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Recent FCC filings could be for rumored Motorola X Phone
- A Motorola smartphone bearing the model number "XT1058" appeared in FCC filings last week. The "designed & assembled in the USA" device appears to be equipped with NFC, LTE 4G and geared for AT&T's network (GSM 850/1900) -- could this…
FCC proposal may greatly improve airplane Wi-Fi
- The FCC has proposed freeing up as much as 500MHz of spectrum for the purpose of impoving airplane Internet connectivity during flight. The bump in bandwidth could be a boon for airborne Internet junkies but may come at the expense…
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announces plans to step down
- Julius Genachowski has announced plans to step down as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. An announcement on the FCC website said he would be leaving the position in the coming weeks despite the fact that his term was set…
FCC will investigate phone unlocking ban, cites innovation, competition concerns
- FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski says the FCC will be investigating whether or not a ban on cellphone unlocking is a sensible demand. The government communications body will also be exploring its options to address the ban, assuming it determines the…
FCC chairman wants to build a free nationwide Wi-Fi network
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Free Wi-Fi everywhere? Not so fast... It appears the original story and statements mislead us (and many others) to believe the government was interested in pursuing everywhere connectivity, but that's not the case. It's since been clarified that...
Former FCC chair: ISP data caps are about monetization, not network congestion
- Data caps, also known as broadband caps and bandwidth caps, have long been a controversial method of managing network congestion by ISPs -- or has it? While numerous ISPs have explained away the necessity of bandwidth caps to maintain quality…
FCC asks FAA to relax in-flight device restrictions, study under way
- Federal Communications Commission chairman Juluis Genachowski has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to consider relaxing its strict set of policies (pdf) prohibiting the in-flight use of certain portable electronics. Specifically, the FCC would like the FAA to, "enable greater use of…
FCC fines AT&T $700,000 in overcharging dispute, must issue refunds
- The Federal Communications Commission has announced that AT&T has agreed to pay $700,000 in order to settle a claim that they moved select customers to a mandatory monthly data plan after promising them they could keep their existing pay-as-you-go plan. …
Hurricane Sandy damages crucial wireless and Internet infrastructure
- Hurricane Sandy left a path of destruction in the American northeast as heavy flooding and powerful winds destroyed homes and left millions without power. The superstorm was also responsible for disrupting wireless and Internet service throughout much of the region.
FCC releases interactive fixed broadband deployment map
- The FCC has released a web-based interactive map that shows the progress of broadband rollout in the United States. The commission has provided broadband status updates for some time now but the new map allows users to investigate availability on…
Justice Department approves Verizon's $3.9 billion spectrum deal
- Verizon Wireless is one step closer to finalizing a deal to purchase up to $3.9 billion worth of wireless spectrum from Time Warner Cable, Comcast, Cox Communications and Bright House Networks. The US Justice Department gave the deal its stamp…
'PC Pledge 100' to supply low income families with refurbished PCs
- The Federal Communications Commission is teaming up with Connect2Compete, Redemtech and the League of United Latin American Citizens to launch a nationwide computer donation and recycling drive known as PC Pledge 100. The initiative is asking each participating corporation to…
Sony could release super slim PS3 at Gamescom next month
- Sony may be planning to update the PlayStation 3 according to documents filed with the US Federal Communications Commission. This would mark the second revision for the current generation home console, the first coming in 2009 as a slimmed down…
Verizon makes its case against the FCC's Net neutrality rules
- Verizon made a clear stance against the Federal Communications Commission's new net neutrality rules, filing a legal brief with the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Washington claiming that the new rules exceed the regulator's authority and even…
Comcast ends FCC broadband probe with new terms, $800,000 payment
- Comcast Corporation, the US' largest cable company has reached a settlement with the Federal Communications Commission, agreeing to pay a "voluntary contribution" of $800,000 to the US Treasury and to continue offering a reasonably priced, stand-alone high-speed internet service for…
FCC plans to re-evaluate cell phone radiation safety standards
- The FCC plans to re-examine its cellular phone safety standards -- a set of wireless safety guidelines chiseled out in 1996. The communications agency is expected to discuss its own testing methodologies and guidelines in order to determine if their…
Comcast anti-trust probe launched, DoJ concerned about Xfinity
- Citing individuals "familiar with the matter", the Wall Street Journal claims the Department of Justice is investigating Comcast for possible anti-trust violations. The DoJ has reportedly spoken to Netflix, Hulu, Comcast and others so far during their investigation. Comcast has been…
UK ICO re-opens Street View investigation following FCC verdict
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The British Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has confirmed that it intends to re-open the investigation into Google and its Street View project run between 2007 and 2010 as a result of the FCC's findings...
Microsoft talks IE10, "Do Not Track" will be enabled by default
- Yesterday, Microsoft posted an interesting look at the current state of Internet Explorer 10 on its MSDN blog. In the article, readers will discover that Microsoft is touting a faster and more fluid experience, natural touch and gesture control, metro-influenced…
Google may face further WiFi snooping investigation by British ICO
- The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), tasked with the enforcement of the Data Protection Act, has confirmed it's reviewing the recently published report by its American counterpart, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in order to decide whether further action needs…
Comcast investigated over net neutrality, denies Xfinity favoritism
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Comcast network and operations VP, Tony Werner, has responded to Minnesota senator Al Franken's request to investigate the company for questionable net neutrality practices. According to Werner, Comcast is not prioritizing Xfinity traffic -- the company's IP television service...
FCC launches 'bill shock' website to educate wireless consumers
- The Federal Communications Commission has launched a website designed to educate consumers regarding unexpected mobile phone charges collectively referred to as bill shock. The website keeps track of which major US carriers alert their customers as they approach thresholds that…
Netflix CEO: Comcast should apply data caps equally, or not at all
- Netflix CEO Reed Hastings gave Comcast a quick jab on his Facebook page yesterday, accusing the company of possibly violating net neutrality principles. Citing Comcast's uniquely preferential treatment of video streamed via Xfinity's Xbox app, Hastings called upon Comcast to…
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