Legal
FCC Mulls Bill Shock Fixes
May 12, 2010 8:29 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsIn a public notice issued yesterday by the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, the FCC is looking into ways to prevent unexpectedly high wireless bills.
Nokia Adds iPad 3G to Apple Patent Spat
May 10, 2010 8:18 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsNokia upped the ante in its patent fight against Apple on Friday when it added the iPad 3G to its ongoing intellectual property lawsuit against the Cupertino, Calif., tech giant.
With Exception of Sprint, Industry Opposes FCC Move
May 7, 2010 8:08 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsWith the notable exception of Sprint, the wireless industry expressed a good deal of alarm yesterday over FCC proposal to reclassify broadband...
Industry Reacts to FCC Net Neutrality Proposal
May 6, 2010 11:23 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsCTIA and Verizon expressed alarm over FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski’s proposal to reclassify broadband under Title II of the Communications Act.
FCC Announces Title II Lite for Net Neutrality
May 6, 2010 8:15 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsFCC Chairman Julius Genchowski says the agency will use a stripped-down version of Title II reclassification...
Reports: Apple Developer Rules Draw Fed Scrutiny
May 4, 2010 8:07 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsApple's restrictive new developer rules have attracted the attention of the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department...
FCC Meeting to Tackle Number Portability, Sirius Radio
April 30, 2010 8:29 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FCC plans to take on four issues affecting the wireless industry at its next open meeting on May 20, including number portability...
Klausner Sues YouMail, HTC Over Visual Voicemail Patent
April 28, 2010 7:50 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsKlausner Technologies is suing YouMail and HTC over alleged infringement of its visual voicemail patent.
Microsoft Sides with HTC in Fight with Apple
April 28, 2010 7:44 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsMicrosoft appears to be taking sides with the Taiwanese cell phone maker HTC in its legal tussle with Apple.
Fla. House Chair Says No to Texting Bill
April 27, 2010 8:28 am | by Bill Kaczor, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsA proposed ban on texting while driving won't get a floor vote in the House this year, a key committee leader said Monday.
Deadline Nears for Net Neutrality Comments
April 26, 2010 8:29 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsToday is the last day to file reply comments on the FCC's proposed regulation of net neutrality...
Report: D.A. Investigating iPhone Leak
April 26, 2010 8:27 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsThe Santa Clara District Attorney's office is looking into whether any criminal laws were broken as part of Gizmodo's purchase of an iPhone prototype.
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...
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 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...
Yelp! Changes Policy in Light of Extortion Allegations
April 7, 2010 8:18 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsYelp! said today it is embarking on a massive overhaul of its policies.
Industry Reacts to Court's Net Neutrality Decision
April 7, 2010 8:15 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe industry had a variety of reactions to yesterday's court ruling preventing the FCC from enacting net neutrality regulation.
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...
Apple Facing Two Lawsuits Over iPad
April 5, 2010 7:10 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsApple is facing a second lawsuit over technology used in the iPad. EMG Technology has added the iPad to its previously filed patent infringement lawsuit...
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.
