sperm Cells, British Study Finds</a> The price of mobility: decreased motility. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/wv_poster.html">WV Sues "Labor Law Poster Service"</a> Company sold workplace posters available free from the state, suit charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/sbc_dsl.html">SBC Cuts DSL Price to $15</a> Company hopes to push back cable TV competitors as it prepares to enter cable market later this year. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/norvergence_settle.html">AGs Settle NorVergence Claims With Three Leasing Companies</a> Small businesses were on the hook for telephone service that no longer exists. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ca_mci.html">California Investigates MCI Billing</a> Company has allegedly been charging non-customers a minimum usage fee since at least 2002 despite cease and desist orders. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/telecom_taxes.html">Telecom Taxes Decried</a> Antiquated state taxes burden consumers, study charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/voip_911_fcc3.html">FCC Requires VoIP Carriers to Provide Enhanced 911 Service</a> Action follows lawsuits by three states. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ny_time_warner.html">NY Wrings Concessions from Time Warner Cable</a> Company agrees to ensure that its promotions are honest. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/norvergence_ge.html">GE Capital Agrees to NorVergence Settlement</a> Pact could provide millions of dollars in debt forgiveness to small businesses. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ambert_alerts.html">Amber Alerts Moving To Cell Phones</a> Industrywide effort will bring text bulletins to customers who sign up for them. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/voip_911_fcc2.html">FCC Ready to Require VoIP Carriers to Provide 911 Service</a> But commission won't require Bell companies to cooperate with VoIP providers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_tumors_sweden.html">Swedish Study Finds Cell Phone-Brain Tumor Link</a> Rural cell phone users eight times more likely to develop brain tumor, researchers find. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cpsc_cell_batteries.html">Feds Warn of Cell Phone Battery Hazards</a> Agency ignores risk of long-term radio frequency emissions, concentrates on risks of battery explosions, fires. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/aol_mail.html">AOL Adds Free Email to IM Accounts</a> Company hopes to create an all-in-one communications portal. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/new_worm.html">A New Worm Crawls the Web</a> Computer security firm Trend Mico says WORM_MYTOB.ED is spreading fast. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/vonage_verizon.html">Vonage To Tie Into Verizon's 911 System</a> Deals with additional Bell companies to follow, Vonage pledges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ct_vonage.html">Connecticut Sues Vonage Over 911 Claims</a> Company misrepresents its 911 capabilities, the suit alleges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/verizon_mci2.html">Verizon Wins the MCI Bidding</a> If approved, the deal would create the nation's second-largest telecom company, just behind SBC-AT&T. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/voip_instat.html">Mass Migration to VoIP Predicted</a> In-Stat report sees migration peaking in 2010-2014. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/mi_vonage.html">Michigan Warns Vonage About 911</a> Company doesn't fully disclose its 911 limitations, state charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_roulette.html">Odds of Finding the Best Cell Phone Service Worse than Roulette</a> Without reliable coverage data, consumers can't make reliable choice, study finds. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/voip_911_fcc.html">VOIP 911 Moves To Front Burner At FCC</a> Chairman says FCC must address issue quickly, since it has blocked states from regulating Internet phone service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/adelphia_fund.html">Adelphia To Set Up Victims Fund</a> Rigas family stripped of nearly all its assets to monetize $720 million fund. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_content.html">Wireless Groups Developing Content Ratings</a> Adult content likely to be among the first to use streaming wireless video. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/verizon_dsl2.html">Verizon Will Offer Stand-Alone DSL Service</a> The move accommodates customers who want to keep DSL but switch to Internet phone service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/internet_tax.html">Congress Considers Permanent Ban on Internet Tax</a> Federal, state and local Internet taxes would be banned. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/vonage_911.html">911 Issue Becoming an Emergency for VOIP Providers</a> Other states likely to follow Texas in challenging VOIP providers' lack of 911 access. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_taxes.html">Cell Phone Taxes on the Rise</a> Some states' cell tax now 20 percent or more, industry group complains. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/wimax.html">Intel Introduces New WiMAX Chip</a> WiMAX promises wireless broadband over greater distances and at higher speeds. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ok_cell_scam.html">Cell Phone Charity A Scam, Oklahoma Charges</a> Used cell phones supposedly were used to help battered women. