OTI, Common Cause Urge Continued Scrutiny of Verizon/Tracfone
New America’s Open Technology Institute and Common Cause told aides to acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel conditions proposed on Verizon’s planned buy of Tracfone are helpful (see 2108120029), but enforcement remains a concern. “Any conditions must be strictly enforced,” said…
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a filing posted Tuesday in docket 21-112: “Behavioral conditions are notoriously difficult to monitor, and the antitrust community has increasingly looked skeptically upon such remedies.” Verizon’s commitment to offer Lifeline for three years isn’t long enough, they said. “Violations can take years to detect, investigate, and litigate, and Verizon would have a strong incentive to drag out procedural timelines if the enforcement window is three years or less.” The groups also cited concerns about potential loopholes in the conditions and increasing wireless consolidation.