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Marketplace Tech for Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Apr 30, 2014

Marketplace Tech for Wednesday, April 30, 2014

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On today's show, a closer look at the competition between AT&T and other telecoms as the rules for in-flight digital usage are relaxed, and the FCC frees up more wireless spectrum. Also, Bethany Mota, host of a Youtube channel with almost 6 million subscribers, talks about making videos for teenagers and internet stardom. Plus, more on the debut of Amazon.com's wearable technology store.

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Becoming a YouTube star

Apr 30, 2014
Having a following on YouTube can mean financial gain, as well as stardom

On today’s show, a closer look at the competition between AT&T and other telecoms as the rules for in-flight digital usage are relaxed, and the FCC frees up more wireless spectrum. Also, Bethany Mota, host of a Youtube channel with almost 6 million subscribers, talks about making videos for teenagers and internet stardom. Plus, more on the debut of Amazon.com’s wearable technology store.

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