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InternetNews December 15, 2008 Kenneth Corbin |
FCC Shelves Free Internet Plan Facing mounting pressure, outgoing Chairman Kevin Martin cancels final meeting of the year. |
InternetNews December 3, 2008 Kenneth Corbin |
FCC Nears Vote on Free Internet Plan for U.S. New signs of life for a controversial plan for a nationwide, wireless broadband network. But at least one major critic vows a challenge. |
InternetNews August 27, 2008 Kenneth Corbin |
FCC Concedes to Testing on Free Internet Plan Amid pressure from T-Mobile and other carriers, the FCC agrees to conduct interference testing ahead of new spectrum auction. |
InternetNews July 27, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC Sets Tuesday Vote on Auction Rules The Federal Communications Commission will vote Tuesday on the rules for the January 700MHz spectrum auction. |
InternetNews April 26, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC Seeks More Input on Broadband Auction Rules FCC keeps options open for the sale of spectrum designated as a third pipe competitor to cable and telephone companies. |
InternetNews January 8, 2009 Kenneth Corbin |
FCC's Martin Reflects on Wins, Losses As his time at the helm of the FCC draws to a close, Kevin Martin talks about is tightrope act balancing an open market and regulation. |
InternetNews July 24, 2007 Roy Mark |
GOP Leaders Rip Martin Spectrum Plan Google's proposal for an open access 700 MHz spectrum auction came under fire from the U.S. House Republican leadership. |
InternetNews January 15, 2009 Kenneth Corbin |
Martin to Step Down From FCC Stormy tenure will come to an end on inauguration day. |
InternetNews July 31, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC Approves Spectrum Auction Rules The Federal Communications Commission backed the concept of open access networks today in approving rules for the upcoming 700 MHz spectrum auction. |
InternetNews July 11, 2007 Roy Mark |
Verizon Gives Thumbs Down on Open Access Platforms Verizon Wireless told Congress today consumers would suffer if open access requirements are imposed on the January spectrum auction that is expected to open a new era in wireless broadband services. |
InternetNews August 16, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC Ignoring Free Wireless Broadband Proposal? M2Z Networks threatens court action to force the FCC into making a decision. |
InternetNews July 10, 2007 Roy Mark |
Google Prepping National Wireless Broadband Entry? FCC chairman's proposed spectrum auction rules could pave the way for Google to challenge incumbent wireless carriers. |
InternetNews November 19, 2008 Kenneth Corbin |
FCC's Martin: Open Networks Becoming the Norm On the eve of a new administration, the FCC chairman reflects on his tenure and looks ahead to unfinished business. |
InternetNews July 31, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC Set to Rule on Broadband Spectrum The Federal Communications Commission is scheduled to issue the rules today for a January spectrum auction that could change the American wireless landscape. |
InternetNews April 20, 2007 Roy Mark |
Free Broadband From Thin Air? Will wireless carriers walk away with most of the spectrum being vacated by broadcasters in a winner-take-all auction that could give up to $10 billion to $15 billion to the U.S. Treasury? House Democrats injected themselves into that public-policy debate. |
InternetNews April 2, 2008 Kenneth Corbin |
CTIA: FCC Chairman Hails Openness in Wireless Industry FCC Chairman Kevin Martin acknowledges success of spectrum auction and douses Skype's hope for regulating open networks. |
InternetNews August 27, 2007 Roy Mark |
Beyond The FCC's 700 MHz Outside of the much anticipated January 700 MHz auction, the Federal Communications Commission isn't planning on selling anymore spectrum at this time. Tech hopes to change that with several proposals now pending before the agency. |
InternetNews April 12, 2006 Roy Mark |
FCC Turns Blind Eye to AWS Auction In hopes of short circuiting attempts to game the system, the Federal Communications Commission voted today to change key rules for a June 29 spectrum auction for advanced wireless services. |
InternetNews August 17, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC: Get Your Spectrum Paddles Ready The FCC's January 700MHz spectrum sale might be most compelling air-wave auction in years. |
InternetNews October 13, 2008 Christopher Saunders |
FCC Report: Room For Advanced Wireless Services FCC report finds no threat of interference with unlicensed mobile broadband. |
InternetNews June 14, 2007 Roy Mark |
Public Safety Wireless Plan Sees Red Public/private-funded network for national first responder network sparks lawmaker debate. |
InternetNews July 2, 2007 Roy Mark |
Washington Spins iPhone for Policy A former FCC Chairman said it's too bad that Steve Jobs really had no one other than AT&T to turn to for a wireless carrier for the new iPhone. |
InternetNews October 13, 2006 Roy Mark |
AT&T-BellSouth Merger Approval Stalled The Federal Communications Commission delayed a vote on the AT&T and BellSouth merger today and rescheduled the issue for Nov. 3. |
InternetNews July 20, 2007 Roy Mark |
Google Waves $4.6B in The Face of Spectrum The search and advertising giant is willing to take on incumbent wireless carriers if the FCC decides on open access mandates. |
InternetNews November 3, 2006 Roy Mark |
Net Neut. Delays AT&T-BellSouth Vote Again FCC remains deadlocked over attaching additional network neutrality conditions to deal. |
InternetNews March 23, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC Begins Net Neutrality Inquiry The FCC launches a period of public comment on need for network neutrality provisions. |
