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MADem

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8. This is DU, where people can take the good news that Verizon can't screw people over by

Reply to freshwest (Reply #6)

Thu Sep 4, 2014, 12:55 AM

Sep 2014

swiping and reselling their private details anymore, and manage to make it BAD NEWS that they didn't get a check for three dollars out of the bargain--after the lawyers got their bite of the apple.

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Verizon to pay $7.4M to settle FCC investigation into customer information being used for marketing [View all] freshwest Sep 2014 OP

Wow, $7.4M will hurt them so hard Newsjock Sep 2014 #1

The size of the fine isn't the issue. Compliance is. Now they have to do so. Which is the end goal. freshwest Sep 2014 #2

It's a start--and better than nothing. Yes, the penalties could be more severe, but MADem Sep 2014 #7

$7.4 million for the government customerserviceguy Sep 2014 #3

Exactly ripcord Sep 2014 #4

No one says the government was wronged. But that same government has stopped them. freshwest Sep 2014 #5

A fine is not justice. It's an incentive to follow the law. You want punishment, join a suit along freshwest Sep 2014 #6

This is DU, where people can take the good news that Verizon can't screw people over by MADem Sep 2014 #8

Okay... Honestly, I thought there was a lot of pain behind that comment... freshwest Sep 2014 #9

More like exhaustion tinged with disgust. MADem Sep 2014 #10

Well, if any do, they haven't won much. Nor covered themselves in glory. freshwest Sep 2014 #14

"Big thing is they have to stop doing this. Because of mean old regulators." This is what a few Cha Sep 2014 #11

You're welcome. Things are 'progressing' slowly but surely. I didn't know about Verizon freshwest Sep 2014 #12

I know.. it's actually amazing News! Cha Sep 2014 #13

Yes that is over a 100M people who won't be used that way. freshwest Sep 2014 #15

Another kick for your OP! Cha Sep 2014 #16

Sorry it took me so long, freshwest. sheshe2 Sep 2014 #17

You're welcome. I'm stuck with Comcast but have negotiated a better deal every year. freshwest Sep 2014 #18

I get to change every year and save as well, freshwest. sheshe2 Sep 2014 #19