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Groups Urge FCC To Block NBC-Comcast Merger

Posted by Soulskill on from the my-tv-is-comcastic-enough-thanks dept.

GovTechGuy writes "A coalition of media companies, labor groups and privacy advocates have combined to urge the FCC to block the proposed merger of NBC Universal and cable giant Comcast. In a letter sent to the FCC Monday (PDF), the groups argue the new $30 billion entity would have unprecedented control over the media landscape, raising antitrust concerns. Among the threats listed are the potential for the new media giant to violate net neutrality and favor its own content both on television and online."

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  1. I'm not worried by fortapocalypse · · Score: 3, Funny

    So what? I don't have Comcast.

    1. Re:I'm not worried by somaTh · · Score: 3, Funny

      So, it's okay for Comcast and NBC to merge then? What about Fox and Cox? Would you claim that rocks?

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    2. Re:I'm not worried by jgagnon · · Score: 3, Funny

      They could have a very successful Furry channel together...

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    3. Re:I'm not worried by frank_adrian314159 · · Score: 3, Funny

      What about Fox and Cox? Would you claim that rocks?

      That Fox and Cox! That Fox and Cox! I do not like that Fox and Cox. The merger rocks for Fox and Cox. But put them both into a box. And keep them both secured with locks.

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