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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. Translation: by antis0c · · Score: 2, Redundant

    The benefits of this transaction are considerable, the potential harms negligible.

    The benefits of this transaction are considerable to us, the potential harms that many come to you, we don't give a damn about.

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  2. I am by Com2Kid · · Score: 1, Redundant

    FUUUUCKED!

    Comcast == monthly download limits.

    Fuuuuck!

    Comcast is the suck!

    TGDSLINRP (Thank God DSL Is Now Reasonably Priced)

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