InternetNews March 18, 2008 |
Who Won The Big Wireless Spectrum Auction? A U.S. government auction of wireless airwaves ended on Tuesday raising a record $19.59 billion, but winners of the valuable spectrum were not immediately identified. |
InternetNews October 16, 2006 Roy Mark |
AT&T Makes Network Neutrality Concessions In hopes of winning approval to merge with BellSouth, AT&T says it will follow FCC principles for 30 months. |
InternetNews April 4, 2008 Kenneth Corbin |
Google Vows Broader Open Wireless Access Fight Google pledges to continue working for wireless network openness, while debate remains heated about FCC oversight. |
InternetNews March 11, 2010 |
FCC Mulling Free Broadband Plan, Again As more details surface of the national broadband plan the Federal Communications Commission is preparing to deliver to Congress, the commission said it will consider a plan to develop a free or low-cost wireless broadband network. |
InternetNews March 15, 2007 Roy Mark |
House Democrats Blast FCC Policies Democrats found fault with the FCC's handling of the AT&T-BellSouth merger, broadband penetration rates, the digital television transition, cable franchise rules and lack of interoperability among first responders. |
InternetNews June 15, 2007 Roy Mark |
Network Neutrality Does Wireless An upcoming spectrum auction gives net neutrality proponents an opportunity to push for open wireless networks and a whole lot more. |
National Defense September 2010 Stew Magnuson |
Plan for Public Safety Communication Network Hits Snags A Federal Communications Commission plan that would sell to the private sector valuable spectrum that was once reserved exclusively for public safety agencies is facing stiff opposition from lawmakers and the Department of Homeland Security. |
InternetNews March 27, 2007 Nicholas Carlson |
FCC Chair Hypes Spectrum Auction at CTIA So many flashy phones at CTIA, so little broadband access. But FCC chairman says that will change. |
InternetNews December 8, 2006 Roy Mark |
Dumpster Ethics Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin played his hole card the other day to break the FCC's deadlock over approving the AT&T-BellSouth merger that would create the world's largest telecommunications company. |
InternetNews May 25, 2007 Roy Mark |
New Coalition Touts National Broadband Policy National legislation is needed to ensure widespread, affordable broadband group tells lawmakers. |
InternetNews April 8, 2009 Kenneth Corbin |
FCC Takes First Step Toward Broadband Strategy FCC formally begins work to draw a roadmap for universal, affordable access to high-speed Internet as directed under the economic stimulus package. |
InternetNews January 23, 2008 |
Tension Mounts as Wireless Auction Nears With Google and major wireless carriers likely to bid, FCC is optimistic about its 700MHz spectrum sale despite economic worries. |
InternetNews December 4, 2006 Roy Mark |
FCC Chairman Wants to Break AT&T-BellSouth Lock Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin has ordered agency lawyers to determine if FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell can "unrecuse" himself from the AT&T-BellSouth merger vote. |
InternetNews January 14, 2009 Kenneth Corbin |
Genachowski Lands Praise as Obama FCC Pick In a rare moment of unity, industry and public interest groups laud the choice as bringing a mix of government and business experience to the role. |
InternetNews February 18, 2009 Kenneth Corbin |
DTV Delay Can't Deter Verizon, White Spaces Fans The spectrum might be off-limits until June, but major telcos and tech firms are still pressing ahead with plans for the airwaves. |
InternetNews September 29, 2008 Judy Mottl |
Verizon-Alltel Not On FCC Agenda Just Yet Sprint-Clearwire project also not on next month's meeting list. |
InternetNews November 4, 2008 Kenneth Corbin |
FCC Gives Thumbs-Up to White Spaces After contentious lobbying, the FCC moves to open access to unused spectrum for new wireless devices. |
InternetNews January 5, 2010 |
Obama Administration Calls for Spectrum Reform Filing from key Commerce Department agency echoes Justice Department appeal and could set the stage for a lively political fight. |
InternetNews October 27, 2008 Kenneth Corbin |
Microsoft Talks White Space as Debate Intensifies Microsoft's Craig Mundie becomes the latest tech heavyweight to descend on the nation's capital, as the FCC moves closer to a controversial decision on unused TV spectrum. |
InternetNews January 6, 2009 Kenneth Corbin |
Reforming Regulators: Does the FCC Need Saving? Critics talk up ways the FCC can distance itself from industry and revamp its culture. |
InternetNews December 15, 2004 Roy Mark |
FCC Considers Airline Broadband Connections Airline passenger use of cell phones and broadband Internet connections took a small step toward reality today when the Federal Communications Commission rolled out several new proposals for ground-to-air communications. |
InternetNews April 17, 2009 Kenneth Corbin |
Verizon Wireless Calls for Spectrum Reform Carrier's general counsel appeals for regional approach to public-safety networks that would cast wireless providers in a similar role as defense contractors. |
InternetNews January 26, 2009 Kenneth Corbin |
Academics Skewer U.S. Broadband Record University researchers join calls for revamped communications and tech policies in Washington. |
National Defense February 2011 Stew Magnuson |
Supporters of D Block Auction Plan Fire Back at Critics Advocates of the Federal Communications Commission's plan to sell unused portions of spectrum that would be reserved for first-responder broadband systems are urging that an auction of the valuable airwaves move forward this year. |