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_sex.html">Cell Phone Users Interrupt Sex for Phone Calls</a> Fourteen percent of the world's cell phone users report that they have stopped in the middle of a sex act to answer a ringing wireless device, Ad Age reported. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/air_rage.html">Cell Phones on Planes? Maybe Not</a> Survey warns of air rage if current prohibitions are lifted. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/aol_voip2.html">AOL Launches Internet Phone Service</a> Service is $29.99 the first six months, $39.99 thereafter. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/voip_idc.html">Internet Telephony Taking Off, Analysts Report</a> IDC predicts 27 million VOIP users by 2009. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_virus.html">Cell Phone Viruses a Growing Threat</a> Consumers should treat unexpected text messages as potential viruses and delete them. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/verizon_cramming.html">New York Wins Cramming Concessions from Verizon</a> Company agrees to protect customers from unauthorized third-party charges on their phone bills. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/vonage_sbc.html">SBC, Vonage in Stand-Off Over 9-1-1</a> Bell companies reluctant to let Internet phone carriers into 9-1-1 system. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fcc_cell_complaints.html">Cingular Tops Cell Phone Complaint List</a> Cingular's acquisition of AT&T Wireless spelled trouble for many consumers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fcc_dsl.html">FCC Disconnects Stand-Alone DSL Service</a> Commission overrides state rules that allowed consumers to get DSL without subscribing to land-line telephone service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ky_yellow_pages.html">Kentucky Slams Book On Yellow Pages Scam</a> Small businesses billed for service they didn't order. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/tx_vonage.html">Texas Sues Vonage over 911 Access</a> Consumers not clearly informed they must sign up for 9-1-1 service, suit charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/pa_att.html">AT&T Agrees to Comply with Pennsylvania's Do Not Call Law</a> Company had claimed it was not covered by Pennsylvania law. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fcc_cell_rates.html">FCC Adopts National Standard on Cell Phone Billing</a> State rules superseded by new rules, intended to make cell phone bills easier to understand. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/aol_voip.html">AOL Dives Into Internet Phone Scramble</a> Links to e-mail and instant messaging likely to propel AOL to top of the VOIP heap. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_firefly.html">Firefly Promotes a Cell Phone for Kids</a> Promoters ignore researchers' warnings about cell use by children. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/nhtsa_cell_phones.html">Study: Eight Percent of Drivers Are On the Phone</a> Up from four percent in 2000, NHTSA finds. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/gsm_at_sea.html">Cell Phones At Sea</a> Cell phones are coming to a ferry and cruise ship near you. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/desktop_cell.html">Coming Soon: Desktop Cell Phones</a> Fixed wireless phones make it easier to dump landline service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/verizon_mci.html">Verizon Acquiring MCI</a> With SBC buying AT&T, the deal marks the end of long-distance as a separate business. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_spam.html">Cell Spam On the Rise</a> Study finds consumers tend to change carriers rather than get a new number. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/mo_sbc.html">SBC Settles Missouri Do Not Call Case</a> SBC agrees to respect wishes of the 1.7 million homes on the state's No Call list. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/sbc_att_cu.html">Consumers Union Blasts SBC-AT&T Merger</a> Telecommunications market turning into a duopoly, CU charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/sbc_att2.html">SBC Buys AT&T</a> Now what? Does Verizon have to buy MCI? <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/adelphia.html">Adelphia Cable Sale Nears</a> Time Warner, Comcast bid on bankrupt Adelphia. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cpuc_wireless.html">California Suspends Wireless Bill of Rights</a> Consumer advocates denounce "vigilante action." <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/sbc_att.html">SBC May Buy AT&T</a> Powerful regional Bell company said to be in talks to buy disgraced AT&T. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_tv.html">Cell Phone Users Eager for Video</a> Study finds cell phone users embrace notion of watching TV and movies on their cell. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ct_wireless_411.html">Connecticut May Outlaw Wireless Directory</a> California legislation causes Sprint to drop out of directory project. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fl_att_settlement.html">Florida Reaches Settlement with AT&T</a> Floridians deployed in the Middle East will get free calling cards. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fl_norvergence.html">Leasing Companies Release Florida Customers from NorVergence Leases</a> Bankrupt telecom company left customers with big payments, no service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/verizon_3g.html">Verizon Launching New Multimedia Cell Service</a> Subscribers can watch streaming video and send brief video clips of their own. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/comcast_voip.html">Comcast To Offer Phone Service</a> Nation's largest cable company will roll out Internet phone service to its subscribers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/alltel.html">ALLTEL Buys Western Wireless</a> Telecom consolidation shows no signs of slowing down. