In a research note, Arbogast and Kaut connected the Verizon event to other recent FCC consumer actions.

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Stifel Nicolaus analysts Christopher King and David Kaut estimate the entire process could stretch to a year or more.

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In a research note issued prior to the ruling, Stifel Nicolaus tech analysts Rebecca Arbogast and David Kaut said the FCC will likely address complaints at the agency level on a case-by-case basis.

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