Government

Pentagon, DOT Question FCC Handling of LightSquared GPS Issue

March 31, 2011 8:25 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

The Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) are voicing new concerns over LightSquared's hybrid satellite-terrestrial LTE network, which they fear will interfere with government GPS systems.

NY Attorney General 'Concerned' by AT & T, T-Mobile Merger, Plans Review

March 30, 2011 8:09 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Tuesday that his office will conduct a "thorough review" of AT&T's planned $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA.

AT & T Argues Flo-TV Spectrum Bid Makes Sense

March 28, 2011 8:12 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

AT&T again rebutted calls from Cellular South, Dish Networks and the Rural Cellular Association (RCA) that the FCC block the company's proposed $1.9 billion purchase of Qualcomm's now retired Flo-TV spectrum.

Colorado Phone Tab Tough to Calculate

March 28, 2011 8:00 am | by Ivan Moreno, Kristen Wyatt, Associated Press | News | Comments

Figuring out exactly how much Colorado pays for employees' mobile devices is nearly impossible, and it's a tab that largely has gone unnoticed.

FCC Chairman Brings Welcome Message

March 23, 2011 7:45 am | by Brad Smith | News | Comments

ORLANDO, Fla.—FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski brought a welcome message to the CTIA Wireless show Tuesday...

Operators Debate Spectrum Sharing

March 23, 2011 7:44 am | by Brad Smith | News | Comments

ORLANDO, Fla.—There are several things network operators agree on, but sharing their spectrum isn't one of them.

FCC to Vote on Data Roaming Mandate

March 18, 2011 8:04 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

The FCC plans to vote on mandatory data roaming at its next open meeting, according to a tentative agenda for the April 7 assembly.

Competing N.D. Bills Target Texting while Driving

March 18, 2011 7:55 am | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

Minot Rep. Dan Ruby used a cell phone and a sheet of paper Thursday to illustrate the North Dakota Legislature's debate about the best way to deter motorists from sending text messages as they drive.

NAB, CTIA Renew Fight Over Broadcast Auctions

March 17, 2011 8:17 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and CTIA continue to clash over the FCC's plan to sell off more television airwaves to the wireless industry.

Bill Seeks 5-Year Tax Freeze on Wireless Services

March 11, 2011 7:07 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

A bipartisan bill introduced yesterday by House and Senate lawmakers would freeze new taxes and fees on wireless services for five years.

Schools to Get $9M to Support Wireless Off Campus

March 9, 2011 7:04 am | by Joelle Tessler, AP Technology Writer | News | Comments

Government officials are handing out $9 million to help schools extend wireless Internet connections beyond the classroom.

Tech Insights - Defining Wireless Broadband

March 8, 2011 7:55 pm | by Elliott Drucker | Articles | Comments

In his recent State of the Union address and subsequent speeches and policy statements, President Barack Obama has made it clear that his administration will aggressively promote wireless broadband services.

NAB Spectrum Hoarding Claims 'Wrong', says Dish

March 4, 2011 7:16 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Dish Network has fired back at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) over allegations that it is hoarding spectrum for financial gain.

Kerry, Snowe Introduce Incentive Auctions Bill

March 3, 2011 7:05 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Senators John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) have introduced a bipartisan bill that would give the FCC the authority to conduct incentive auctions...

Voting Stalled on Anti-Net Neutrality Bill

March 2, 2011 7:09 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Lawmakers in the House have delayed a vote on a resolution to nullify the FCC's net neutrality regulations.

NAB Asks Congress to Probe Dish, Time Warner for Spectrum Hoarding

March 1, 2011 6:57 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is asking Congress to investigate Dish Network and Time Warner Cable over alleged spectrum hoarding.

FCC: Verizon Dropped Thousands of 911 Calls During Snowstorm

February 22, 2011 7:13 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

The FCC is asking Verizon to explain why it dropped thousands of wireless 911 calls placed over its trunks in Maryland during a snowstorm in late January.

House Passes Block to FCC Net Neutrality Funds

February 18, 2011 6:46 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Congress has passed an amendment that would block funding for the FCC's net neutrality regulations.

FCC Chiefs to Testify at GOP Net Neutrality Hearing

February 11, 2011 7:04 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

All five FCC commissioners, including Chairman Julius Genachowski, will testify next week about the agency's net neutrality regulations...

Obama Gets Serious about Broadband

February 10, 2011 7:18 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

In an address to be given at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Mich., President Obama today will detail plans to facilitate the rollout of high-speed wireless services...

FCC USF Reform Supports Fixed, Mobile Broadband

February 9, 2011 7:05 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

The FCC's decision yesterday to revamp its $8.7 billion universal service fund (USF) could provide more government funding for mobile broadband in rural areas without high-speed Internet access.

For NUVOs, Will the New Open Internet Rules Rule?

February 7, 2011 5:38 am | by William Dudley | Articles | Comments

On Dec. 21, 2010, the FCC voted 3-2 in favor new network neutrality rules that affect mostly fixed, broadband networks. However, there are some provisions that could protect consumers on wireless networks.

Vodafone: Egypt Forced Us to Send Text Messages

February 3, 2011 6:57 am | by Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press | News | Comments

Egyptian authorities forced Vodafone to broadcast government-scripted text messages during the protests that have rocked the country...

FCC Fights Verizon, MetroPCS Net Neutrality Suit

February 1, 2011 7:12 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

The FCC has asked a judge to dismiss lawsuits from Verizon and MetroPCS Communications that seek to repeal the agency's new net neutrality regulations.