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/att_calling_cards.html">AT&T Faces $500 Million Phone Card Payment</a> Company has evaded fees paid by its rivals for years. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/mo_att.html">AT&T; to Pay Missouri $50,000 for Improper Billing</a> This time around, company billed non-customers a "basic use" fee. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cell_satisfaction.html">Cell Phone Users Unhappy, Survey Finds</a> Consumer Reports finds users of every major company have complaints. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/time_warner_wireless.html">Time Warner Cable Plans Cell Phone Service</a> Cable giant wants to be first to offer Big Four -- local phone, cable, Internet and wireless. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fcc_air_data.html">FCC Moves Ahead on Airborne Wireless Voice and Data</a> Wireless Internet expected by 2006 but cell phones aloft may take longer. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fcc_local_rules.html">FCC Phases Out Discounts for Local Phone Competitors</a> Competitors can build their own networks or use other technology, commissions decides. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/sprint_nextel2.html">Sprint and Nextel Make It Official</a> Boards of both companies approve merger. New entity will be third largest wireless carrier. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/sprint_verizon.html">Verizon In Bid For Sprint?</a> Pac-Man game heats up. As Sprint prepares to devour Nextel, a larger, hungrier player looms. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/wireless_marketing_calls.html">Cell Phone Sales Calls Not a Threat (Yet)</a> Despite an e-mail making the rounds of the Internet, telemarketing calls to wireless phones are illegal and no national directory of cell phone numbers yet exists. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/sprint_nextel.html">Sprint, Nextel Merger May Be Next</a> Companies won't confirm it but merger talks reportedly underway. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/wireless_411.html">Users Oppose Wireless 411, Study Finds</a> Major wireless companies forging ahead with unpopular scheme to list customers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/boost.html">Nextel Signs One-Millionth Boost Customer</a> Push-to-talk phones target youth market. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/mo_fax_blast.html">Missouri Jams Fax Blaster</a> California company fined $67,000. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/norvergence_ge.html">GE Capital Settles NY NorVergence Claims</a> Other leasing firms still trying to collect from victims of bankrupt telecom scheme. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/alyon_settle.html">Alyon Technologies Settles FTC Charges</a> Company will drop its claim to $17 million in charges for adult videotext services. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_fcc.html">AT&T Will Pay FCC $500,000 for Erroneous Billing</a> Company concedes it billed wrongfully customers and non-customers a monthly recurring "base rate." <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cingular_broadband.html">Cingular Will Deploy High-Speed Wireless Broadband</a> Roll-out starting next year should spread to all major markets by 2006. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/espn_mobile.html">ESPN Suits Up for Cell Service</a> Sports channel will offer cell phone service with easy access to sports scores. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cell_towers.html">British Lab Will Study Cell Phone Radiation</a> Researchers will measure the effects of cell tower radiation on hypersensitive subjects and a control group. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cell_phone_batteries.html">Risk of Cell Phone Explosions Growing</a> Counterfeit batteries and miniaturization increase risks to users, safety agency warns. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/norvergence_ma.html">Massachusetts Sues NorVergence</a> Bankrupt phone company allegedly bilked thousands of small businesses. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cable_bundles.html">Cable TV Pricing Report Disputed</a> FCC study finds unbundling services wouldn't save consumers money. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fat_fingers.html">Sprint Named in Fat Fingers Suit</a> Class action says Sprint deceived consumers by setting up numbers one digit off from its competitors. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/aol_broadband.html">AOL Abandons Broadband</a> Existing customers will revert to dial-up if they don't find another provider. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/voip_fcc2.html">FCC Exempts VoIP From State Regulation</a> Commission hopes to spur growth of Internet-based phone service. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/spam_felony.html">Spammer Faces Prison in Virginia</a> Jury recommends nine years in first test of Virginia's tough anti-spam law. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/norvergence_il.html">Illinois Sues NorVergence</a> Bankrupt company faces legal challenges from at least three states and the Federal Trade Commission. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/voip_fcc_ruling.html">FCC Sets VoIP Ruling</a> Commission will rule November 9 on whether VoIP is exempt from state and local regulation and tariffs. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/nextel_verizon.html">Nextel Gets More Spectrum Space</a> Resolves dispute with Verizon over "push to talk" slogan. