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Verizon iPhone Not Threatening AT&T Market Share Yet, Say Analysts

WASHINGTON, February 14, 2011 - Initial reports from market analysts show mixed reactions to the Verizon iPhone launch last week and its possible effects on AT&T’s...

Broadband's Impact9 years ago

Obama Likens Broadband To Electricity, Rails In Michigan Speech

WASHINGTON, February 10, 2011 - President Obama drew comparisons between high-speed Internet, the railroads and the electric grid during a speech in Marquette, Michigan on Thursday...

Wireless9 years ago

Verizon Launches iPhone, Ends Longstanding Exclusivity With AT&T

WASHINGTON, February 10, 2011 - The Verizon iPhone debuted in stores across the country Thursday, ending more than four years of exclusivity between Apple and AT&T...

Broadband's Impact9 years ago

Obama to Outline High-Speed Wireless Plan Thursday in Michigan

WASHINGTON, February 10, 2011 - President Obama is scheduled to deliver a speech at Northern Michigan University, Thursday, detailing his plan to catalyze his State of...

Mobile Broadband9 years ago

Verizon Tweaks Data Policies in Anticipation of iPhone Launch

WASHINGTON, February 3, 2011 - Verizon announced Thursday two major changes to its wireless internet policies that will allow the carrier to handle a higher volume...

Mobile Broadband9 years ago

AT&T Brings Back Unlimited iPhone Data Plan – For Some

WASHINGTON, January 28, 2011 - Wireless provider AT&T has reportedly begun allowing some of its iPhone customers to switch to an unadvertised unlimited data plan in...

Mobile Broadband9 years ago

Verizon Breaks iPhone Exclusivity; Paves Way for Smaller Carriers

NEW YORK, January 25, 2011 - Verizon announced earlier this month that it declined to sign an exclusive deal with Apple to carry the iPhone, opening...

FCC9 years ago

FCC Establishes LTE Standard for Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network

WASHINGTON, January 25, 2011 - The FCC issued an order Tuesday at its January open meeting that set a 4G common standard for a nationwide, interoperable,...

FCC9 years ago

MetroPCS Accused of Violating Open Internet Order

Consumer groups sent a letter to the FCC last week accusing low-cost carrier, MetroPCS, of violating the Open Internet Order by limiting user access to services. The Center...

Broadband Calendar9 years ago

Congressional Action on Telecommunications Act in Question at Broadband Breakfast Club

WASHINGTON, January 20, 2011 - After 15 years of explosive growth and innovation in telecommunications since the last major revision, the 112th Congress is faced with...

Broadband's Impact9 years ago

LTE Growing Faster Than Ever

Long Term Evolution is growing faster than any other mobile platform in history, according to a recent report from the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). The...

Mobile Broadband9 years ago

T-Mobile UK Limits Usage to 500MB

T-Mobile UK has announced a major change in the content which their users will be allowed to access. In an effort to alleviate congestion on the...

Wireless9 years ago

No More Cell Phone Service For California’s State Employees

As millions of cell phone subscribers considered the exciting option of signing up for an iPhone on Verizon Wireless' network Tuesday, California government employees for their...

FCC9 years ago

4G is 4G… Or Is It?

With the growth of mobile broadband the availability of 4G is becoming more important to consumers; however the term 4G is being used so differently by...

Mobile Broadband9 years ago

Wireless Industry, Broadcasters Clash over Incentive Auctions at CES

LAS VEGAS, January 10, 2011 - Industry and government representatives debated the future of spectrum policy during a panel discussion at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)...

Broadband's Impact9 years ago

Chairman Genachowski Outlines FCC Goals at Consumer Electronics Show

LAS VEGAS, January 10, 2011 - FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski highlighted the Commission's successes in the 111th Congress and looked to its goals in the 112th...

Mobile Broadband9 years ago

Las Vegas: Ground Zero For the Battle of 4G Wireless Technologies

LAS VEGAS, January 10, 2011 - After last week's slew of press conferences and unveilings, the latest new products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) left...

