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Internet providers vow to keep customers connected during outbreak — even if they can’t pay
Fox News ^ | 03/14/2020 | James Rogers

Posted on 03/14/2020 6:28:32 AM PDT by Olog-hai

Internet providers AT&T, Comcast and Verizon are among a slew of companies that have committed to keeping Americans connected even if they can’t pay their bills during the coronavirus outbreak.

Dozens of Internet and telephone service providers have signed the FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge.

The companies have agreed to “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,” for a 60-day period, according to the FCC.

They have also promised to waive any late fees incurred because of the coronavirus crisis and open their Wi-Fi hotspots to any American who needs them. …

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Computers/Internet; Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: atandt; comcast; coronavirus; covid19; fcc; internet; verizon; wifi

1 posted on 03/14/2020 6:28:33 AM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

Oh good. No need for me to pay the next 60 days. I’m not going to be a sucker and pay while others get a free ride.


2 posted on 03/14/2020 6:32:55 AM PDT by Codeflier (FearRepublic.com - keeping the media panic narrative going 24/7 to finally bring down Trump)
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To: Olog-hai

Thanks for the info!

I wonder where does internet provider Spectrum stand on this?


3 posted on 03/14/2020 6:35:52 AM PDT by WildHighlander57 ((WildHighlander57 returning after lurking since 2000)
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To: Codeflier

Yeah man I was born to scam :-) this is a score. I’ll be calling Verizon.


4 posted on 03/14/2020 6:41:10 AM PDT by dp0622 (Radicals, racists Don't point fingers at me I'm a small town white boy Just tryin to make ends meet)
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To: Olog-hai

Only until the Globalists order them to shut down domestic communication.


5 posted on 03/14/2020 6:52:41 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (If White Privilege is real, why did Elizabeth Warren lie about being an Indian?)
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To: Olog-hai

cripes...bernie didn’t get elected yet


6 posted on 03/14/2020 8:34:54 AM PDT by stylin19a (((2016 - Best.Election.Of.All.Times.Ever.In.The.History.Of.Ever)))
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