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FCC and Comcast, Charter, Verizon, & Others – Internet Access Pledge

Agency / Department: FCC and Comcast, Charter, Verizon, & Others

Resource: Internet Access Pledge

Details: The FCC has issued a pledge on Friday for internet and telecommunications companies to “keep Americans connected” during the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The pledge means that for the next 60 days, a participating internet service provider should:

Not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay their bills due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic; Waive any late fees that any residential or small business customers incur because of their economic circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic; and Open its Wi-Fi hotspots to any American who needs them.

Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-internet-phone-fcc-pledge-keep-america-connected-online-isp-2020-3?utm_source=feedburner&amp%3Butm_medium=referral&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+businessinsider+%28Business+Insider%29

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