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November 22, 2002

In the Matter of America Online/Time Warner

FTC Matter/File Number

0010105

Docket Number

C-3989

Enforcement Type

Part 2 Consents

Case Summary

AOL and Time Warner Inc. settled Commission concerns relating to their proposed merger. The order requires AOL Time Warner to open its cable system to competitor internet service providers. In addition, the company is prohibited from interfering with content passed along the bandwidth contracted for by non- affiliated internet service providers; and prohibited from interfering with the ability of non- affiliated providers of interactive television services to interact with interactive signals that AOL Time Warner agreed to carry.

Case Timeline

November 22, 2002

Letter Approving Non-Affiliated ISP and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreement In Connection With Four ISPs: (1) Applied Technology Group, Inc., (2) ShreveNet, Inc., (3) DURO Communications Corp. d/b/a Volaris Online, and (4) LocalNet Corp. (5.02 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for November 22, 2002

July 24, 2002

Motion for Approval of Non-affiliated ISP and Alternative Cable Broadband Isp Service Agreement (LocalNet Corp.) - Public (37.59 KB)

Motion for Approval of Non-affiliated ISP and Alternative Cable Broadband Isp Service Agreement (DURO Communications Corp.) - Public (50.68 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for July 24, 2002

July 17, 2002

Motion for Approval of Non-affiliated ISP and Alternative Cable Broadband Isp Service Agreement (LocalNet Corp.) - Public (37.59 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for July 24, 2002

July 16, 2002

Motion for Approval of Non-affiliated ISP and Alternative Cable Broadband Isp Service Agreement (DURO Communications Corp.) - Public (50.68 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for July 24, 2002

May 10, 2002

Letter Approving Non-Affiliated ISP and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreement In Connection With Three ISPs: Athena Services, Inc.; Web One, Inc.; and Internet Nebraska Corp. (3.67 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for May 10, 2002

February 26, 2002

Letter Approving Motions for Approval of Non-Affiliated ISP and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreement in connection with five ISPs: (1) West Central Ohio Internet Link, LLC; (2) LocalNet Corp.; (3) Global Systems, Inc.; (4) Big Net Holdings, Inc.; and (5) Digital Communications Networks Inc. (3.77 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for February 26, 2002

February 15, 2002

Motion for Approval of Non-affiliated ISP and Alternative Cable Broadband Isp Service Agreement (Internet Nebraska Corp.) - Public (41.63 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for February 22, 2002

December 27, 2001

Letter Approving Motions for Approval of Non-Affiliated ISP and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreement in connection with four ISPs: New York Connect.Net, Ltd., (2) Internet Junction Corp., (3) Inter.net US. Ltd., and (4) STIC.NET. (4.53 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for December 27, 2001

December 20, 2001

Motion for Approval of Non-affiliated ISP and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreement (Web One, Inc.) - Public (136.07 KB)

December 18, 2001

Motion for Approval of Non-affiliated ISP and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreement (Athena Services, Inc.) - Public (39.95 KB)

Motion for Approval of Non-affiliated ISP and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreement (Web One, Inc) - Public (74.96 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for December 21, 2001

November 30, 2001

Motion for Approval of Non-affiliated ISP and Alternative Cable Broadband Isp Service Agreement (Big Net Holdings, Inc.) - Public (45.44 KB)

Motion for Approval of Non-affiliated ISP and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreement (Global Systems, Inc.) - Public (42.55 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for December 7, 2001

November 28, 2001

Motion for Approval of Non-Affilliated ISPs and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreements(Digital Communications Networks Inc.) (231.84 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for December 4, 2001

November 14, 2001

Motion for Approval of Non-Affilliated ISPs and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreements (196.41 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for November 20, 2001

November 13, 2001

Motion for Approval of Non-Affilliated ISPs and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreements (43.47 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for November 13, 2001

October 30, 2001

Motion for Approval of Non-Affilliated ISPs and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreements (39.28 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: FTC Staff Comments on FDAs Plans to Collect Information on Direct-To-Consumer Prescription Drug Advertising

October 25, 2001

October 19, 2001

Motion for Approval of Non-Affilliated ISPs and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreements (39.44 KB)

October 4, 2001

Motion for Approval of Non-Affilliated ISPs and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreements (Florida and Central Florida Divisions) (139.15 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for October 4, 2001

September 28, 2001

Motion for Approval of Non-Affilliated ISPs and Alternative Cable Broadband ISP Service Agreements (New York City Division) (123.09 KB)

Commission Response Approving AOL Time Warner's Applications for Approval of Divestitures Re: New York Connect.net, Ltd., (2) Internet Junction Corp., (3) Inter.net Us Ltd., and (4) Stic.net. (17.86 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for September 28, 2001

September 24, 2001

June 29, 2001

April 18, 2001

Decision and Order (39.92 KB)

Order to Hold Separate (25.32 KB)

Complaint (21.1 KB)

Concurring Statement of Commissioner Thompson (4.11 KB)

February 26, 2001

Letter Appointing Monitor Trustee and Approving Monitor Trustee Agreement (47.58 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: FTC Appoints Monitor Trustee in AOL/Time Warner Matter

December 14, 2000

Agreement Containing Consent Orders (11.59 KB)

Decision and Order (51.36 KB)

Order to Hold Separate (25.32 KB)

Complaint (21.1 KB)

Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment (25.24 KB)

aolthompson.htm (4.06 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: FTC Approves AOL/Time Warner Merger with Conditions

November 9, 2000

PRESS RELEASE: Commission Statement on Time Warner/AOL Merger