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Apple, others to FCC: Clear the way for airplane cabin voice calls, email, text messages
Makers of smartphones and networking gear urged U.S. regulators…
Obama backs away from ‘Net Neutrality’ campaign promises after U.S. FCC vote
Barack Obama was crystal clear during the 2008 campaign…
FCC to open the door for ISPs to charge content providers for improved service
The FCC is expected to pass revised Internet regulations Thursday…
U.S. FCC vote on ‘net neutrality’ will kick off long battle
U.S. efforts to set new Internet traffic rules face a lengthy tug of war…
Mozilla proposes new version of net neutrality rules
The Federal Communications Commission should reclassify portions…
FCC to propose new rules for so-called ‘Net Neutrality’; would allow broadband providers to charge companies for speed
Regulations are static and the marketplace is fluid, so such regulation can often have unintended, unforeseen results…
FCC plans to issue new so-called ‘net neutrality’ rules
The Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday it will write new rules…
AT&T has invented a way to charge you twice for the same Internet
Stop! Before you download that data, make sure it’s ‘permissible’…
U.S. federal court strikes down FCC’s so-called ‘net-neutrality’ regulations
A federal appeals court in Washington on Tuesday struck down…
Apple’s iPad Air vs. Kindle Fire 8.9 HDX: Amazon is simply lying
Amazon says its Kindle Fire 8.9 HDX is…
U.S. FCC moves one step closer to lifting ban on use of cellphones on airplanes
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 today to initiate…
Yapping seatmates a hurdle in FCC plan for inflight cellphone calls
U.S. telecommunications regulators are poised to follow aviation officials…
U.S. FCC to propose allowing cellphone use on airplanes
The Federal Communications Commission will propose allowing passengers…
Gadgets stuck in U.S. government shutdown certification pipeline seen as delaying sales
Device makers may have to delay introductions of new smartphones and other products…
Verizon’s ‘Net Neutrality’ battle with U.S. FCC not about free speech
Verizon and the Federal Communications Commission are poised to re-open a debate on net neutrality…
Reporter issued 3 free ‘Obamaphones,’ courtesy of U.S. taxpayers
Confession: You’re paying my phone bill…
U.S. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski stepping down after contentious term
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski…
AT&T Mobility: Yes, we’ll unlock your iPhone at end of contract
Following a decision by the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress…
Obama administration: It’s time to legalize cellphone unlocking
The Librarian of Congress decided in October 2012 that unlocking of cellphones…
FCC document shows new, smaller Apple TV with A5X chip is coming soon
Apple is updating its Apple TV…
U.S. Cellular to sell select midwest markets to Sprint
United States Cellular Corporation today announced strategic actions designed…
Apple co-founder Woz wants to be Australian citizen
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has listed the rollout of a national broadband network…
AT&T Mobility blasts ‘knee-jerk reaction’ to FaceTime Over Cellular plans
Last week, AT&T Mobility confirmed plans to make FaceTime available over our mobile broadband network…
‘Net neutrality’ watchdogs howl over AT&T’s FaceTime over Cellular policy
When iOS’ FaceTime video chat feature debuted on iPhones, AT&T subscribers…
U.S. FCC tells Verizon: Tethering apps must be allowed, pay up $1.25 million
Today the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau released a $1.25 million consent decree…
FCC’s Genachowski looks to open new inquiry into cellphone radiation emissions
The head of the Federal Communications Commission wants to open an inquiry…
Potential FCC ruling could pave way for Apple Internet TV service
The FCC is considering a change that could make it a whole lot easier for Apple to compete against pay TV providers…
FCC: US may open up govt-held airwaves; Genachowski supports tiered pricing by mobile, cable operators
The U.S. could consider addressing the country’s shortage of airwaves…
AT&T drops bid to acquire T-Mobile USA amid U.S. government opposition
AT&T Inc. said today that after a thorough review of options it has agreed with Deutsche Telekom…
AT&T’s T-Mobile USA deal could be affected by U.S. 2012 election
The chances of an AT&T-T-Mobile merger grow dimmer by the day, but there may yet be hope on the horizon. If Barack Obama loses to a Republican…
Is the AT&T merger with T-Mobile USA dead?
AT&T said it was disappointed with the FCC position and is reviewing all options…
U.S. FCC seeks review of AT&T merger with T-Mobile USA
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission took a step toward blocking…
U.S. Senate rejects attempt to overturn FCC’s so-called ‘net neutrality’ rules
The Senate on Thursday voted to keep in place the Federal Communications Commission’s controversial…
FCC creates $4.5 billion Internet fund for ‘era of Steve Jobs’
Regulators approved a $4.5 billion subsidy for extending high-speed Internet service…
Free Press sues U.S. FCC over so-called ‘net neutrality’ rules
A media and Internet advocacy group sued the federal government…
AT&T tells FCC T-Mobile USA deal will add significant capacity, improve service
AT&T Inc. said that its proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA…
FCC takes steps toward implementing ‘Net Neutrality’ rules
The net neutrality rules the U.S. Federal Communications Commission…
DOJ to launch in-depth investigation of AT&T’s plan to buy T-Mobile USA
The Justice Department has decided to pursue an in-depth investigation of AT&T’s plan…
Newsflash: In the U.S. your cellphone has been tracking you for nearly a decade; mandated by FCC in 2001
Since October 2001, the FCC has mandated that all wireless carriers track the location of their users
FCC: TV airwaves needed to counter U.S. wireless crunch
Some U.S. airwaves used for free, over-the-air TV signals must be repurposed for mobile broadband use…
FCC votes along party lines to require AT&T, Verizon to make data roaming deals
The Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules today…