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cingular.html">Cingular-AT&T Wireless Merger Approved</a> Cingular becomes nation's biggest carrier. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/classmates.html">NetZero-Juno Parent Buys Classmates</a> $100 million buys database of 38 million. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/akimbo.html">Akimbo Launches Web Video-On-Demand</a> New venture uses set-top box to link TV to Web-based video library. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/direct_tv_web.html">DirecTV Abandons Satellite Internet Plans</a> Will shift satellite capacity to HDTV projects. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/verizon_fiber.html">Verizon Bets a Bundle on Fiber</a> Nation's largest phone company will spend $2.8 billion to build fiber-to-home network. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/norvergence_fl.html">Florida Sues 12 Leasing Companies In NorVergence Case</a> Small businesses signed leases for thousands of dollars for phone service that never materialized. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/wireless_spending.html">Wireless Spending Outpaces Landlines</a> Young males most likely to rely solely on their cell phone. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_florida2.html">Judge Allows Florida Case Against AT&T; to Proceed</a> State is suing company for billing customers for services they neither ordered nor wanted. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/voip_fcc.html">FCC Chair Wants VoIP Free of State Control</a> State regulation will doom new technology, Michael Powell argues. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/sbc_wireless.html">SBC Enters Wi-Fi Race</a> SBC is offering its broadband Internet subscribers $2-per-month access to its network of 4,000 wireless hotspots, including UPS Store locations. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/earthlink_bpl.html">Earthlink Will Offer BPL Internet Service in New York</a> Con Ed opens its lines to broadband as competition heats up in nation's largest city. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/high_power_internet.html">Feds OK Internet Service Over Power Lines</a> Broadband over Power Lines (BPL) offers a new way to bring high-speed data to consumers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/tmobile_jdpowers.html">T-Mobile Ranks Highest in Wireless Satisfaction</a> J.D. Power and Associates reports T-Mobile ranks highest in overall retail sales customer satisfaction. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/time_warner_voip.html">Time Warner Rolls Out Internet Phone Service in NY, NJ</a> Move is a challenge to Verizon in its biggest market. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/verity.html">Court Rules Against Videotext Billing Scheme</a> $1.6 million to be returned to consumers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/norvergence_nj.html">States Probing NorVergence Collapse</a> Bankrupt phone reseller left thousands without phone service and stuck with long-term leases. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cingular_fine.html">California Fines Cingular $12 Million</a> Company must also pay $40 million or more in refunds to customers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fcc_broadband.html">Study Charges FCC Slowing Broadband Deployment</a> Letting Bell companies raise wholesale costs of lines will retard broadband growth, researchers warn. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/junk_fax.html">Critics say Junk Fax Bill Could Boomerang</a> Congress considers bill heavily lobbied by industry groups. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cell_privacy.html">Bill Would Limit Telemarketer Calls to Cell Phones</a> Congress weighs whether cell phone numbers should be published without consent. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/wireless_survey.html">Survey Finds More Satisfaction with Wireless Service</a> It's the first time a significant increase has been achieved on a year-to-year basis in three years of J.D. Powers studies. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/mn_lcr.html">Minnesota Sues LCR for Slamming</a> Company brought slamming to "a new low," state charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ftc_sprint_att.html">Sprint, AT&T; Denied Service Based on Credit Reports</a> Companies will pay nearly $1.5 million to settle charges. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cell_spammer.html">Court Bans Cell Phone Spammer</a> Rhode Island man flooded wireless customers with text messages. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/siemens_mobile.html">Siemens Warns of Possible Hearing Damage in Some Cell Phones</a> Disconnect tone could play loudly under certain conditions. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/prepaid_illinois.html">Illinois Targets Pre-Paid Calling Cards</a> New law requires more complete rate disclosure, gives state more power to go after offenders. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/phone_rate_tag.html">Phone Rate Tag Team Goes for the Gold</a> Big and small alike, phone companies united in raising rates and fees. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ill_lcr.html">Illinois Hits LCR Telecom With 22 Complaints</a> Attorney general charges company "slammed" small business phone subscribers in several Illinois counties. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/voip.html">Internet Phone Service: Curse or Cure?</a> Voice calls over the Internet could save consumers big bucks ... or not. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cell_hands_free.html">Hands-Free Phones Safer, Study Finds</a> Reaction time, steering better when not holding phone, researchers found. