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FCC Clears Comcast Purchase Of AT&T Broadband

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the permission-based-marketing dept.

Torgo's Pizza writes "The FCC just granted final approval for Comcast to complete its $30.5 billion purchase of AT&T Broadband. Despite consumer worries of increased rates and clear domination of the market, Chairman Michael Powell stated, "The benefits of this transaction are considerable, the potential harms negligible.""

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  1. Oh good! by JosefWells · · Score: 4, Funny

    It was so much fun going from AT&T @HOME to AT&T, I can't wait to get flipped over to a new network!

    I wonder if Comcast can bring the same exciting server name changes and mass outages that came with the last switch. I am all-aflutter with anticipation!

    No, really I am.

  2. Mikey seems confused by dirvish · · Score: 5, Funny

    Chairman Michael Powell stated, "The benefits of this transaction are considerable, the potential harms negligible."

    I am pretty sure he got that backwards...

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    1. Re:Mikey seems confused by HiThere · · Score: 5, Funny

      No. You are just misunderstanding what imporantance he attributes to who getting harmed. And who he figures is going to benefit.

      Hint: It's not you.

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      I think we've pushed this "anyone can grow up to be president" thing too far.
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