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The wireless industry will be working on delivering wireless emergency alerts thanks to federal government action today. Full Article at Wireless Week
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The fallout from “CrotchGate 09″ doesn’t seem to be harming American Idol alum Adam Lambert’s career as much as previously expected. Full Article at Celebitchy
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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski holds news conference during the opening day of International CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2009 trade show and conference at the San Diego Convention Center October 7, 2009. View Photo »
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The deal will have to pass through a long regulatory gauntlet. The companies will need to secure the blessing of the Federal Communications Commission, as well as an antitrust sign-off from either the Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission. International regulators will also likely weigh ...
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The FCC and the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Monday that they have adopted design standards for a new emergency alert system that can be received by and delivered over mobile phones. Full Article at National Journal
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CTIA–The Wireless Association Statement on FCC and FEMA Announcement on Wireless Emergency Alerts
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WASHINGTON -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement in response to the announcement made by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Emergency Management... Full Article at Freshnews.com
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Receive the latest reviews, how-to's, news, and more. Locate wireless services by a specific address, city, state, country, airport, or zip code. Get our latest content via convenient RSS feeds. Full Article at PC World
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Attendees work on their wireless laptops as Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski delivers the keynote address on the opening day of International CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2009 trade show and conference at the San Diego... View Photo »
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The Federal Communications Commission is looking into why Verizon Wireless is now charging a $350 fee to some subscribers who want to break their cellphone contracts early, and sent the company a letter Friday asking for information about the new fee
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In its latest filing to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the American Library Association (ALA) highlights the vital role libraries play in communities by supporting workforce development, small business creation, life-long education, and... Full Article at ResourceShelf
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District Dispatch – “In its latest filing to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the American Library Association (ALA) highlights the vital role libraries play in communities by supporting workforce development, small business creation,... Full Article at Library Stuff
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent agency of the United States government, created, directed, and empowered by Congressional statute (see 47 U.S.C. § 151 and 47 U.S.C. § 154), and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. Full Article
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Michael J. Copps, acting chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, left, visits the the digital TV transition command center at FCC headquarters in Washington, Friday, June 12, 2009. At right is commissioner Jonathan Adelstein.
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Michael J. Copps, acting Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, center, visits the the digital TV transition command center at FCC headquarters in Washington, Friday, June 12, 2009.
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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 28: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski (R) testifies about legislation to curb the behavior of drivers distracted by mobile phone calls, texts and e-mail, during a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee...
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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 28: US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood (L) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski (R) take their seats to testify about legislation to curb the behavior of drivers distracted by mobile phone calls, texts and e-mail, during a hea...
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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 28: U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood (L) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski (R) testify about legislation to curb the behavior of drivers distracted by mobile phone calls, texts and e-mail, during a hearing of the Senate...
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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 28: U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood (L) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski (R) testify about legislation to curb the behavior of drivers distracted by mobile phone calls, texts and e-mail, during a hearing of the Senate...
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A plaque with the name of the vessel and the FCC registered call sign are seen inside the cabin of 17-year-old Zac Sunderland's 36-foot (11-meter) sloop Intrepid at the Del Rey Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey, California July 16, 2009.
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A radar chart plotter and a plaque with the name of the vessel and the FCC registered call sign is seen inside the cabin of 17-year-old Zac Sunderland's 36-foot (11-meter) sloop Intrepid at the Del Rey Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey, California July 16, 2009.
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FILE - In this June 16, 2009 file photo, then Federal Communications Commission Chairman nominee Julius Genachowski testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington.
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A full-on government investigation of Comcast's network management practices run by the FCC's engineers?
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That's right ... It was a case in which an ISP was caught red handed blocking VoIP traffic, paid the FCC $15,000, and promised not to do it any more. That's not an anecdote, it's an open-and-shut case with big implications for Internet telephony.
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The Comcast case wasn't an anecdote. It was a full-on complaint that affected millions. Associated Press and the Electronic Frontier Foundation documented the problems when BitTorrent users tried to share the King James Bible. The FCC held two hearings on the issue at Harvard and Stanford. Even Comcast ...
