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FCC launches new mobile broadband subsidy

Posted on May 2, 2012 by admin

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has begun seeking competitive bids for new mobile broadband subsidies for 3G or 4G service. Continue reading →

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FCC lays out carrier ‘bill shock’ compliance

Posted on April 20, 2012 by admin

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has launched a Web page that tracks how major U.S. mobile carriers are alerting their customers who risk exceeding monthly usage limits. Continue reading →

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Opinion: FCC’s ruling that Google’s Wi-Fi snooping is legal sets horrible precedent

Posted on April 16, 2012 by admin

The FCC’s Paltry fine on Google for monitoring Wi-Fi networks will only encourage snoopers. Continue reading →

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FCC: AT&T itself had admitted merger would cause job losses

Posted on March 24, 2012 by admin

The FCC in one of its gradually more common responses shot back at AT&T’s linking T-Mobile job cuts to the failed merger. A spokesperson claimed to AllThingsD that AT&T was being disingenuous given its own statements to the FCC on jobs. Despite public claims to creating jobs, AT&T’s “own confidential documents” had indicated that it was likely to incur “significant job losses” if the merger was completed, the FCC said…. Continue reading →

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FCC asks for comments on mobile network shutdowns for public safety

Posted on March 2, 2012 by admin

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comments on whether it’s ever appropriate for law enforcement agencies to shut down mobile networks in the name of public safety. Continue reading →

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Verizon scraps $2 fee plan

Posted on December 31, 2011 by admin

Customer outrage and FCC probe prompt wireless carrier to back off proposal. Continue reading →

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AT&T fires back at FCC staff report on T-Mobile deal

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has invited questions about its impartiality with a staff report laying out concerns about AT&T’s proposed merger with T-Mobile. Continue reading →

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AT&T/T-Mobile merger: What happens next

Posted on November 24, 2011 by admin

Now that the FCC has said AT&T’s proposed purchase of T-Mobile isn’t in the public interest, here’s what happens next in the regulatory review process. Continue reading →

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Analysis: Is AT&T/T-Mobile merger dead?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin

Given the FCC staff opposition to the proposed AT&T merger with T-Mobile USA, it’s fair to ask: Is the $39 billion deal dead? Continue reading →

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FCC finds AT&T’s purchase of T-Mobile not in the public interest

Posted on November 22, 2011 by admin

In a draft order released Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission’s staff has found AT&T’s proposed $39 billion acquisition of rival T-Mobile USA to be contrary to the public interest. Continue reading →

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