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RSS fcc in newsGoogle's vision for an open wireless world
News Last year it convinced the FCC to agree to add an open network provision in the rules for the 700MHz spectrum auction. It's also been pushing the FCC to open up the so-called white spaces between TV... [29 Sep 2008]
Google's lobby site ups US "white space" debate
News Google and other technology companies such as Intel, Microsoft and Motorola have been lobbying the FCC for months to open up what's known as "white space" spectrum for unlicensed use after the digital TV transition early... [19 Aug 2008]
Interference on the radar for FCC "white space"
News Several technology companies, including Google, Microsoft and Motorola, have been lobbying the FCC for more than a year to open up these channels, which would provide between 300MHz to 400MHz of unlicensed spectral... [12 Aug 2008]
Google bigs up 'white space' wireless plans
News The FCC has been testing equipment to see whether the white-space spectrum can be used without interfering with television broadcasts. Page was scheduled to meet with lawmakers in Congress and officials at the Federal... [23 May 2008]
Google pledges 'wi-fi on steroids'
News The company, joined by other heavyweights like Microsoft and Dell, has long been lobbying for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to free up unused broadcast TV channels known as "white spaces" for unlicensed use... [25 Mar 2008]
ISPs' traffic handling in the spotlight
News The FCC in 2005 said broadband companies should not block or interfere with lawful internet use, unless they're doing so for "reasonable" network management purposes, but revelations Comcast was stalling uploads to... [25 Feb 2008]
Hillary Clinton talks tech
News And I will change the FCC [Federal Communications Commission] rules so that we finally have an accurate, detailed picture of broadband deployment and penetration rates. At present, the FCC data is... [03 Jan 2008]
Apple iPhone gets official thumbs-up
News The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given Apple the thumbs-up and the device is now set for launch. The FCC typically tests new devices to the market for various factors including SAR -... [18 May 2007]
In-flight mobile use stays grounded in the US
News The FCC said: "We may, however, reconsider this issue in the future if appropriate technical data is available for our review. A spokesman for AirCell, the Colorado company that received an FCC licence... [04 Apr 2007]
Net neutrality back on the agenda in the US
News It would be up to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enforce any complaints derived from the bill's obligations. The Senate action comes on the heels of an FCC decision to accept net... [10 Jan 2007]
AT&T-BellSouth merger gets FCC green light
News The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the roughly $86bn mega-merger between AT&T and BellSouth, ending a partisan standoff. The Commission, which had been split between Democrats and Republicans for... [02 Jan 2007]
AT&T-BellSouth merger back to square one?
News McDowell said at a press conference at FCC headquarters in Washington: "To earn the public's trust in the integrity and impartiality of their government, in light of these factors, I find that I have no choice but to... [19 Dec 2006]
AT&T-BellSouth merger set for deciding vote
News The head lawyer for the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has paved the way for commissioner Robert McDowell to break the deadlock on the mega-merger between AT&T and BellSouth, despite his recent affiliation... [11 Dec 2006]
Treo delay to knock Palm's profits
News The Treo 750 appears to have received FCC approval on 8 November, according to the agency's website. Handheld maker Palm said a delay in US certification of its latest Treo will cause current quarter sales and profits to... [28 Nov 2006]
AT&T-BellSouth merger vote delayed again
News The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has delayed for a third time a vote on whether to allow AT&T to acquire BellSouth - a postponement that's due to the commissioners' inability to agree on conditions of the... [03 Nov 2006]
