Appeals Court Guts FCC Authority on Net Neutrality
A federal appeals court has sided with Comcast, and ruled the FCC does not have the authority to mandate ISPs treat all Internet traffic equally.
What to Expect from the FCC’s New Broadband Plan
The FCC's new broadband plan will be presented tomorrow, but we have the scoop on what you can expect.
FCC Chief Proposes TV Stations Sell Spectrum for Wireless
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski wants TV stations to be able to voluntarily sell off their spectrum licenses to free up more bandwidth for mobile technology.
FCC Teases National Broadband Plan
The FCC has published a 56-page previous of its ambitious plan to boost U.S. broadband access and even create a nationwide wireless public safety network.
AT&T Looks to Leave Landlines Behind
AT&T has asked the FCC to make plans to phase out copper-wire landline telephone networks in favor of broadband, VoIP-based services.
FCC Commissioner Slams Verizon Early Termination Fees
Verizon's $350 early termination fees have rankled more than a few consumers...and at least one FCC commissioner.
SF Mayor Supports Cell Phone Radiation Labels
San Francisco mayor, Gavin Newsom, is supporting radiation labels for cell phones.
GAO Calls for More “Effort” in FCC Oversight of Wireless Industry
The Government Accountability Office thinks the FCC needs to step up its game and ramp up oversight of the wireless industry.
FCC Questions Verizon’s Early Termination Fees
FCC want Verizon Wireless to explain why it’s doubling its early termination fees for smartphone customers.
Get Everyone in US Online, High-level Panel Says
The Knight Commission on the Information Needs of Communities states that all US citizens have a basic human right to Internet access.
FCC Chair Proposes New Net Neutrality Rules
The FCC has proposed new rules to make sure network providers' data management practices are transparent, and don't discriminate between different types of traffic.
FCC Opens Broad Wireless Industry Inquiry
Ever signed for a great mobile deal, then felt like you got the bait-and-switch when you saw the bill? The FCC plans to look into that - and a bunch of other things.