PK Argues Against Expedited Review of Verizon/Tracfone
The lack of an eligible telecom carrier compliance plan means review of Verizon's buy of Tracfone (see 2009140010) shouldn't get streamlined treatment, Public Knowledge representatives told FCC International Bureau staffers, according to a posting Tuesday. PK said the active FCC…
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investigation against Tracfone for Lifeline violations also backs the argument that Verizon's ETC eligibility should be tied to the transaction. It said streamlined treatment also seems inappropriate, given calls for "pencils down" by members of Congress (see 2011100061). Verizon didn't comment Wednesday. T-Mobile opposes expedited review (see 2010140037).