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Defense

Sen. Hutchison Seeks to Block Open Internet Regulation

WASHINGTON, December 20, 2010 -Texas Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison has introduced an amendment to block the Federal Communications Commission from implementing any open internet regulations. The amendment would be added to the appropriations bill (H.R. 3082), which provides funding for the departm

FCC

Three Democratic Senators Press for Action on Network Neutrality

WASHINGTON, November 30, 2010 – Three Democratic senators on Tuesday sent a letter to the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission urging him to “guarantee network neutrality” by the end of the year.

CTIA

BroadbandCensus.com People Column: Tech Lobby, Wireless Board Changes

WASHINGTON, October 30, 2009 – CTIA-The Wireless Association announced Friday that it has a newly elected board of director officers. AT&T Mobility President and CEO Ralph de la Vega will serve as CTIA’s chairman, Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse will act as vice chairman, Asurion CEO Bret Comolli as tre

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BroadbandCensus.com Deputy Editor Andrew Feinberg on C-SPAN's 'The Communicators'

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2009 – In an interview that aired on C-SPAN’s series “The Communicators,” Andrew Feinberg, Deputy Editor of BroadbandCensus.com, addressed Tuesday’s Senate Confirmation Hearing for Julius Genachowski, selected by President Obama to head the Federal Communications Commission.

Copps Responds to Senators, Orders Handset Agreement Probe

WASHINGTON, Thursday June 18, 2009 – After a frenetic burst of activity on and off Capitol Hill, Acting FCC Chairman Michael Copps (D) announced on Thursday an investigation into whether consumers are being harmed by exclusive contracts between handset manufacturers and wireless carriers.

Senators Examine Relationship Between Wireless Carriers, Consumers

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2009 – Wireless carriers deals with equipment vendors and their commitment to rural coverage came under the microscope Wednesday as executives and industry analysts testified before the Senate Commerce Committee during a hearing on “the wireless consumer experience.”