Government
FCC Moves Forward on USF Reform
April 21, 2010 12:28 pm | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FCC has taken the first step in its efforts to reform the Universal Service Fund (USF) with the issuance of a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).
U.S. Telco Unions a Tangled Web
April 16, 2010 12:51 pm | by Maisie Ramsay | Articles | CommentsCWA claims that U.S. wireless operators, with the notable exception of AT&T, are anti-union. Whether or not that is the case is difficult to prove.
Spectrum Inventory, Caller ID Bills Pass House Votes
April 15, 2010 8:11 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsFour bills affecting the wireless industry passed Congressional votes yesterday...
Small Businesses Get Busy with the FCC's Broadband Plan
April 14, 2010 11:36 am | by Steve Hilton, Analysys Mason | Articles | CommentsOver the past several months, I've been talking with the FCC about its small business broadband public-private partnership. The partnership is a piece of the National Broadband Plan.
FCC Defends Spectrum Plan Before Broadcasters
April 14, 2010 8:46 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsFCC Chairman Julius Genachowski laid to rest concerns over the agency's plan to reclaim spectrum from broadcasters during a speech at the NAB conference yesterday.
FCC, Verizon Quarrel Over Spectrum Plans
April 9, 2010 8:19 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FCC and Verizon Communications CEO Ivan Seidenberg are exchanging barbs over the agency's plan to reclaim spectrum from broadcasters.
FCC Pushes Ahead on Spectrum, USF Reform
April 9, 2010 8:15 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FCC says it will move forwards with four key areas of its broadband plan over the next year, including a reform of the USF and...
Feds Try to Curb Distracted Driving in N.Y., Conn.
April 9, 2010 8:12 am | by John Kekis, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsU.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Thursday announced twin pilot programs in New York and Connecticut to crack down on drivers texting and talking on cell phones.
FCC Extends Deadline for Net Neutrality Comments
April 8, 2010 1:09 pm | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FCC has extended the deadline for reply comments on its proposed net neutrality regulation...
DOJ Approves Final Alltel Divesture; FCC Next
April 8, 2010 1:04 pm | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the divesture of Verizon's remaining Alltel assets to Atlantic Tele-Network.
Reports: FTC Poised to Block AdMob Deal
April 7, 2010 8:20 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FTC is readying itself for a possible fight over Google's proposed acquisition of mobile advertising firm AdMob...
FCC Split on Reclassification After Court Loss
April 7, 2010 8:10 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FCC appears split on whether it should reclassify broadband as a telecommunications service in order to get around a court decision...
California Bill Hikes Fines for Illegal Cell Phone Use
April 5, 2010 7:00 am | by Don Thompson, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsCell phones are causing fewer accidents since California outlawed the use of handheld devices behind the wheel, but the senator behind the law says too many people are still driving distracted.
FCC Takes Up USF Reform, Mobile Roaming
April 2, 2010 7:10 pm | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FCC says it will address two recommendations from its broadband plan affecting the wireless industry at its next open meeting on April 21.
Public Safety Faces Capacity Crunch of Its Own
April 2, 2010 11:43 am | by Maisie Ramsay | Blogs | CommentsThe public safety community is not happy with the FCC.
Verizon Petitions FCC on SkyTerra Conditions
April 2, 2010 8:41 am | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsThe conditions the FCC imposed when it approved the transaction last week raised the ire of both Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility.
Lawmakers Petition FTC on Google Buzz, AdMob Deal
March 31, 2010 8:19 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsEleven members of Congress are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate complaints that Google inappropriately used private user information...
Michigan Senate Passes Tougher Version of Texting Ban
March 26, 2010 7:59 am | by Tim Martin, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsThe state Senate on Thursday passed a new, tougher version of legislation that would make it illegal to send text messages from cell phones while driving in Michigan.
Verizon Asks for Communications Law Overhaul
March 25, 2010 11:15 am | by Brian Santo, CED Magazine | News | CommentsVerizon Communications is taking the discussion of a National Broadband Plan managed by the FCC as an opportunity to advocate for the type of full-scale changes in communications law that only Congress can enact.
Healthcare Reform Could Be Good for mHealth
March 22, 2010 10:31 am | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsWith the passage of a major healthcare reform package by the U.S. House of Representatives last night, some might be wondering what, if anything, it means for mHealth...
Connecticut Lawmakers Take on 'Sexting' Issue
March 22, 2010 10:29 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsConnecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would try to establish more realistic penalties for teen "sexting."
Spectrum, Public Safety Top Priorities in FCC Broadband Plan
March 16, 2010 8:11 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FCC's newly-unveiled National Broadband Plan could have a sweeping impact on the wireless industry, public safety and the Universal Service Fund (USF).
FCC Prepares to Unveil National Broadband Plan
March 15, 2010 8:25 am | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsThe FCC's National Broadband Plan will go to Congress tomorrow, with the ambitious agenda for connecting "all corners of the nation".
Report: FTC Deepens Probe of Google's AdMob Purchase
March 11, 2010 7:23 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is expanding its investigation into Google's purchase of AdMob, reports Bloomberg.
FCC Broadband Plan Considers Spectrum for Free 3G
March 10, 2010 7:13 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FCC is considering using spectrum for free or low-cost 3G service, according to a statement from yesterday's Knight Commission Digital Inclusion Summit...
