Government
Court Hears Dispute over Sales Tax on 'Free' Phone
November 10, 2010 7:02 am | by Mark Sherman, The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Supreme Court seemed wary about a business-backed challenge that could make it almost impossible for consumers to band together to make claims against their cell phone carriers, cable providers and credit card companies.
VZW Slams FCC Data Roaming Proposal
November 9, 2010 7:44 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless came out swinging in an ex parte filing with the FCC over the agency's proposed data roaming rules...
NCTA, CTIA At Odds Over Net Neutrality
November 5, 2010 9:30 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA) took a jab at the wireless industry in comments filed with the FCC yesterday.
Net Neutrality Absent at FCC Nov. Meeting
November 5, 2010 8:39 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThere's one notable exception from the agenda of the FCC's next open meeting: net neutrality and Title II.
FCC, Verizon Reach Consent on Mystery Fees
October 29, 2010 8:30 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsThe FCC's Enforcement Bureau reached consent with Verizon Wireless to return $52.8 million to customers who fell victim to "mystery fees,"...
FCC to Propose Incentive Auctions
October 22, 2010 8:43 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsFCC Chairman Julius Genachowski wants Congress to give the agency the authority to conduct incentive auctions...
FCC Moves Ahead on Bill Shock Rules(2)
October 15, 2010 9:07 am | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsThe FCC voted unanimously to gather more information on proposed rules that would require wireless service providers to send usage alerts and related information to customers to help them avoid bill shock.
Bill Shock Blues
October 13, 2010 1:32 pm | Blogs | CommentsIt's too bad the FCC has to tackle bill shock, but it doesn't appear as though the industry has been able to handle this one on its own.
FCC to Vote on Bill Shock Rules Tomorrow
October 13, 2010 8:30 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FCC at its open commission meeting tomorrow may vote to require carriers to notify subscribers when they are about to exceed their monthly service limits.
Watchdog Group: Illinois Cell Phone Users Overcharged
October 12, 2010 8:32 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAs more people go wireless for telephone needs, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said Illinois cell phone users are paying for calling time and services they don't use.
Bill Shock Legislation Hits Senate
October 1, 2010 8:08 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsSen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) has introduced draft "bill shock" legislation in the wake of the FCC's finding earlier this year...
Draft Net Neutrality Bill Axed by GOP
September 30, 2010 8:37 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsA draft net neutrality legislation that would have stripped the FCC of its Title II reclassification option died after failing to win Republican support...
Leaked Bill to Strip FCC of Title II Option
September 29, 2010 8:06 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsDraft net neutrality legislation leaked from the office of Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) would strip the FCC of its Title II reclassification option...
Texting Laws Don't Prevent Crashes
September 29, 2010 8:01 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsTexting bans for drivers don't reduce crashes, according to a new study released today by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) at the annual meeting of the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).
Act Changes IRS Rules on Cell Phones
September 28, 2010 8:07 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsPresident Obama removed cell phones from the IRS listed property rule yesterday with the signing of the Small Business Jobs Act.
BlackBerry CEO Suggests Route to Eavesdropping
September 28, 2010 8:04 am | by Andrew Vanacore, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsBlackBerry maker Research In Motion says it has no way of providing government officials with the text of encrypted corporate e-mails its devices serve up...
Mass. Drivers Prepare for Texting and Driving Ban
September 28, 2010 7:55 am | by Lyle Moran, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsApril Baker admits she often texts her friends while driving, even though the habit has caused her to nearly crash into other vehicles in front of her on a few occasions.
FCC Plans Vote on Bill Shock Rules
September 24, 2010 8:17 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FCC is taking up proposed "bill shock" rules at its next open meeting despite claims by the wireless industry that such regulations are unnecessary.
NY Town Enacts Tough Cell Tower Limits(2)
September 24, 2010 8:11 am | by Frank Eltman, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsA Long Island township has imposed restrictions on the placement of new cell towers that are among the toughest in the country, and one phone company says it effectively bans new construction.
FCC Opens White Spaces Spectrum
September 23, 2010 8:18 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FCC paved the way to the deployment of high-speed Wi-Fi at its open meeting today by unanimously approving an order to open unused television spectrum...
Summit Calls for Reduction in Distracted Driving
September 22, 2010 8:15 am | by Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsMaking sure drivers keep their eyes on the road will require a network of tough laws, enforcement by police and personal responsibility, the government said Tuesday.
Study: Drivers Feel Less Safe Due to Distracted Driving
September 20, 2010 8:17 am | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsEven Oprah's No Phone Zone pledge drive doesn't seem to be helping drivers feel any safer on the roads these days.
CEO Optimistic on Resolving BlackBerry Disputes
September 17, 2010 8:33 am | by Rob Gillies, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsBlackBerry maker Research In Motion believes it will successfully resolve disputes with India, the United Arab Emirates and other countries over data security...
Attack on SC Prison Guard Renews Phone-Jam Debate
September 14, 2010 8:20 am | by Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsSouth Carolina authorities who have helped push for permission to block cell phone signals inside prisons say an officer in charge of keeping out contraband was nearly killed at his home...
FCC to Open Up Vacant TV Airwaves for Broadband
September 13, 2010 8:48 am | by Joelle Tessler, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsA new flavor of Wi-Fi, with longer range and wall-piercing power, could show up in wireless gadgets a year from now if the FCC works out the last details...
