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

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

WASHINGTON: The Federal Communications Commission 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.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said after calls with companies and associations the firms also agreed to waive any late fees residential or small business customers incur because of their economic circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic.Millions more Americans are expected to work from home as employers and states urge people to telework to reduce the potential to spread the coronavirus outbreak.

Others agreeing to take part are Alphabet Inc's Google Fiber, Charter Communications Inc, CenturyLink Inc, Cox Communications , Sprint Corp, T-Mobile US Inc. "As the coronavirus outbreak spreads and causes a series of disruptions to the economic, educational, medical and civic life of our country, it is imperative that Americans stay connected," Pai said in a statement."Broadband will enable them to communicate with their loved ones and doctors, telework, ensure their children can engage in remote learning.

Pai also wants broadband providers to relax their data cap policies and for"telephone carriers to waive long-distance and overage fees in appropriate circumstances, on those that serve schools and libraries to work with them on remote learning opportunities, and on all network operators to prioritize the connectivity needs of hospitals and healthcare providers."

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