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AT&T DSL customers may be entitled to benefits from a Class Action settlement
AT&T DSL customers have filed suit alleging that AT
T-Mobile to lift cap on 5 GB monthly plan
Wow. There is always a first. T-mobile is taking a step in the right direction regarding the consumer.
UCAN and Twitter: Using social media to stand on the shoulders of giants
Here at UCAN, we are first and foremost consumer advocates. To us, proper advocacy means giving consumers strong shoulders to stand on in order to let their voices be heard. Technology, especially new and social media, provides both UCAN and its members a great way to reach out to companies in ways they couldn't dream of with traditional media.
AT&T Begins Closing Legacy Worldnet Accounts
Starting April 5, AT&T is integrating its legacy accounts with its new account services. What does this mean for Worldnet customers? No access to your e-mail! While AT&T did give fair notice, there many be a few e-mails or contacts you didn't quite have the chance to transfer. However, thanks to the great work of one our supporters, not all hope is lost. Read more after the jump.
Is your broadband connection a turtle or a rabbit? Some consumer tools for dealing with a slow internet connection?
Is your internet connection slower than Congress trying to pass health reform? If so, here is some good news. There are some new and useful tools to help you deal with your dragging broadband.
TP2 One Month Later: The Touch Pro's and Cons
Verizon's Touch Pro 2 smartphone is a must if you need a keypad and the fullest possible Exchange integration but it's not what I had hoped for.
Google To Go: Observations on the Motorala DROID Smart Phone
A review of Verizon Wireless' new Motorola DROID Smartphone using the Android mobile operating system and why I'm taking mine back.
Does the Fair Credit Reporting Act apply to Equifax's National Consumer Telecom and Utility Exchange?
Telecom and utility companies use the National Consumers Telecom & Utilities Exchange (NCTUE), a members-only, unique Equifax database to review consumer credit history. The question remains whether the Fair Credit Reporting Act applies to the NCTUE and what information consumers should be able to obtain about themselves.
Last Day, No Overlay: 760 Subscribers Must Dial The Whole Deal
Subscribers in Southern California's 760 Area Code Must Now Dial All 10 Digits
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