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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
U.S. Senate votes in favor of FCC net neutrality rules
The United States Senate on Thursday voted 52-46 in opposition of a Republican bill that sought to block the Federal Communication Commission’s net neutrality rules. Here’s …
FCC files motion to toss Verizon’s net neutrality appeal suit
The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday it has filed a motion to dismiss Verizon’s lawsuit in appeal of the FCC’s net neutrality order. Verizon did …
FCC Chairman: ‘Serious concerns’ over impact of AT&T, T-Mobile merger
In response to the U.S. government’s lawsuit against AT&T’s planned $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile, Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski issued the following statement …
7-inch HP TouchPad Go leaked with 1.5GHz processor
HP’s TouchPad Go was recently approved by the the Federal Communications Commission, which revealed some information on the unannounced tablet. The webOS device could be …
FCC puts brakes on Qualcomm spectrum acquisition, will review with T-Mobile merger
The Federal Communications Commission announced on Monday that it will review AT&T’s planned $1.925 billion acquisition of Qualcomm’s FLO TV lower 700MHz frequency band at …
Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy S II with 4G WiMAX passes through FCC
Yesterday we brought you exclusive images of AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy S II slider and today we’re getting some info surrounding Sprint’s version of the phone. The …
AT&T responds to Senate Antitrust Subcomittee chairman’s recommendation to block merger
Earlier on Wednesday, the Senate Subcommittee chairman Senator Herb Kohl urged federal regulators to block AT&T’s planned $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile. On Wednesday afternoon, …
Senate Antitrust Subcommittee chairman asks regulators to block AT&T / T-Mobile merger
Senator Herb Kohl, the chairman of the Senate’s antitrust subcommittee is recommending that federal regulators deny AT&T’s $39 billion planned acquisition of T-Mobile. ”I have …
Public interest groups write letter to FCC in opposition of AT&T/T-Mobile deal
Several advocacy groups have written a letter to the Federal Communications Commission in regards to AT&T’s planned $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile. The letter specifically …
T-Mobile responds to Sprint, other merger opponents
In what is no doubt a response to Sprint’s statement Tuesday morning that AT&T is increasing its spectrum the wrong way by purchasing T-Mobile, T-Mobile’s …
AT&T files statement with FCC in support of T-Mobile acquisition
On Friday, AT&T announced that it has officially filed a public statement with the Federal Communications Commission in support of its planned $39 billion acquisition …
Sprint formally asks FCC to block AT&T’s T-Mobile acquisition
Sprint’s already been very vocal about its opposition to AT&T’s planned purchase of T-Mobile from Deutsche Telekom, but on Tuesday the carrier officially asked the …
AT&T to pay T-Mobile $6 billion if feds reject acquisition
AT&T will pay T-Mobile $3 billion in cash, a $1 billion roaming agreement, and $2 billion in spectrum if the Federal Communications Commission and the …
Sprint seeks access to confidential documents in proposed AT&T, T-Mobile merger
It’s no secret that U.S. wireless provider Sprint is not a fan of the proposed AT&T and T-Mobile merger. The company’s CEO, Dan Hesse, has …
AT&T's T-Mobile acquisiton to get thorough review, FCC official says
AT&T’s plans to purchase Deutsche Telekom-owned T-Mobile USA will get a thorough examination from government agencies, including antitrust and communications investigators, an FCC aide affirmed …
FCC rules against magicJack; cuts into revenue stream [video]
Last week, the FCC ruled in favor of AT&T in a complaint it filed against VoIP home-phone service provider magicJack. For those of you that …
FCC outs new Motorola iDEN phone
A new Motorola iDEN phone has just been approved by the Federal Communications Commission. The phone is referred to by two names in FCC documents …
Sprint urges government to oppose AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile
Sprint CEO Dan Hesse has already expressed his concerns about AT&T’s purchase of T-Mobile from Deutsche Telecom, but today Sprint officially announced its opposition to the deal …
