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FCC investigation finds Verizon violated consumer privacy with UIDH use, began practice in late 2012 Verizon Wireless was dinged nearly $1.4 million for its use of so-called “supercookies,” which tracked …

Recently approved Mobile Now Act targets sub-6 GHz bands, feasibility of millimeter-wave spectrum The federal government’s push to free up additional spectrum resources and for the commercial telecom space and …

Former Sprint chairman Tim Donahue joins Ligado board Ligado Networks, which prior to last month was known as LightSquared, added former Sprint Nextel executive Tim Donahue to its power-packed board …

A new report claims DT will not look to sell its stake in T-Mobile during the upcoming 600 MHz spectrum auction With one month to go before the Federal Communications …

AT&T said the ESInet NG911 platform will support text messages, eventually pictures and video In a move to facilitate the upgrade of legacy 911 systems to an IP architecture, AT&T …

FCC alleges slamming, cramming targeting ‘consumers with Hispanic surnames’ Staff at the Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau last week proposed fines totaling $29.6 million against four long-distance providers accused of …

Carrier Wrap looks into 600 MHz auction strategies for Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile The Federal Communications Commission’s highly anticipated 600 MHz incentive auction is soon set to start, with the …

AT&T 5G plans laid out in FCC filing Despite claims of skepticism regarding upcoming launch plans from rival Verizon Wireless, AT&T appears set to begin its own “5G” network trials …

The FCC WTB is set for new leadership with current chief Roger Sherman set to depart Just ahead of the start of one of the most complicated wireless spectrum auctions …

A Stanford Law School professor in a paper published January 29, concludes T-Mobile US’ Binge On streaming video service, which doesn’t count against a subscriber data allotment, “violates key net neutrality …

The Federal Communications Commission granted Qualcomm permission for a small-scale LTE Unlicensed trial at two Verizon Wireless locations. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler extended Special Temporary Authority to Qualcomm today, responding to …

Set-top box leasing costs U.S. consumer $20 billion annually With an eye on driving competition in cable TV, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler on laid out a proposal to …

25 Mbps down, 3 Mbps up is unnecessarily fast, senators say A group of six U.S. senators this week told the Federal Communications Commission its current broadband benchmark of 25 …

On this week’s Carrier Wrap we dig into unique government solutions to meet spectrum demand Consumers’ insatiable demand for mobile data services has wireless carriers scrambling to bolster their networks. …

Wireless 20/20 digs into preparations for the upcoming FCC 600 MHz incentive auction proceedings It is time for bidders to start gearing up for the 600 MHz band incentive auction. …

Incentive auction proceedings hit broadcaster milestone, with claimed ‘robust’ participation The Federal Communications Commission’s planned 600 MHz incentive auction process reached a milestone this week as the broadcaster application deadline …

T-Mobile CEO John Legere said he may have gone too far in criticizing EFF intent T-Mobile US CEO John Legere took a more conciliatory tone in his latest defense of …

In a blog post, T-Mobile CEO Legere defends Binge On service from throttling claims T-Mobile US CEO John Legere took to the carrier’s blog in defense of its increasingly controversial …

FCC broadband report claims cable, fiber offer faster broadband options, DSL lags Cable and fiber connections continue to outpace advertised broadband speeds provided by digital subscriber line services, according to …

18th FCC mobile competition report cites broad choices in not drawing conclusion Despite its stated goal of ensuring a competitive domestic mobile telecom market, the Federal Communications Commission’s latest annual …

Report notes T-Mobile Binge On service accused of interfering with YouTube video traffic T-Mobile US’ Binge On video offering has reportedly drawn criticism from YouTube, which claims the unlimited streaming …

Verizon Communication CEO Lowell McAdam recently met with Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler to stress the importance of opening up high band spectrum for future “5G” networks, according to Verizon. …

LightSquared spectrum issues continue to progress with GPS deals, though challenges remain Beleaguered spectrum holder LightSquared said it reached an agreement with Garmin on spectrum use parameters for terrestrial service …

The Federal Communications Commission, in the wake of adopting net neutrality rules, wants to better understand services that allow customers to stream certain types of content without detracting from data …

Sprint service launch a hit, while LECs and wireless expected to clash … 20 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping …