This is the report that AT&T does NOT want you to see: Phone Bill Survey of UCAN Members
This analysis of consumer phone bills in PDF format has spurred an intense reaction from AT&T and its cronies in the mainstream media. This report dares to suggest that the deregulation of phone services has increased the cost of communications for low-income consumers. GET IT HERE.
Open letter to CPUC from seven consumer advocates on increased prices from the AT&T telephone monopoly
The formerly-regulated companies (Verizon, AT&T, SureWest and Frontier) have imposed higher prices and more restrictive terms and conditions for their service offerings. They have also benefited from consolidation in the marketplace and huge company-wide profits. Contrary to their claims of being hamstrung by competitors, they display all of the hallmarks of unregulated near-monopolies. Is this the outcome the Commission anticipated? Read more.
UCAN Letter of Opposition to Commissioner Chong
UCAN Executive Director Michael Shames' 2006 letter to the California State Senate protesting the appointment of Ms. Rachelle Chong to the Public Utilities Commission.
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