1. Articles in category: FCC

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    1. NAB: Genachowski -- 'Broadcasters Will Thrive'

      Explore broadcastingcable.com (Apr 10 2013) Applications , FCC , Regulatory

      Strengthening mobile industry with new spectrum will create new opportunities for broadcasters,...

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    2. 4G: Size Matters

      Explore Light Reading (Mar 14 2013) 4G , FCC , LTE , Regulatory

      4G: Size Matters

      The FCC reveals just why MetroPCS's LTE is so slow and why the merger with T-Mobile gives it a fighting chance with 4G

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      Mentions:   LTE

    3. FCC Blesses T-Mobile/MetroPCS Merger

      Explore Light Reading (Mar 12 2013) 4G , FCC , LTE , Regulatory

      FCC & DoJ sign off on merger, clearing way for another national 4G LTE build-out in the US

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      Mentions:   LTE   Department of Justice

    4. FCC Chairman Outlines Plans To Free Up Spectrum

      Explore InformationWeek (Mar 7 2013) Applications , FCC , Regulatory , Spectrum

      Whether FCC Chairman Genachowski is reappointed or not, he says a multi-fold vision for making better use of wireless spectrum will proceed.

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    5. FCC approves Google project that will identify unused wireless spectrum

      Explore news.techworld.com (Mar 5 2013) FCC , Regulatory , Spectrum

      A Google project designed to collect information on available wireless spectrum into a central database has been given an FCC go-ahead to begin a public trial, the company announced today.

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    6. FCC approves Google project that will identify unused wireless spectrum

      Explore ITworld (Mar 4 2013) FCC , Regulatory , Spectrum

      A Google project designed to collect information on available wireless spectrum into a central database has been given an FCC go-ahead to begin a public trial, the company announced today. read more

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    7. Samsung 'Godiva,' possible Stratosphere III, passes FCC tests

      Explore TechRadar UK (Feb 26 2013) FCC , Regulatory

      There are plenty of things to assume about the Samsung smartphone codenamed "Godiva," not least that its launch could be approaching, if recent FCC filings are proof of anything. The Samsung Godiva was identified by the FCC on Tuesday, having been put through the requisite tests that indicate it could be released soon. This despite the fact that Samsung has yet to even acknowledge Godiva's ...

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    8. FCC eyes Wi-Fi expansion, approves mobile signal boosting rules

      Explore ITworld (Feb 20 2013) FCC , Mobile Broadband , Regulatory

      The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has taken the first step toward an expansion of the spectrum available for Wi-Fi, with the agency launching a rulemaking proceeding to open new parts of the 5GHz spectrum to unlicensed uses. read more

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      Mentions:   U.S. Federal Communications Commission

    9. 5 things to know about public WiFi

      Explore StarNet (Feb 10 2013) FCC , Mobile Broadband , Regulatory , Wi-Fi

      WASHINGTON - News reports on a push by the Federal Communications Commission to broaden access to public WiFi networks around the nation generated a lot of discussion. Senior FCC officials say they actively support the proposal.

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    10. Policy Updates

      Explore Telecommunications Industry Association (Jan 31 2013) FCC , Public Saftey , Regulatory

      FCC announces effort to free up 195 MHz in the 5 GHz band for unlicensed use. FCC Press Release FCC plans to hold a Broadband Adoption and Usage Summit on February 7, 2013.

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      Mentions:   First Responder Network Authority

    11. DISH asks FCC to stall Sprint-Softbank deal in light of its competing offer to acquire Clearwire

      Explore mobileburn.com (Jan 17 2013) FCC , Regulatory

      DISH Networks has asked the FCC to halt its consideration of Sprint's application to transfer control of licenses, leases, and authorizations related to SoftBank's planned acquisition of Sprint. Dish contends that doing so is necessary to ensure a fair and sensible sale of Clearwire, which both companies wish to purchase. Read the full story here.