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cell_phones_hospitals.html">Brits OK Cell Phones in Hospitals</a> Regulatory agency says hospitals should "balance" risks with benefits. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_exits_residential.html">AT&T Abandons Residential Market</a> Company decides to focus its resources on business and government customers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cell_phone_agreement.html">Cell Phone Carriers Agree to New Ground Rules in 32 States</a> Three major carriers agree to provide better coverage maps, full rate disclosures and to allow two-week trial. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/optinrealbig.html">OptInRealBig.com Settles NY Spamming Charges</a> Prosecutors snared more than 10,000 e-mails with deceptive addresses and subject lines. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cell_air.html">In-Flight Cell Phone System Survives Test Flight</a> Commercial deployment about 24 months away. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cell_phone_fire.html">Teen Burned When Cell Phone Catches Fire</a> Fire investigators say battery apparently overheated and exploded. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_refunds_ny.html">AT&T Agrees to Pay Refunds to New Yorkers</a> Company wrongfully billed consumers who were not its customers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cell_phone_tickets.html">Make a Call, Get a Ticket</a> Washington, D.C., New Jersey, join New York in outlawing handheld cell phone calls while driving. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_local_markets.html">AT&T Hangs Up; Says It Will Pull Out of 7 States</a> MCI reportedly may exit residential business altogether. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cablevision_bundle.html">Cablevision Rolls Out Internet/Cable/Phone Package</a> $90 a month buys it all -- local & long-distance phone, high-speed Internet and digital cable. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/va_hgh.html">Virginia Arrests Alleged HGH Spammer</a> Texas woman faces five felony count under Virginia's tough anti-spam law. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/new_access.html">States Settle with New Access</a> Ten states allege telephone reseller misrepresented its services. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ca_cell_bill_of_rights.html">California Adopts Wireless Consumer Bill of Rights</a> Lets consumers cancel during first 30 days. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_merger_phoenix.html">Consumers Will Pay Big for Cingular/AT&T; Merger, Study Warns</a> When Bell companies dominate wireless and landline, prices go straight up, report concludes. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_florida.html">Florida Court Orders AT&T; Refunds</a> Company admits billing about one million non-customers nationwide. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_sprint.html">AT&T Teams With Sprint to Return to Wireless Business</a> Plans big push into prepaid wireless. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cell_fires.html">Cell Phones Blamed in Fires</a> Student burned at Mobil station, oil workers injured in Texas. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_bells.html">Phone Meltdown Approaches - Local Carriers, AT&T/MCI Deadlocked over local network rates.</a> <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_minnesota.html">More Slamming Charges Against AT&T</a> Minnesota says company wrongfully billed thousands of consumers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_wireless_jr.html">AT&T; Wireless to Rise From Ashes</a> AT&T pledges to launch new wireless service "the next day" following sale of wireless unit to Cingular. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/sprint_slam.html">Sprint to Pay Florida $2.4 Million for Slamming</a> Unrelated retail purchases used to sign up unwitting consumers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_slam.html">Class Action Charges AT&T Slammed Non-Customers</a> Improper charges show up on local phone bills. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/can_spam.html">Feds Nab Two Big Spammers</a> Scam artists were pushing diet patches and human growth hormone. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/alyon_ftc.html">FTC Admits Altering Affidavit in Alyon Case</a> Alteration made it appear consumers did not have to pay bills from Alyon. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/do_not_call_scam.html">Feds Allege Do-Not-Call Scam</a> North Carolina company allegedly charged consumers but did nothing. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/mci.html">MCI Reloaded</a> WorldCom emerges from bankruptcy with new/old name. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/sexual.html">Sex Spam Must Be Labeled - Feds</a> The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a new rule that requires labeling of sexually explicit sapm. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_bills_noncustomers.html">AT&T Bills Non-Customers</a> Sends bills to thousands of non-customers in the Northeast, tries to sell them AT&T when they call to complain. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_upgrade.html">Left Behind: The AT&T Wireless "Upgrade"</a> Want to use all those minutes? You'll need a new phone. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_hike2.html">More AT&T Rate Hikes</a> Big increase in "co-billing" fee, minimum charges and international mobile-connection charges. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/cell_porting.html">AT&T Wireless Maintains Lead in Number Portability Problems</a> Complaints slowing from previous months, FCC reports. