FCC chairman’s Net neutrality revisions may not be enough to silence dissent
Tom Wheeler has backed down from his agency’s broadband proposals, introducing a draft that promises stronger scrutiny to keep ISPs from discriminating against firms that can’t afford to pay for Internet “fast lanes.”
Web-hosting service gives the FCC a taste of the Internet slow lane (and you can too!)
Today in poetic justice, Web hosting service Neocities.org has dragged the FCC’s Internet access to the mid-‘90s, throttling the agency’s private network to dial-up speeds of 28.8 kbps in a Net neutrality protest.
Google, Facebook, more than 100 other tech companies pressure FCC on net neutrality
A coalition of more than 100 of the world’s top technology companies have come out to support net neutrality as FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler faces a revolt within his own agency's ranks.
Google, Facebook and Amazon blast the FCC’s Internet ‘fast lanes’ proposal
Definitely not interested in paying ISP's for preferential treatment, a group of nearly 150 technology companies stood together against the FCC's proposed plan to regulate deals involving paying for speed.
AT&T is mulling a $40 billion acquisition of DirecTV
Looking for a way to compete against the Comcast / Time Warner Cable merger, AT&T has approached representatives at DirecTV to discuss a potential deal that would merge the two media companies.
Sprint is currently securing funding for a T-Mobile takeover bid
Potentially impacting T-Mobile customers if the merger actually happens, Sprint executives are meeting with banks in order to determine the feasibility of a T-Mobile takeover bid during summer 2014.
FCC really doesn’t like phone jammers, seeks $48K fine for driver caught using device (updated)
A Florida man reportedly caught using a cell phone jammer on his daily commute to stop other drivers using their handsets is facing a fine of nearly $50,000 for using the banned device.
New FCC proposal threatens to eradicate the open Internet
Striking a blow to proponents of net neutrality and the open Internet, the FCC will soon be voting on a proposal that provides rules around paying Internet providers for preferential speed treatment.
FCC’s ‘Speed Test’ app comes to iOS, collects broadband data for nationwide study
The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday launched its 'Speed Test' app for iOS in the hope that iDevice owners will help it with an ongoing nationwide study on mobile broadband services provided by the nation's wireless carriers.
FCC to bring net neutrality back from the dead with new ‘open Internet’ rules
The FCC said today that it plans to create new "network neutrality" rules that will keep Internet service providers from favoring certain types of traffic.
Sprint and T-Mobile merger talks met with strong opposition in Washington
A proposed merger of the Sprint and T-Mobile networks has reportedly been strongly opposed by the FCC and the Justice Department, which could result in plans being abandoned.
Will you speak up when ISPs strangle your Netflix? The company sure hopes so
Netflix doesn't seem too worried about the end of net neutrality. Maybe it should be.
Court strikes down key FCC Net neutrality rules: What it means for you
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against the FCC's Open Internet rules.
Delta preemptively bans cellular and internet based in-flight calls
Atlanta based Delta Airlines has announced that the company will not allow passengers to place voice calls when on a flight.
Top 5 US wireless carriers agree to let you unlock your cell phone
CTIA and the FCC have reached a deal that will make it easier and faster for US wireless customers to have their devices unlocked.
We don’t need inflight cell phone call bans, we need inflight manners
Airlines balk at the idea of allowing passengers to make inflight cell phone calls. Here's why they're wrong.
Get your earplugs, FCC may let people make cell phone calls on planes
The FCC is expected to consider lifting its ban on in-flight cell phone calls at a meeting in December.
Say hello to landline video calls – the U.S. plans to upgrade its phone network
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler announced plans this week to upgrade the US phone system from a copper-based network to a digital one.
Want to unlock your smartphone? The new FCC Chairman has your back
New FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has told CTIA that its members must adopt new polices that allow customers to easily unlock their phones.
Hated cell phone unlocking ban may be lifted by FCC
A petition by the Obama administration's NTIA may eliminate the federal ban on cell phone unlocking without wireless carrier approval.
Is Verizon trying to kill Netflix? It depends who you ask
Verizon is challenging the FCC's Open Internet rules that make net neutrality the law of the land – and if it wins, Netflix could be caught in the sights.
Samsung’s ambitious Smart Media Player marches forward after ducking FCC red tape
The FCC recently granted Samsung a waiver that indicates the company is preparing a cable box/ OTT hybrid.
Proposed new $5 per year cellphone tax could be used to bring more U.S. schools online
President Obama has put forward a plan to use a new tax on cellphone bills to help pay for his ambitious ConnectED scheme, which aims to give 99 percent of U.S. students access to high speed Internet in schools.
FCC proposal would make in-flight Wi-Fi faster and cheaper
A new proposal from the Federal Communications Commission would both increase the speed of in-flight Wi-Fi connections and likely make it more affordable.
Softbank and Sprint promise not to use Huawei hardware because it’s Chinese
Japanese carrier Softbank and Sprint have assured a U.S. lawmaker that Huawei equipment will not be added to Sprint's network after merger.
US Court of Appeals may lay the smack down on the FCC, stripping it of some regulatory power
The FCC believes that Comcast Corp discriminated against the Tennis Channel, but the U.S. Court of Appeals doesn't seem certain that is the case.
FCC OKs Ultra HD broadcast tests
Amidst a wave of 4K/Ultra HD enthusiasm, the FCC has OK'd a trial of Europe's DVB-T2 broadcast standard, a move that should help shape the future of the format
Connected car-exclusive Wi-Fi band may be opened up for other uses
Connected car technologies have had their own Wi-Fi band since 199, but congestion has convinced the FCC to reconsider that policy.
FCC: Wireless signal boosters are no longer allowed unless approved by your carrier
If you've been using a signal booster to increase your wireless device signal, you better turn it off. The FCC has put in new rules controlling their usage
FCC filing indicates Roku 3 may be on its way
Roku hasn't upgraded its stable of media streamers since the Steaming Stick, but an FCC filing indicates a Roku 3 may be on its way.
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State of the Web: Why the FCC’s ‘free super Wi-Fi’ plan is probably too good to be true
The FCC wants to lay the groundwork for a free "super Wi-Fi" network across the U.S. Unfortunately, a number of hurdles stand in the way.
Google seeks radio license, could become a foray into wireless networks
Unless Larry Page and Sergey Brin secretly want to be radio talk show hosts, Google's got some big plans for a move into wireless. Here's what we know.
CALM Act finally went into effect today banning loud TV commercials
Ideal for anyone without a DVR and forced to watch commercials, the Calm Act is now being enforced to punish broadcasters playing loud advertisements.
AT&T called to task on FaceTime blocking, now what?
Everything you need to know about the AT&T FaceTime policy controversy.
Supreme Court overturns FCC indecency regulations
The Supreme Court has ruled that the FCC was wrong to censure ABC and Fox over indecency violations in 2003 and 2004, but stopped short of telling the federal agency that said violation policies were outdated and in possible violation of free speech rights.
FCC to Verizon: What happened to that spectrum you bought?
Before it approves the sale of bandwidth to Verizon Wireless, the FCC has one simple question to the company: Why haven't you used the last bandwidth you bought yet?
AT&T gets approval to buy Qualcomm spectrum
The FCC has approved AT&T's $1.9 billion deal to acquire 700 MHz spectrum blocks from Qualcomm to help build out its LTE 4G services.
FCC gives Nokia’s Lumia 800 their approval, just in time for CES?
The Nokia Lumia 800 gets approved by the FCC, suggesting its launch can't be far away. Coincidentally -- or not -- Nokia has called a Windows Phone related press event at CES in early January.