Mobile Broadband9 years ago

AT&T Announces 4G Update

AT&T has updated their 4G schedule to rollout field trials by the end of the year. John Stankey, president and CEO, AT&T Operations said: “AT&T has...

Broadband's Impact9 years ago

Support Dims for FCC Chairman’s Open Internet Proposal

WASHINGTON, December 21, 2010 - Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski on Dec. 1 announced that there would be a set of open internet rules that...

Broadband Updates9 years ago

Greater Use of Cloud Computing Increases Broadband Dependence

LONDON, December 2, 2010 - The proliferation of cloud computing is increasing the dependence of both consumers and businesses on broadband access.

Broadband Updates9 years ago

FCC Moves to Improve Spectrum Availability and Use By Taking from Broadcasters

WASHINGTON, December 1, 2010 - The FCC unanimously passed three measures aimed at improving spectrum availability and efficiency while spurring innovation at its November open meeting...

Broadband Calendar9 years ago

Public Safety, Industry Representatives Clash On Reallocation Of D Block

Public safety leaders and industry lobbyists clashed today during a Washington breakfast on whether the 700 megahertz band D block should be reallocated to public safety...

Broadband Calendar9 years ago

Does Public Safety Need More New Wireless Spectrum for Broadband?

WASHINGTON, November 18, 2010 - Several sharp exchanges between wireless carriers and public safety officials punctuated the debate on Tuesday at November's Broadband Breakfast Club. BroadbandBreakfast.com...

FCC9 years ago

Transparency and Application Efficiency Key To Wireless Net Neutrality Says Qualcomm Chief

Mobile phone network operators should provide incentives to application developers to increase the efficiency of their products so that wireless networks can be better managed, said...

Broadband Calendar9 years ago

Broadband Breakfast Club Considers Key Divide in Public Safety Spectrum: Re-allocation Vs. Re-auction

WASHINGTON, November 14, 2010 – BroadbandBreakfast.com presents Broadband Breakfast Club event “Public Safety’s Role in and the Need for Better Quality Broadband," on Tuesday, November 16....

Africa9 years ago

Global Meeting in Senegal Focuses on Broadband Empowerment

WASHINGTON, November 10, 2010 – Policy makers from around the globe met in Senegal today to discuss information and communications technologies and how they can better...

Broadband Updates9 years ago

Commerce Report Shows Diminishing Digital Divide

WASHINGTON, November 9, 2010 - After a year of data crunching and analysis, the Commerce Department has released a report titled “Exploring the Digital Nation Home...

FCC9 years ago

Verizon to Pay More Than $25M for Hitting Consumers With ‘Mystery Fees’

WASHINGTON, October 28, 2010 - The Federal Communications Commission’s Enforcement Bureau hit Verizon Wireless with a record $25 million payment to the government for mystery fees...

Broadband's Impact9 years ago

FCC Chief Soldiers on as ‘Captain Crunch’ in Effort to Alleviate Spectrum Shortage

WASHINGTON, October 21, 2010 - The Federal Communications Commission is highlighting the looming issue of "spectrum crunch" as smart phones and other data-hogging devices eat up...

Broadband Updates9 years ago

Fixed Mobile Convergence Expected to be Completed by 2015

LONDON, October 18, 2010 - Convergence between fixed and mobile broadband services will be virtually complete by 2015, unified by standards originally developed for multi-room television...

FCC9 years ago

Most Consumers Report ‘Bill Shock,’ FCC Plans Action

WASHINGTON, October 14, 2010 - It's not a surprise that "bill shock" is a problem. The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday released a white paper on...

Broadband Updates9 years ago

FCC Unveils Privacy and Security Tips

WASHINGTON, October 8, 2010 - FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski Friday morning spoke at a privacy and security event where he unveiled new web pages from his...

Broadband Data9 years ago

Mignon Clyburn Expects FCC Universal Service Fund Proposals by Year-End

ARLINGTON, Va., October 2, 2010 – Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon Clyburn emphasized the need for quality research in policy making, particularly with regard to reforming the...

FCC9 years ago

FCC Opens Up White Space For Unrestricted Uses

WASHINGTON, September 24, 2010 - In a unanimous vote, the Federal Communications Commission approved the use of the “white spaces” for unlicensed uses. The white spaces...