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/cingular_att.html">Cingular "Wins" AT&T; Wireless</a> Merger will create nation's largest cell phone company. What's the benefit for consumers? <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/sprint_rates.html">Sprint Long Distance Rates Jump 33%</a> Large and small carriers quick to raise rates recently. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/telemarketers.html">Telemarketers Must Add Caller ID Info</a> New requirement is part of Do Not Call rules. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/attw_glitch.html">AT&T Wireless Blames Software Glitch for Losses</a> Company lost more customers than it signed when number portability became effective. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/rf_exposure.html">Cell Phones Probably Safe, British Study Concludes</a> Calls for more research on long-term effects. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/mn_cell_one.html">Minnesota Sues Cellular One For Overcharging</a> California suit against Nextel advances. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_hike.html">AT&T; Hiking Minimum Fees on Three Phone Services</a> MCI, Sprint expected to follow. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/att_cingular.html">Cingular, AT&T Wireless In Merger Talks</a> T-Mobile may also bid for AT&T. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/fax_fine.html">"Junk Fax-Blaster" Fined $5.4 Million</a> Fax.com fined for sending unsolicited faxes. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/att20.html">20th Anniversary of AT&T; Breakup</a> More choices for consumers, more confusion too. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/fcc_dnc.html">FCC Issues First Do-Not-Call Citation</a> California mortgage company cited for eight calls. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/att_cell_numbers.html">AT&T Wireless Leads In Number Portability Problems</a> At&T also reported to be losing the most customers. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/att_hikes.html">AT&T Hikes Fees by $40 Million</a> MCI, Sprint, WorldXChange right behind. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/cell_portability.html">Cell Phone Numbers Unshackled</a> Court refuses to block new rules allowing transfer of home phone numbers to cell phones. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/nokia_counterfeit.html">Nokia Pursues Battery Counterfeiters</a> "Sophisticated enemy" selling millions of dangerous knock-offs in Europe. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/starband_emerges.html">StarBand Exits Bankruptcy</a> Satellite-based ISP hopes to rebuild following 18 months in bankruptcy. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/numbers_up.html">Number's Up for Local Phone Companies</a> Consumers will be able to move their home phone number to a cell phone beginning Nov. 24, the Federal Communications Commission ruled. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/idt.html">IDT Calling Card Charges Probed</a> New Jersey investigating whether card fees are adequately disclosed to consumers. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/epixtar.html">Web Crammers Accused of Fraud</a> Miami operation billed businesses and non-profits for Internet services they didn't want and didn't use. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/att_dnc2.html">AT&T; Faces $780,000 Do-Not-Call Fine</a> FCC says it got 360 complaints fron consumers who had asked not to be called. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/aol_ohio.html">Ohio Latest to Sue AOL</a> State says AOL failed to honor customer requests to cancel. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/news03/spammers_terminated.html">How-to-Spam Spammers Fined $2 Million</a> California tracks down Los Angeles spammers, promises more prosecutions to follow. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/news03/dnc_complaints2.html">Do-Not-Call Complaints Hit 37,000</a> Nearly 54 million consumers opt of out telemarketing calls so far. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/aol_subpoenas.html">2 Million AOL Subscribers Quit in Last Year</a> Top executives subpoenaed by SEC investigators. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/nextel_cingular_suit.html">Consumer Group Sues Nextel, Cingular</a> Los Angeles suits seek class action status. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/qwest_settles.html">Qwest Pays Big Refunds in Arizona</a> Company settles suit in hopes of winning approval to sell long-distance in state. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/cell_phone_deals.html">It's Cell Phone Deal Days As Number Portability Nears</a> Nov. 24 is the day when you can take it with you. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/cell_regs.html">Taxes, Fees & Regs Add 18% to Cell Phone Bills</a> Consumers will soon be paying $10 per month in fees and taxes. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/dnc_complaints.html">Consumers Wage War on Telemarketers</a> More than 15,000 complaints filed against callers. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/aol_netscape.html">AOL Will Offer $9.95 Dial-Up Service</a> Hopes to slow customer defections. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/fcc_cable.html">Court Orders Cable Firms to Share Broadband</a> Don't hold your breath. Lengthy appeals likely. <a href="att_arb02.html">Supreme Court Upholds AT&T Customers' Right to Day in Court</a> Denies company's appeal of Appeals Court ruling on arbitration clause. