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Comcast reports further subscriber losses, blames rivals' pricing

Comcast disclosed another quarter of declining broadband and cable subscribers, continuing a multi-period trend of customer losses. Company executives characterized competitors' lower pricing as 'irrational,' suggesting rivals are underpricing service in ways Comcast considers unsustainable.

Rep. Darrell Issa introduces bill forcing ISPs, DNS providers, VPNs to block piracy sites

Outgoing Republican Representative Darrell Issa has introduced legislation that would let copyright holders secure court orders forcing internet providers, domain name resolvers, and VPN services to block access to foreign piracy websites. The bill follows similar site-blocking proposals from other lawmakers backed by the Motion Picture Association, and comes after Issa signaled his intent at a June 30 hearing.