Rosenworcel: FCC Carefully Weighing Verizon/Tracfone
The FCC is addressing questions raised last month in a letter from Senate Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and other Democrats on Verizon’s proposed buy of Tracfone (see 2107210054), acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel responded, in letters posted…
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Thursday. “Our public interest analysis takes several factors into account, including issues raised in your letter like the impact on consumers and competition,” Rosenworcel said. “We determine if we can appropriately remedy any harms that may arise from the transaction, and also review any benefits that the transaction may confer for consumers and the communications marketplace.” She said she couldn’t comment on the merits of the proceeding.