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Martin's Last Hurrah
July 31, 2008 10:02 pm | by Andrew M. Seybold | Articles | CommentsFCC Chairman Kevin Martin is on record as saying that neither the 700 MHz D Block nor the AWS 2 (2155-2180 MHz) spectrum auctions will happen this year.
State Regulators Formalize Telecom, Wireless Views
July 24, 2008 7:30 am | by Evan Koblentz | News | CommentsNew resolutions passed yesterday by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) codify the group’s opinions about the state of American telecommunications.
Study: No National Consensus for Broadband Policy
July 23, 2008 7:47 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCostQuest Associates released the results of a 50-state survey it conducted in order to better understand the landscape of state policies
Telecoms Ask FCC to Reconsider Free Internet
July 18, 2008 8:19 am | by Rhonda Wickham | News | CommentsA number of telecom companies met with the FCC this week to ask it to reconsider a spectrum auction in which the winning bidders would have to offer free Internet.
EU Cracks Down on Misleading Mobile Data Websites
July 18, 2008 8:08 am | by Rhonda Wickham | News | CommentsIt seems some Europeans mobile subscribers are getting more than they bargained for when they sign up for ringtones.
China Begins Sweeping Telco Reorganization
July 15, 2008 3:21 pm | by Kevin Wang | Articles | CommentsThe China Ministry of Industry and Information (MII), announced a long-awaited restructuring of the fixed and mobile communication carriers in China.
EU Commission to Regulate Data Roaming
July 15, 2008 9:04 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsEU Telecom Commissioner Viviane Reding, announced plans to introduce regulations for capping text message roaming fees in October.
Senators Praised for Tax Fairness Act
July 15, 2008 8:33 am | by Rhonda Wickham | News | CommentsThe tax rate on wireless services is more than twice that of most other goods which are taxed around 7%.
Martin Makes Example out of Comcast
July 14, 2008 8:40 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsFCC Chairman Kevin Martin has said he will not fine Comcast, even though the cable company violated federal policy by interfering with file-sharing customers’ networks.
FCC Proceeds with Field Testing White Space Devices
July 11, 2008 8:16 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsThe FCC plans to begin field testing prototype white space devices next week.
Scuffle About Cell Site Backup Power Put On Hold
July 9, 2008 8:20 am | by Evan Koblentz | News | CommentsThe FCC must bring its rules for backup power at cell sites back to the drawing board, a federal appeals court said yesterday.
FCC Seeks Comment on Free Wireless Internet Plan
June 23, 2008 8:36 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsThe FCC released a further notice of proposed rulemaking late Friday, to provide free, nationwide, high-speed wireless Internet services using spectrum in the 2.1 GHz AWS band.
Congress Reaches New Wiretapping Proposal
June 20, 2008 8:25 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsCongress has reached an agreement about proposed changes to the government’s surveillance bill.
Startups Fill National Alerts Plan
June 19, 2008 8:54 am | by Evan Koblentz | News | CommentsIt’s not just Tier-1 giants who can fulfill the recent FCC requirement for a national wireless emergency alert system, startups like Velleros and Movius Interactive said.
Senator Sponsors Do-Not-Text Bill
June 17, 2008 8:33 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsOregon Senator Gordon Smith is sponsoring a bill that seeks to ban unwanted text-messages. Called the “Do Not Text Act of 2008”
Martin Champions Changes to ETF Practice
June 13, 2008 8:24 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsAt a public hearing yesterday, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin outlined his plan to regulate the fees wireless carriers charge consumers for ending contracts early.
EU Telecom Commission Threatens Data Roaming Caps
June 13, 2008 8:07 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsEuropean Union Telecom Commissioner Viviane Reding has warned mobile operators that the commission could introduce new legislation to standardize data roaming fees.
FCC to Hold Hearing on Early Termination Fees
June 12, 2008 8:52 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsThe FCC is scheduled to hold a hearing today regarding the fees wireless customers pay when they want out of their service contracts.
Sprint, Clearwire Position WiMAX as Third Pipe
June 10, 2008 8:43 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsSprint Nextel and Clearwire have filed a petition with the FCC, promising to deliver wireless Internet access across the country.
Free Wireless Internet Plan Delayed
June 6, 2008 8:25 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsAn FCC plan to provide free, nationwide wireless Internet has faltered on concerns about possible network inference and a stipulation that would require filtering of offensive content.
FCC Schedules Hearing on ETFs
June 2, 2008 8:22 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsThe FCC has scheduled a hearing June 12 to discuss fees consumers pay when they cancel wireless services before the end of their contract.
FCC Aims to Provide Free Wireless Broadband
May 29, 2008 8:47 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsThe FCC is reportedly considering a plan to auction off more airwaves, this time with the stipulation that the winner would provide free broadband Internet access to the whole country.
FCC Considers Regulating Cancellation Fees
May 21, 2008 8:55 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsThe FCC is considering making changes to the fees consumer’s pay when they cancel a cell phone service contract.
Rural Carriers Petition FCC Against Exclusive Handset Deals
May 20, 2008 8:51 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsThe Rural Cellular Association (RCA) filed a petition with the FCC asking it to investigate exclusive handset arrangements between carriers and handset manufacturers.
FCC Seeks Comment on Reauctioning D Block
May 15, 2008 8:52 am | by Teresa von Fuchs | News | CommentsThe FCC adopted a Second Further notice of Proposed Rulemaking Notice yesterday as part of its continued effort to create a nationwide network for emergency first responders.
