Tag: FCC

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FCC ruling on text messages paves way for bigger commitment to mobile marketing

Published: December 3, 2012

A recent ruling by the Federal Communications Commission regarding certain types of text messages could open the door for brands to make a bigger commitment to mobile marketing.

AT&T, Verizon team up with FCC to address stolen mobile phones

Published: April 11, 2012

To address the growing number of mobile phones that are being stolen and quickly resold, several wireless carriers, including AT&T and Verizon, have committed to building a database that will enable them to quickly disable a phone after it has been stolen.

In a significant blow to the company, AT&T drops T-Mobile deal

Published: December 20, 2011

Following months of opposition from government regulators, competitors and consumer advocates, AT&T threw in the towel yesterday and said it will drop its proposed merger with T-Mobile USA.

Verizon lawsuit claims FCC has gone too far with net neutrality

Published: October 4, 2011

Verizon has filed a suit challenging the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules, claiming the watchdog has gone too far.

FCC, AT&T, GeoQpons: News briefs

Published: August 26, 2011

News briefs: FCC asks AT&T for more details on T-Mobile acquisition; AT&T rolls out microsite, offers consumers tips; GeoQpons tops 1M active mobile subscribers.

AT&T to take on Google to be king of mcommerce: privacy advocate

Published: April 18, 2011

The Center for Digital Democracy has sent a letter to the FTC, the FCC and members of Congress to block the pending merger of AT&T and T-Mobile, claiming the deal is not about competition and broadband access, but rather a ploy to rule the mcommerce arena.

T-Mobile a no-show at CTIA opening keynote

Published: March 23, 2011

ORLANDO, FL – In the wake of AT&T’s $39 billion bid to acquire T-Mobile USA, T-Mobile’s top executive bowed out of the CTIA Wireless 2011 opening keynote. CNBC’s Jim Cramer did interrogate the CEOs of the big three U.S. carriers about the pending deal.

Congressional vote may upend Net Neutrality

Published: February 16, 2011

By Shane Neman

When the FCC issued its Network Neutrality ruling in December, the agency declared mobile data providers exempt from that principle. But apparently this was not enough for some parties.

FCC proposal to ban blocking of lawful content, apps on Web

Published: December 2, 2010

A proposed framework from the Federal Communications Commission would prohibit the blocking of lawful content, apps, services and the connection of non-harmful devices to the network, per the agency's chief.

FCC proposes rules to help mobile subscribers avoid bill shock

Published: October 15, 2010

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed new rules that would require wireless carriers to notify customers when they are about to exceed their plan limits and incur extra charges.