Further proof that the telecom's are engaged in dubious business practices with today's news that after facing criticism for blocking content on its network, Verizon Wireless yesterday reversed its decision to bar an abortion-rights group from sending text messages to Verizon subscribers. America's second-largest wireless carrier said executives determined that the decision was an "incorrect interpretation of a dusty internal policy." Whatever that means! This follows AT&T's actions this summer when in broadcasting a Pearl Jam concert over the Internet, they blocked lyrics critical of President Bush. AT&T later apologized for doing so, saying the lyrics were mistakenly silenced because they contained profanity. Mmmm, maybe. But with some of the most powerful lobbyists in Washington, the telcos usually get everything they want, including their upcoming amnesty for breaching the privacy of customers by allowing the FBI to intercept their calls. Just business as usual!
.
Hit the road At&T!
.jpg)
Comment Preview