Hi John,

NEWSFLASH: Telecom giants like Verizon and AT&T continue to abuse their power, bullying customers and denying them proper service.

Here’s the scoop. Just over a year ago, Gigi Sohn was nominated to fill the fifth and final seat at the Federal Communications Commission. Her seat needs to be filled to ensure a functioning FCC that can actually reinstate net neutrality and ensure everyone has access to affordable internet.

Let’s win back net neutrality →

Without a functioning FCC, telecom giants can manipulate customers into paying more for lesser services without consequence. The Washington Post recently reported that telecom companies have been pulling a “bait and switch” on customers who qualify for assistance with internet access under the government’s Emergency Broadband Benefit. Verizon actually called one program beneficiary to tell them she could keep her subsidy, if only she accepted lower internet speeds! Other customers were subjected to price hikes they couldn’t afford, despite qualifying for the benefit program.¹

Support a functioning FCC to protect consumers, now →

As the pandemic has made painfully clear, broadband internet access is not a luxury. Every household needs an internet connection to function day-to-day, from paying bills to educating children. And customers don’t have much choice on where to go for broadband services. They either pay the company that services their area or forgo internet access.

Help grow the campaign to push for Gigi Sohn’s confirmation →

With the lame duck Congress approaching, we’ve been calling on Senator Schumer to hold a vote to confirm Ms. Sohn by the end of the year.²  We know the White House has also been pressuring Senator Schumer, so we think there is a real chance to get her confirmed and finally win back net neutrality. But time is very tight, and we can’t afford to miss out on this opportunity while telecom giants like Verizon and AT&T continue to abuse their power with no repercussions.

Donate to push for a fully functioning FCC →

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Thanks for your support!

Terri and the team at Fight ❤️

1. U.S. aid program to keep people online was riddled with deception, fraud | WashPo

2. Battle for the Net | Fight for the Future