Tag: FCC

Total Results: 49

FCC plans to unleash additional spectrum for mobile broadband

Published: June 22, 2010

The FCC announced a plan to increase value, use and investment in mobile satellite service bands with the goal of opening up more spectrum for mobile broadband.

CTIA CEO: Imposing unnecessary mobile regulation on hypothetical concerns is wrong

Published: June 8, 2010

By Steve Largent

The country's largest wireless industry trade association is not one bit happy with the new-found zeal for regulation on Capitol Hill and at the Federal Communications Commission.

Consumers confused about early termination fees: FCC survey

Published: May 27, 2010

An FCC survey showed that nearly half of mobile phone users who have plans with early termination fees do not know for how much they are accountable.

Mobile Internet Content Coalition petitions FCC to promote open mobile Internet

Published: May 12, 2010

The Mobile Internet Content Coalition, consisting of 4Info, Myxer and mobileStorm, is petitioning the FCC in support of opening up the mobile Internet.

FCC Chairman pushes to regulate broadband

Published: May 7, 2010

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski is trying to regulate broadband even though a court recently found that the commission does not have the power to do so.

FCC broadband plan suggests consumer control over personal data

Published: April 19, 2010

By Jeffrey Neuburger

The FCC broadband plan surveys the tension between the privacy interests of consumers versus the use of consumer data to target useful ads and monetize services that are free to consumers.

Court ruling against FCC may threaten mobile Web

Published: April 8, 2010

A federal appeals court ruled against the Federal Communications Commission this week in a decision that could jeopardize a free and open mobile Internet.

FCC Chairman addresses Senate Committee reviewing Broadband Plan

Published: March 24, 2010

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski made a statement before the U.S. Senate Committee currently reviewing the National Broadband Plan. Here is what he said.

FCC introduces first mobile app to analyze broadband performance

Published: March 12, 2010

The Federal Communications Commission launched new digital tools that let consumers test their broadband service and report areas where broadband is not available.

Where are the legal minefields in mobile marketing?

Published: March 8, 2010

NEW YORK – Where are the legal minefields in mobile marketing, even as more marketers include the medium in their multichannel mix? An expert panel of lawyers offers the roadmap.