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NBCUniversal to be split from Comcast in latest media shakeup
Comcast will split into two publicly traded companies through a spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky, separating its cash-generating broadband arm from a media and entertainment business under pressure from streaming rivals and industry consolidation.
Supreme Court upholds FCC fine system in clash with wireless carriers
The U.S. Supreme Court backed the FCC's system for levying fines, ruling against wireless carriers AT&T and Verizon.
Verizon cutting 13,000 jobs as it works to ‘reorient’ entire company
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as it says it must “reorient” its entire company.
Broadband project brings high-speed internet to Smith Island
The completion of a near-$2 million infrastructure project will bring high-speed internet access to communities throughout Smith Island.
Chamber of Commerce wages federal appeal of Md. digital ad tax
A national business organization is pressing a federal appeal of Maryland’s tax on digital advertising while online advertisers have mounted a so-far successful challenge in state court.
Verizon, unions reach deal in principle for 4-year contract
NEW YORK — Striking Verizon employees may be back to work next week after the company and its unions reached an agreement in principle for a four-year contract. About 39,000 […]
How Comcast wants to meter the Internet
NEW YORK — This year marked a turning point for Comcast, the cable giant: It now has more Internet than TV customers. And it’s trying out how to charge you […]
MSU, Verizon offering STEM camp for middle schoolers
A summer program at Morgan State University is trying to encourage young, black males to study science and engineering and prepare them for careers in technology and entrepreneurship. The Minority […]
Verizon settles with state, will repay customers $1.4M
Verizon has agreed to a $1.7 million settlement with Maryland over alleged hidden charges to FiOS customers, the Attorney General’s Office announced on Wednesday. Verizon will pay $1.375 million in […]
Verizon expands solar power
Verizon announced on Monday that it will invest nearly $40 million to expand solar energy at its facilities. This year, Verizon will install 10.2 megawatts of new solar power systems […]
UMMC expands domestic violence program
The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore has received $70,000 to expand its domestic violence prevention program.
Verizon reports 1,000-1,999 security data orders
WASHINGTON — Verizon Communications Inc. says it received between 1,000 and 1,999 government requests for customer information related to national security last year. The largest U.S. cellphone carrier made the […]