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    12. Dish faces build-out requirement on mobile broadband network

      Explore Home - The Denver Post (Dec 18 2012) 4G , FCC , Mobile Broadband , Regulatory , Spectrum

      If Dish Network decides to leverage its wireless spectrum for a 4G mobile broadband network, the company must provide service to at least 40 percent of the coverage territory within four

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    13. FCC Shows Radar Love for Small Cells

      Explore Light Reading (Dec 12 2012) FCC , Regulatory , Small Cells

      Claiming the mini basestations could increase capacity 10X over macrocells, the FCC proposes opening up some 3.5GHz spectrum for them

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    14. Dish Network Gets Approval to Use Satellite Spectrum for Mobile Broadband Services

      Explore cellular (Dec 12 2012) FCC , Mobile Broadband , Regulatory

      The US telecoms regulator has approved plans to permit the satellite TV operator, Dish Network to reuse a block of spectrum for terrestrial mobile broadband services.

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    15. FCC forwards plans for a shared small-cell band

      Explore New Emerging Technology News and Trends (Dec 12 2012) FCC , Regulatory , Small Cells

      We now know more details of the FCC's spectrum sharing plan. It will set aside 100 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band and establish priority tiers for federal and local government use. Carriers have to be content with the frequencies left over.

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      Mentions:   London   Kevin Fitchard

    16. FCC gives Dish Network its blessing to use AWS-4 spectrum for 4G data

      Explore Engadget (Dec 11 2012) FCC , Mobile Broadband , Regulatory , Spectrum

      After a lengthy review period , the FCC has finally voted in favor of Dish Network's request to u se its AWS-4 wireless spectrum for 4G LTE data services . Now that the FCC removed regulatory barriers that previously restricted that 40 MHz of satellite spectrum from being used for land-based broadband, Dish says it "will consider its strategic options," whatever that means Still, Dish didn't get ...

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    17. Sprint & Dish Slug It Out Over Spectrum

      Explore Light Reading (Dec 11 2012) FCC , Regulatory

      Also: Cablevision gets closer to selling Bresnan systems; Google Fiber's national sticker shock; Samsung backs TV app startup

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    18. Sprint reportedly asks to partner with Dish

      Explore CNET Technology News (Dec 7 2012) FCC , Regulatory

      The satellite-TV company may start offering a wireless service, if a deal proposed by Sprint goes through, Bloomberg reports. (Read Full Article)

    19. Court: Yes, Verizon, you do have to abide by FCC roaming rules

      Explore CNET Technology News (Dec 4 2012) FCC , Regulatory , Roaming

      A federal appeals court rejects Verizon's bid to eliminate new rules that would force larger carriers to allow smaller players to roam on their data networks at reasonable rates.

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    20. Genachowski Still Wants Dish Item Voted by Year's End

      Explore broadcastingcable.com (Nov 30 2012) FCC , Mobile Broadband , Regulatory

      Says media ownership item will be finished "as fast as we...

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    21. FCC: On Track to Free Up 300 MHz-Plus By 2015

      Explore broadcastingcable.com (Nov 29 2012) FCC , Regulatory

      Official tells Congress commission is looking hard at role of receivers in spectrum...

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    22. 4G World 2012: A Fireside Chat With FCC Commissioner Pai

      Explore Light Reading (Oct 30 2012) 4G , 4G World , FCC , Regulatory

      Fred Campbell, of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, chats with FCC Commissioner Ajit V. Pai in a Regulatory Q&A Session at 4G World (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   4G World

    23. Sandy & Communications

      Explore Light Reading (Oct 30 2012) 4G World , FCC , Public Saftey

      Sandy & Communications

      It was a strange start to 4G World , UBM TechWeb 's show in Chicago Monday.

      The proceedings were knocked more than a little sideways by the raging storm that continues to pound the Northeast of the U.S. Some speakers, such as Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Ajit Pai, had to deliver presentations via videoconferencing sessions after getting stuck without a flight to Chicago.

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      Mentions:   4G World

    24. FCC paves way for 4G LTE mobile broadband service

      Explore ITworld (Oct 17 2012) FCC , Mobile Broadband , Regulatory , Spectrum

      The Federal Communications Commission adopts framework proposed by AT&T and Sirius XM to provide for LTE service without disrupting satellite-radio transmissions. The agency also updates progress on wireless 'bill shock' initiative. read more (Read Full Article)

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