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Cell phones and driving
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Bob Kinzel and his guests discuss the Highway Safety Bill that’s being debated in the State House. Plus, analysis of the historic week in the legislature with VPR’s John Dillon and Ross Sneyd.VPR News
Authority says cell phone service will be available throughout state
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The Vermont Telecommunications Authority says it’s on track to provide cell phone coverage and Internet service to every part of the state in the next two years.VPR News
Welch critical of Bush plan to protect phone companies from lawsuits
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Congressman Peter Welch is critical of a plan that would protect telephone companies from lawsuits if they allowed federal wiretaps without a proper court order. The Bush administration says the electronic surveillance was part of the war on terror – and companies shouldn’t be penalized for cooperating.VPR News
Vermont regulators approve Verizon FairPoint deal
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Vermont regulators have approved the sale of Verizon’s northern New England business to FairPoint Communications.VPR News
Consumer advocates concerned about wireless swap
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State consumer advocates say they have concerns about a plan by AT&T to acquire a large piece of Unicel’s wireless phone service in Vermont. The AT&T acquisition is part of a major re-shuffling of cell phone providers in the state.VPR News
Douglas: Regulators should not approve Fairpoint deal unless strict conditions met
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The Douglas Administration says regulators should reject FairPoint Communications’ bid to buy Verizon’s phone business unless strict conditions are met. The Department of Public Service says Fairpoint has to agree to improve service quality and expand its broadband network.VPR News
Midday Newscast: October 17, 2007
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Vermont’s dominant phone company has admitted to Congress that it turned over customer phone records to the government without a warrant; more…VPR News
Verizon admits to turning over phone records
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Vermont’s dominant phone company has admitted to Congress that it turned over customer phone records to the government without a warrant.VPR News