Broadband's Impact9 years ago

Groups Generally Pleased With FCC ‘White Spaces’ Decision

WASHINGTON, September 23, 2010 - Broadband watchers generally reacted favorably to the Federal Communications Commission's vote on Thursday to finalize rules to open vacant television channels,...

FCC9 years ago

FCC Order Improves 911 Call Location Information

WASHINGTON, September 23, 2010 - The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to improve the ability of 911 call centers, or Public Safety Answering Points, to...

Broadband Updates9 years ago

Verizon to Tier LTE Data

WASHINGTON, September 23, 2010 - After months of hinting and speculation, Verizon Wireless CEO Ivan Seidenberg has told the Wall Street Journal that the firm would...

Broadband's Impact9 years ago

FCC Chief Touts Broadband Benefits to Ebay’s Top Sellers

WASHINGTON, September 17, 2010 - FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski told a group of top sellers on eBay this week that they, more than anyone, know about...

Wireless9 years ago

Language in Small Business Jobs Bill Nixes Cell Phone Tax

WASHINGTON, September 16, 2010 - Legislation sponsored by Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, to end a regulation on cell...

FCC9 years ago

FCC Offers Online Tool to Search Licenses

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2010 – The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday unveiled a tool allowing anyone to view licenses overseen by the agency. A quick tour...

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Verizon iPhone Not Threatening AT&T Market Share Yet, Say Analysts

Obama Likens Broadband To Electricity, Rails In Michigan Speech

Verizon Launches iPhone, Ends Longstanding Exclusivity With AT&T

Obama to Outline High-Speed Wireless Plan Thursday in Michigan

Verizon Tweaks Data Policies in Anticipation of iPhone Launch

AT&T Brings Back Unlimited iPhone Data Plan – For Some

Verizon Breaks iPhone Exclusivity; Paves Way for Smaller Carriers

FCC Establishes LTE Standard for Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network

MetroPCS Accused of Violating Open Internet Order

Congressional Action on Telecommunications Act in Question at Broadband Breakfast Club

LTE Growing Faster Than Ever

T-Mobile UK Limits Usage to 500MB

No More Cell Phone Service For California’s State Employees

4G is 4G… Or Is It?

Wireless Industry, Broadcasters Clash over Incentive Auctions at CES

Chairman Genachowski Outlines FCC Goals at Consumer Electronics Show

Las Vegas: Ground Zero For the Battle of 4G Wireless Technologies

AT&T Announces 4G Update

Support Dims for FCC Chairman’s Open Internet Proposal

Greater Use of Cloud Computing Increases Broadband Dependence

FCC Moves to Improve Spectrum Availability and Use By Taking from Broadcasters

Public Safety, Industry Representatives Clash On Reallocation Of D Block

Does Public Safety Need More New Wireless Spectrum for Broadband?

Transparency and Application Efficiency Key To Wireless Net Neutrality Says Qualcomm Chief

Broadband Breakfast Club Considers Key Divide in Public Safety Spectrum: Re-allocation Vs. Re-auction

Global Meeting in Senegal Focuses on Broadband Empowerment

Commerce Report Shows Diminishing Digital Divide

Verizon to Pay More Than $25M for Hitting Consumers With ‘Mystery Fees’

FCC Chief Soldiers on as ‘Captain Crunch’ in Effort to Alleviate Spectrum Shortage

Fixed Mobile Convergence Expected to be Completed by 2015

Most Consumers Report ‘Bill Shock,’ FCC Plans Action

FCC Unveils Privacy and Security Tips

Mignon Clyburn Expects FCC Universal Service Fund Proposals by Year-End

FCC Opens Up White Space For Unrestricted Uses

Groups Generally Pleased With FCC ‘White Spaces’ Decision

FCC Order Improves 911 Call Location Information

Verizon to Tier LTE Data

FCC Chief Touts Broadband Benefits to Ebay’s Top Sellers

Language in Small Business Jobs Bill Nixes Cell Phone Tax

FCC Offers Online Tool to Search Licenses

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