Reports: Google Fiber sending copyright fine notices directly to its customers

According to reports, Google Fiber (NASDAQ: GOOG) has been automatically forwarding copyright infringement notices to customers who have downloaded copyrighted materials. The notices often offer to settle claims for $20 to $300.

A number of copyright monetization companies, including CEG-TEK and Rightscorp, send thousands of settlement notices to ISPs every month asking for payment. However, a number of other large broadband providers, including Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA), Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T), do not forward settlement demands directly to subscribers.

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