FCC to review cell phone radiation guidelines
Julius Genachowski, chairman of the United States Federal Communications Commission, announced on Friday that he plans to ask his fellow commissioners to open a formal …
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FCC approves AT&T spectrum transfer to T-Mobile
Following AT&T’s failed attempt to acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom for $39 billion, AT&T had to pay a lofty break-up fee as per the …
FCC fines T-Mobile $819,000 over accessibility issues
The Federal Communications Commission on Monday determined that T-Mobile must pay a fine of $819,000 for “willfully and repeatedly” failing to comply with rules regarding hearing-aid …
FCC fines Google $25,000 for unauthorized data collection and impeding investigation
The Federal Communications Commission has fined Google $25,000 for impeding a U.S. investigation into the data collection scandal surrounding its Street View project, in which the Internet giant …
U.S. carriers partner with FCC to track stolen cell phones
The four major wireless providers in the United States have partnered with the Federal Communications Commission in an effort to curb cell phone theft, The …
LightSquared considering bankruptcy after being derailed by regulators
LightSquared founder Phillip Falcone said he may consider voluntary bankruptcy for his troubled wireless broadband venture, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. “There are arguments that we would …
Unannounced LG Windows Phone for Sprint revealed by FCC
The Federal Communications Commission recently published documents that reveal information about an unannounced Windows Phone device from LG. According to the documents, the LG LS831 …
Dish Network’s spectrum should avoid GPS issues suffered by LightSquared, analysts say
Philip Falcone’s startup LightSquared planned to deploy a nationwide 4G LTE network in the United States. The firm’s service was found to cause interference with …
BlackBerry PlayBooks with HSPA+ and LTE radios pass through the FCC
Research in Motion’s BlackBerry PlayBook may be down, but it’s definitely not out. Over a year ago, the company revealed plans to release an LTE-compatible PlayBook …
Sprint to end deal with LightSquared, report claims
Sprint is reportedly planning to walk away from its planned network-sharing deal with LightSquared as early as next week, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. Sprint and …
Verizon explains locked bootloader stance in letter to FCC
In a response to the FCC following a formal complaint, Verizon Wireless has outlined the company’s policy on locked bootloaders. An irate Droid-Life reader became fed …
T-Mobile asks FCC to block Verizon spectrum deal
T-Mobile is urging federal regulators to block Verizon’s planned spectrum acquisition from SpectrumCo, a joint venture formed by Comcast, Time Warner and Bright House Networks. Verizon’s …
LightSquared plans to lay off 45% of its staff
LightSquared announced on Tuesday that the company plans to cut its workforce by 45% in an effort to cut costs. “This and other cost savings measures will allow …
FCC to block rollout of LightSquared 4G LTE network
LTE startup LightSquared is about to be dealt the final blow in a longstanding battle that has seen its dream of becoming “America’s dumbest pipe” shattered. …
FCC to reform and modernize Lifeline program for low-income families
The Federal Communications Commission announced on Monday the reformation and modernization of the Lifeline program. The revamped program will ensure affordable phone service is available to low-income families. Lifeline …
Regional carriers ask FCC to impose a ‘shot clock’ for roaming agreements
MetroPCS, U.S. Cellular and several other regional carriers have requested that the Federal Communications Commission initiate a “shot clock” for roaming agreements with larger wireless …
Sprint gives LightSquared six more weeks to gain FCC approval
Sprint has granted LightSquared six more weeks to gain approval from the Federal Communications Commission to launch its network. This is the second time the …
Proposed congressional bill targets Carrier IQ and other mobile tracking software
Democratic Representative Edward Markey of Massachusetts released a draft of his cell phone privacy bill on Monday. The Mobile Device Privacy Act is designed to …
AT&T bashes Sprint for using roaming agreements and ‘disinvesting’ in its own network [updated]
AT&T’s Senior Vice President-Federal Regulatory and Chief Privacy Officer Bob Quinn recently wrote a post on the company’s blog that called Sprint out for deciding …
LightSquared’s 4G LTE network will always interfere with GPS, government says
In a memo released on Friday, the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Executive Committee said the nine federal agencies that make up the body …
LightSquared asks NASA for investigation into GPS advisory board
LightSquared has asked NASA’s inspector general to investigate whether or not an advisor to federal agencies has conflicts of interest that make it unfair for …
AT&T spectrum buy granted FCC approval
Now that its bid to acquire T-Mobile USA for $39 billion has been put to bed by strong opposition, AT&T has to look elsewhere in an …
LightSquared demands approval from FCC
LightSquared on Tuesday issued a letter to the Federal Communications Commission ostensibly demanding approval to build out its 4G LTE network. LightSquared executive vice president of regulatory affairs …
Feds launch Carrier IQ investigation
Federal investigators have launched a probe in order to examine Carrier IQ’s smartphone software, which tracks a range of activity and sends certain data to …
AT&T asks Justice Department to delay court proceedings
AT&T said Monday that it, along with Deutsche Telekom, has asked Judge Ellen Huvelle to delay any further court hearings regarding AT&T’s planned $39 billion …
AT&T issues scathing response to FCC report [updated]
AT&T has issued a scathing letter in response to the FCC’s decision to release a staff report on its findings surrounding AT&T’s planned $39 billion …
FCC bashes AT&T/T-Mobile merger in public report
The Federal Communications Commission released a 109-page report on Tuesday evening that provides a great deal of insight into what the government agency thought of …
AT&T granted approval to withdraw T-Mobile merger application from FCC
The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday granted AT&T permission to withdraw its application to purchase T-Mobile USA for $39 billion. Two public policy groups, Public …
AT&T may divest 40% of T-Mobile USA assets in last bid to win merger approval
AT&T may propose to divest as much as 40% of T-Mobile USA’s assets in an effort to win approval from the Department of Justice in …
AT&T withdraws FCC application for T-Mobile merger
AT&T said Thursday that it has withdrawn its application from the Federal Communications Commission to acquire T-Mobile USA. AT&T and Deutsche Telekom said they will …
