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AOL-TW Getting Blocked?
Jack Mathews
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Well, this has absolutely nothing to do with gaming, but well, who cares, eh? This is pretty big stuff. Reuters has gotten word that the FTC may be looking to sue to block the AOL-Time Warner merger if Internet access restrictions aren't met. Here's what those wacky bastards at Reuters have to say:
Unnamed sources said negotiators for both sides have been unable to reach a deal over how the merged company would ensure that rival Internet service providers would have access to its high-speed cable network.

Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission must rule by October 27 whether to approve the merger. Sources said both sides remain far apart in their positions and a deal is unlikely by that time period.
Looks to little old me like the FTC is leaking info in order to get AOL-Time Warner to concede. It's also noteworthy to mention that the EU approved the merger with provisions that they sever all links with a German media group responsible for music delivery and playing software.

So what do you guys think about this little debacle?

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