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…the third biggest broadband provider. The deal immediately raised red flags for consumer advocates. Red Flag #1: A merger of this size could reduce competition in the technology, media and telecommunications industries and increase prices for consumers. Red Flag #2: It could reduce choices. For example, if the merger went through, AT&T could herd customers to the phone giant’s own…

…meter is put in. The technicians will do a safety check, and if they find a problem will postpone installing a new meter until any potential safety hazards are addressed. Not sure when you’ll be receiving a smart meter? Call ComEd, at 1-866-368-8326. In Ameren territory, click here or call 1-800-755-5000. New choices. Most of us pay a rigid rate…

PDF version of this fact sheet Lighting accounts for approximately 5-20 percent of a typical electric bill, so using energy efficient bulbs can result in big savings! Energy efficient bulbs can provide choices in color and light levels, save you money, use less energy, and last longer. The most popular choice is LED bulbs (Lightning-emitting diode). LED bulbs use 10%…

…And there are apps to track calories and find healthy cooking choices. Become an Amateur Photographer. Smartphone cameras often rival or even exceed the picture quality of a digital camera. Use cool filters and photo editing apps, like VSCO Cam, to perfect your art. Practice energy efficiency New technologies, like smart thermostats and smart lighting, can be controlled through apps…

…this is a good proposal that will help consumers, and help boost choices and innovation in a market that’s had too little for too long,” Consumer Union’s David Butler said. “Consumers deserve better, and the FCC needs to do the right thing and approve these new rules.” We’ll see what happens! Thank you to the 4,000+ CUB Action Network members…

…to pass the plan. Wheeler has said cable subscribers “essentially have no choices” but to pay an average of $231 a year to rent set-top boxes from cable and satellite TV providers. He proposes allowing families to avoid the rental fees by requiring cable and satellite TV providers to offer them the option of viewing their channels through services that…

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…with the same name and logo,” Attorney General Madigan said. “Too many Illinois consumers trusted they were buying service from a known utility and saving money by doing so. Consumers can make better, more informed choices with this practice eliminated.” “A lot of people want to choose their own supplier in the gas market, but that doesn’t mean they want…

…is sacrosanct. By designating ComEd customers as the controller of their own data, the proposal scrupulously upholds security. At the same time, it gives them the prerogative to securely share their data if they want to capitalize on savings opportunities. In addition to opening the door to smarter energy choices, the agreement with ComEd represents an important milestone in efforts…

…Internet bills to skyrocket. Make no mistake: H.R. 2666 is the latest attempt by the Big Cable/Telecom companies to undermine historic net neutrality rules that help protect us from unjust or unreasonable prices and practices. Internet prices are already too high and consumers have too few choices Now, we’re being told to keep quiet about it? Something’s wrong with this…