This just in: Ars Technica has uncovered a campaign by AT&T to completely dominate the nation's system of broadcasting. The telco's plan would make it almost impossible for broadcast license holders not affiliated with the carrier to operate. The plot involves an elaborate system of patent lawsuits, corporate alliances, and deals with local politicians.
Oh, sorry—before we get too far into this exclusive, we should probably add that the scheme was hatched in 1922 and abandoned by 1926.
(Historical) AT&T's forgotten plot to hijack the US airwaves
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(Historical) AT&T's forgotten plot to hijack the US airwaves
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Re: (Historical) AT&T's forgotten plot to hijack the US airwaves
RIAA has been following this game plan for years.