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By David Shepardson

Mar 17 2020 6:37AM

If subscribers are unable to pay their bills due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus.

Major US internet firms agree not to cancel service over next 60 days

The US telecoms regulator said Friday that major internet providers - including Comcast Corp, AT&T Inc and Verizon Communications Inc - agreed not to terminate service for subscribers for the next 60 days if they are unable to pay their bills due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus. Fede...

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