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AT T-Time Warner, net neutrality and how to make sense of the media merger frenzy

  • Written by Amanda Lotz, Fellow, Peabody Media Center; Professor of Media Studies, University of Michigan

Last month, the Department of Justice lost its suit to prevent AT&T’s acquisition of Time Warner.

The agency had brought the case out of concern that the acquisition would reduce competition and in turn result in higher prices for consumers as well as less innovation.

The fact that the deal has gone ahead regardless has encouraged a still...

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