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Released: February 26, 2010

‘Up to’ claims for Internet connection speeds next to worthless

Source: David Lazarus, Los Angeles Times (Free Registration)

When it comes to high-speed Internet access, are you getting what you pay for?

Venice resident Mike Mlikotin wanted to know what he was really being offered after Verizon Communications Inc. included a pitch for its broadband service in his most recent phone bill.

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