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There is nothing on the books, nothing at the FCC, that prevents Comcast from buying NBC Universal
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If the FCC grants Hollywood the power to turn off analog inputs soon they will return asking for permission to unilaterally disable other features and functions
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Concerted action to stop trains running is irresponsible. Train companies need to ensure their staffing arrangements are robust, so they cannot be held to ransom in this way. The action by drivers on FCC appears to be co-ordinated and it is highly regrettable given that talks are continuing.
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Meredith Attwell Baker, the newest Republican commissioner, or her aides have held at least seven meetings with officials representing both sides of the debate since the FCC voted three weeks ago to move forward with a rulemaking effort on network neutrality, according to a review of close to 100 record...
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Despite the global financial crisis, Future Communications Company (FCC)Future Communications Company (FCC) had opened 7 outlets since last year, referring to the company's desire to open other outlets in the next few months
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Verizon Wireless' decision shows us once again that the wireless industry cannot police itself and will not, on its own, make its practices more competitive and consumer-friendly. To that end, I urge the FCC to review the recent Verizon Wireless decision as well as the competitive and economic impact of...
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If the FCC agrees, the MPAA and the movie studios it represents (Paramount, Sony, Fox, Universal, Disney, and Warner Brothers) would be able to ‘turn off’ any output plug they choose, like those on the back of consumer electronics devices of an entertainment system, during special video-on-demand movies...
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I welcome this collaborative effort to eliminate the increasingly deadly practice of distracted driving. Changing this ingrained behavior will require us to develop creative solutions using both technology and education. By combining the resources and expertise of the DOT and the FCC, I am confident tha...
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Google Voice has claimed for itself a significant advantage over its competitors by openly flaunting the FCC’s call-blocking prohibition
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The idea that Google’s pricing problems should fall upon the FCC to fix is a bit too much to ask ... We need to enforce the rules and laws that are in place, and Google needs to stop acting like silence from the FCC means Google can do whatever it likes.
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The idea that Google’s pricing problems should fall upon the FCC to fix is a bit too much to ask ... We need to enforce the rules and laws that are in place, and Google needs to stop acting like silence from the FCC means Google can do whatever it likes.
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The AT&T lawsuit is not going to matter for consumers, but AT&T is doing this for people at the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission, because AT&T needs to counter a perception that AT&T is selling something it can't deliver
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Who gets to decide which outputs you can use on your home entertainment gear—the movie studios or you? File a comment with the FCC and tell them to keep Hollywood’s technology mandates out of your living room.
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The Internet is the last truly open public marketplace ... The FCC has plenty on its plate with the regulation of television and radio; let's not add to their workload by giving them authority over the Internet.
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Comcast tried to throttle peer-to-peer networking traffic and only changed policy after the threat of FCC net neutrality rules. AT&T sought to block customers from using VoIP services from its wireless network, but changed policy out of fear of the net neutrality rules. The trend seems to be that these ...
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The FCC thoroughly investigated Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction because when it happened, the skies darkened, thunderous roars of a hundred thousand demons echoed across the countryside, a rain of blood flooded the land, and the most unspeakable horrors imaginable swept the United States into the m...
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USA Today goes on to report that one top-level fundraiser apparently awarded with a plum job is Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski.
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In our response today to the FCC's inquiry about Google Voice, we announced that our engineers have developed a tailored solution for restricting calls to specific numbers engaged in what some have called high-cost 'traffic pumping' schemes, like adult chat and 'free' conference call lines.
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You can bet that Homeland Security will do everything in its power to force the FCC to make the call -- and the FCC will be doing everything it can to make Homeland Security do it
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TeleTech Government Solutions has accurately and fully complied with all relevant government reporting requirements and worked closely with the FCC throughout the data submission process ... The FCC has also acknowledged the high quality of support provided to the American consumers during the DTV trans...
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TeleTech Government Solutions has accurately and fully complied with all relevant government reporting requirements and worked closely with the FCC throughout the data submission process ... The FCC has also acknowledged the high quality of support provided to the American consumers during the DTV trans...
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