Says FCC support of municipal infrastructure is “borderline socialism” FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly recently spoke to the Prosperity Caucus, a DC-based organization founded in 1986 by Regan-era Republicans, about how …
AT&T smart cities GM talks saving money and energy with technology adoption The United Nations estimates that in the next 15 years the number of people living in cities globally …
Network would combine ground-based and satellite-based connectivity WASHINGTON – Germany’s flagship airline Lufthansa has announced a deal with Deutsche Telekom, the parent company of carrier T-Mobile US, and the satellite …
Broadband is right up there with water, sewer and power, according to report WASHINGTON – President Obama’s Broadband Opportunity Council released its 40-page report on Monday, declaring, “Today, broadband is …
Wheeler: Broadband access is key to economic opportunity, advancement Despite criticism, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler used the fall conference of the National Telephone Cooperative Association to push the Federal Communication …
Consumer protection body levies fines on apps designed to detect skin cancer and improve eyesight WASHINGTON – The Federal Trade Commission has settled charges with an app company, which claimed …
WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau has announced plans to release data on the Special Access Market for the first time ever. The bureau said in a statement …
Goal is for more accurate reporting and tracking of outage information WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission has voted to propose new rules designed to tighten the outage reporting rules …
WASHINGTON – Two Democratic members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation have sent letters to the CEOs of 18 major automakers asking that they conduct a comprehensive …
Of 10 travel apps reviewed, Bluebox Security found security is a ‘second-class factor’ WASHINGTON – A new report published by mobile security and application management firm Bluebox Security raises questions …
In question is the carrier’s Music Freedom program, which removes data limit for music-streaming services WASHINGTON – Is the T-Mobile US Music Freedom program breaking the law? Technically, yes, according …
Malware will lock users out of their devices then demand money transfer to regain access WASHINGTON – How much would you pay to have your smartphone released if it were …
Analyst: Intent of program isn’t possible given current wireless sector environment Do regulations have a shelf life? In general, yes, as the things they were meant to regulate evolve and …
The international standard for Wi-Fi, LAN has been around more than two decades WASHINGTON – The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers recently marked the historic 25th anniversary of IEEE 802.11, …
WASHINGTON – Steven K. Berry, president and CEO of the Competitive Carriers Association, sat down with RCR Wireless News to discuss T-Mobile US’ recent inclusion to the CCA Data Services Hub. …
New wave of location-accuracy standards based on an FCC mandate WASHINGTON – In accordance with the Federal Communications Commission’s rules issued in January, the wireless industry is developing comprehensive standards for next …
Urging users to text, not call, and let the crowds thin before posting pics to social media WASHINGTON – Pope Francis is set to arrive in Washington, D.C., for his …
WASHINGTON – The Communication Workers of America are putting the screws to Verizon Communications in public comments as labor negotiations for some 39,000 employees drag on. CWA and International Brotherhood of …
Google could face up to $6B in fines if found in violation of European laws WASHINGTON – The battle between Google and the European Commission intensified this week with Google …
Regulators want to expand the Lifeline Assistance Program to include broadband Internet access WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on its plan to expand the Lifeline subsidy program to …
Form factor is key to market success for wearables WASHINGTON – Raghu Das, CEO of IDTechEx, a Cambridge, U.K.-based market research firm focused on emerging technologies, sat down with RCR …
Union: carrier turned down FCC money for rural broadband WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission recently announced the telecom companies that will receive federal subsidies through the Connect America Fund. …
Money is part of Connect America Fund to foster rural broadband WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission announced that 10 communications service providers accepted $1.5 billion from the federal government as part of …
Copper or fiber, past or future? Is new FCC rule a ‘major step back?’ WASHINGTON – Bruce Mehlman, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Tech Policy under the George W. …
As 600 MHz auction approaches, FCC continues to clarify rules and procedures WASHINGTON – Ahead of the 2016 incentive auction, wireless trade association CTIA said it wants the Federal Communications …
