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FCC Drops Investigation into MetroPCS Network Outages

June 3, 2011 8:03 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

The FCC has closed a two-year investigation into a crash of MetroPCS' wireless network in California...

Does T-Mo Really Need LTE That Much?

June 2, 2011 1:38 pm | Blogs | Comments

It’s a central argument on AT&T’s part for buying T-Mobile USA, but how critical is LTE to T-Mobile’s success over the next two or three years?

Survey Shows Public Uninformed on AT & T-Mobile Deal

June 2, 2011 12:35 pm | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

"Not a whole lot of people really know that the deal is out there and the impact of the merger," Steve Berry, CEO of the RCA, said in a press call today.

Benefits of AT & T, T-Mobile Deal 'Illusory,' Sprint Tells FCC

June 1, 2011 7:47 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Sprint pled its case against AT&T's mammoth $39 billion takeover of T-Mobile USA to the FCC on Tuesday, the last day to file petitions opposing the deal.

Status Update: The AT & T, T-Mobile Mega-Merger

May 31, 2011 11:47 am | by Maisie Ramsay | Articles | Comments

This week marks the first major deadline in the FCC's review of AT&T's mega-merger with T-Mobile USA...

FCC Grills AT & T, T-Mobile on Merger

May 31, 2011 8:20 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

The FCC is asking AT&T and T-Mobile USA some pointed questions about the companies' proposed merger.

California Opens Probe Into AT & T, T-Mobile Deal

May 27, 2011 8:06 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

California's Public Utility Commission in San Francisco announced Thursday it would open an investigation into AT&T's merger with T-Mobile USA...

AT & T Rural Pledge Scrutinized on Capitol Hill

May 27, 2011 8:01 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

AT&T"s pledge to expand LTE service to an additional 55 million Americans in rural areas of the country if regulators approve its merger with T-Mobile USA came under fire on Capitol Hill Thursday.

15,000 Comments on AT & T, T-Mobile Deal Hit FCC

May 27, 2011 7:59 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

The skyrocketing number of comments filed with the FCC about AT&T's massive $39 billion takeover of T-Mobile can be largely attributed to the efforts of media reform group Free Press.

GOP Governors Line Up Behind AT & T, T-Mobile Deal

May 26, 2011 8:00 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Nine Republican governors and one Democrat governor have voiced their support for AT&T's $39 billion buyout of T-Mobile USA...

Markey: AT & T, T-Mobile Deal Would Be 'Historic Mistake'

May 26, 2011 7:58 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Congressmen Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) came out with a litany of concerns about AT&T's buyout of T-Mobile...

AT & T Eyes More 700 MHz Licenses

May 25, 2011 8:12 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Shareholders of Redwood 700 Inc. and AT&T Inc. today filed an application seeking consent from the FCC to transfer control of 22 lower 700 MHz B and C Block licenses...

U.S. Ranks Ninth Worldwide in Mobile Broadband Use, says FCC

May 23, 2011 7:54 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

The FCC said in its second international broadband report Friday that the United States ranks ninth for mobile broadband adoption...

Merger or No Merger, Who Wins?

May 20, 2011 2:02 pm | Blogs | Comments

Verizon comes off smelling like a rose, according to one survey.

Louisiana Opens Comments on AT & T, T-Mobile Deal

May 20, 2011 8:28 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

The Louisiana Public Service Commission has opened a proceeding allowing the general public to file comments on AT&T's merger with T-Mobile USA...

New AT & T 700 MHz Purchases Raise Ire

May 20, 2011 8:26 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

AT&T's bid to buy two more licenses in the valuable 700 MHz block has sparked protest from the Rural Cellular Association (RCA) and Cellular South...

Apple, Google, Facebook Cover Familiar Ground at Hearing

May 19, 2011 9:25 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Apple and Google were put to on the hot seat again at a hearing before the Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance Subcommittee...

Verizon Sues FCC Over Data Roaming Rules

May 18, 2011 8:11 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Verizon Wireless is suing the FCC over new rules requiring wireless providers to offer reasonable rates on data roaming to their competitors.

FCC, FTC Forum to Probe LBS, Mobile Privacy

May 18, 2011 8:09 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

The FCC and staff from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a forum next month on how consumers can protect their privacy...

Vermont Seeks To Fix Inaccuracies in Broadband Map

May 13, 2011 8:04 am | by Dave Gram, Associated Press | News | Comments

Maps of where speedy broadband Internet is available in Vermont are riddled with inaccuracies, and the state on Thursday announced an effort to fix that.

Commissioner Baker Quits FCC for NBC

May 12, 2011 8:23 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

FCC Commissioner Meredith Baker said Wednesday she was resigning from the agency to take a lobbying job at NBC Universal.

The Importance of Keeping Them Honest

May 12, 2011 5:59 am | Blogs | Comments

Like any good thing, the people need to ensure that technology exists to serve them, not take advantage of them.

AT & T to Defend T-Mobile Buyout at Senate Hearing

May 11, 2011 8:20 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

AT&T will face off against opponents to its acquisition of T-Mobile USA in a Senate hearing today, where the company will defend the deal before lawmakers.

FCC, Top Carriers Debut Mobile Emergency Alerts for NYC

May 11, 2011 8:17 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

The FCC announced Tuesday the creation of an emergency alert system in New York City that can send messages to cell phones alerting residents of nearby threats to their safety.