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/yahoo.html">Yahoo To Clean Up Telemarketing Policies</a> Agrees to pay $75,000 in settlement with New York Attorney General. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/aol_doublebill.html">Class Action Accuses AOL of Double-Billing Scheme</a> Hundreds of thousands of consumers duped into paying two monthly fees for one service, suit charges. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/aol_ftc.html">AOL, Compuserve Settle Federal Charges of Unfair Practices</a> AOL agrees to stop billing customers who cancel their service. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/aol_employees.html">AOL Employees Complain of Cut-Throat Corporate Culture</a> Lack of diversity, locker-room atmosphere faulted. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/ftc_nsi.html">Network Solutions Settles FTC Charges</a> Agrees not to stop bilking customers into transferring their Internet registration. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/isabel_cells.html">Many Cell Phones Down for the Count During Isabel</a> Cell towers failed quickly when electrical grid went down. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/ca_cell.html">California Proposes Bill of Rights for Telecom Consumers</a> Cell customers would have 45 days to cancel if service proved inadequate. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/portable.html">Verizon Buys Into Number Portability</a> Largest wireless carrier says it will stop fighting FCC rule that lets customers take their number with them when changing providers. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/cell_numbers.html">Portable Phones, Portable Numbers</a> Court Upholds Cell Phone Number Portability <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/aol_losses.html">AOL Loses Million Subscribers</a> Dial-up customers jumping ship, broadband customers not taking AOL's bait. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/att_hike.html">AT&T Helps Itself to $1.08 Per Month</a> Adds a "regulatory assessment fee" to pay for its lobbyists and expert witnesses. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/cell_patch.html">Court Order Snags Cell Phone "Radiation Protection Patches"</a> Patches not shown to be effective, feds charge. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/dnc_att.html">AT&T Will Run Do-Not-Call List</a> Even though there were more consumer complaints about AT&t's telemarketing practices, company's bid was the "strongest," officials say. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/mci.html">WorldCom Morphs Into MCI</a> WorldCom hopes to exit bankruptcy this summer. Changes name (back) to MCI. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/qwest.html">Minnesota Fines Qwest $26 Million</a> The state may also contest the company's application to provide long-distance service. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/webnet.html">WebNet Fined $1.2 Million for Slamming</a> Company switched customers' long-distance service without permission, FCC charges. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/axces.html">Missouri Fines Axces for Slamming</a> Company snared consumers with supposed sports-car raffle. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://consumeraffairs.com/news03/cell_suit.html">Cell Phone Radiation Suit Dismissed</a> Judge says state courts have no authority in cell phone issues. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news03/att_arb.html">AT&T Can't Require Arbitration, Court Rules</a> 7 million California customers freed from "oppressive" regulations. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news03/ild.html">ILD Fined $675,000 For Deceptive Phone Charges</a> Wrongfully dialed consumers who called toll-free numbers. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news03/sprint_rates.html">Sprint Raises Long-Distance & Residential Rates</a> AT&T also circling as MCI WorldCom's canteen runs dry. <a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news03/nextel.html">Class Action Filed Against Nextel</a> Imposed new fees without prior notice, suit charges. </td> <td width="364" valign="top" bgcolor="#FFFFFF">   <table cellspacing="2" cellpadding="10" border="0" width="350"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <div align="center">  <script type="text/javascript"> GA_googleFillSlotWithSize("ca-pub-0200629403145096", "CA_FamilyATFRightRect300x250", 300, 250); </script> </div> <div align="center">  <script type="text/javascript"> aster_cloud_id = '2416931'; aster_cloud_format = '300x250'; </script> <script type="text/javascript"> document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://web.asterpix.com/media/js/searchlight.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); </script>  </div> <div align="center"> CONSUMER NEWS </div> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/01/internet_health.html">Medicine 2.0: Taking Your Health Into Your Own Hands</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/01/gas_prices396.html">Gas Prices Top 2009 Highs</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/01/nexus_onec.html">Google's Nexus One: Could It Be A Kindle Killer?</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100111001522/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/01/doughnut_hole.html">Medicare Recipients In 'Doughnut Hole' Skip Meds</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/should-you-buy-an-orphaned-car-model.aspx?pid=p:caf">Should You Buy a Pontiac or a Saturn?</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100111001522/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/checking/bank-failure-worries-move-money.aspx?pid=p:caf">Bank Failure Worries? 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