Tag: broadband

Total Results: 18

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.

CTIA urges Obama Administration to fund wireless spectrum initiatives

Published: September 22, 2010

CTIA-The Wireless Association President and CEO Steve Largent sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to dedicate plenty of budget to opening up wireless spectrum.

Obama Administration supports 500 MHz of spectrum for wireless industry

Published: June 29, 2010

The Obama Administration announced its support to free up 500 MHz of spectrum as part of its wireless broadband initiative.

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.

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.

Sprint CEO at CTIA: 4G is tipping point for mobile video

Published: March 25, 2010

LAS VEGAS - During his keynote address, Dan Hesse, CEO of Sprint Nextel Corp., discussed the benefits of 4G technology and said that once it is the standard, mobile video distribution will explode.

What effect will the FCC broadband plan have on mobile marketing?

Published: March 18, 2010

The FCC has submitted its National Broadband Plan to Congress and the ambitious agenda holds quite some promise for mobile marketing and commerce.

Small businesses to spend $28B on mobile, but lack mobile broadband: FCC chief

Published: December 22, 2009

Three out of four small businesses nationwide have little or no mobile broadband, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski said yesterday in Chicago.

FCC seeks ways to free up new spectrum for mobile broadband, says chairman

Published: December 2, 2009

The FCC sees huge opportunities and real risks around mobile broadband, per its chairman. Evidence suggests that mobile broadband can be the key platform for innovation in the next decade.

Worldwide broadband subscribers total 225M: Study

Published: July 23, 2009

The revenue possibilities during this reported shift from voice to data usage on mobile phones are remarkable, considering there are now 225 million broadband subscribers worldwide.