Analyzing the long term impacts of FTC’s activist litigation
In all the chaos of allegations, counter allegations, scores of testimonies, rebuttals, cross-examinations, and others, I humbly request that Judge Koh and the FTC pause for a moment and ponder this question: “If Qualcomm loses this...
The ongoing saga between FTC and Qualcomm
It is unbelievable when one of the world’s richest companies complains that it is an undue burden to pay for the innovations that power its high margin products. But it sure looks like a well-orchestrated war on innovation...
In recently released comments, network operators and other telecom players expressed general support for federal data privacy regulation -- especially if the alternative is a patchwork of state or even local guidelines.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration asked for public...
First Orion projects that at current rate, nearly 45% of mobile calls will be scams by next year
The rate of scam calls to U.S. mobile users is increasing so rapidly that by next year, nearly half of all calls will be fraudulent, according to...
Cisco receives antitrust clearance for pending BroadSoft purchase
Cisco recently finalized its acquisition of BroadSoft, thereby sealing the $1.9 billion deal. Paying $55 per share, Cisco aims for the investment to give its cloud strategy and collaboration portfolio a boost.
As part of the acquisition, originally...
Judging by what feels like the 25th Star Wars sequel (or is it prequel?) that debuted in theatres this holiday season, it appears that battles in the galaxy are never quite settled. For those keeping track of the dispute in Washington over net neutrality,...
FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez told the Senate Commerce Committee the court decision in AT&T throttling case removes authority in enforcing Sec. 5 of FTC Act
Following a stinging rebuke of its authority to regulate common carriers, the Federal Trade Commission is looking to challenge a...
Appeals court sides with AT&T that FTC does not have jurisdiction in the case, though carrier remains open to fine from FCC
AT&T won the latest battle in an ongoing dispute with the Federal Trade Commission regarding claims the carrier’s mobile business did not properly...
Sprint fined by FTC for tacking on fees to consumers with low credit scores
Story updated with comment from Sprint
Sprint has agreed to pay $2.95 million in civil penalties connected to a Federal Trade Commission investigation into the carrier failing to properly inform some customers...
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 its product could improve users’ eyesight. Under the terms of the settlement, Ultimeyes will be...
Court claims more details needed before it will approve Sprint, CFPB bill-cramming proposal
A federal judge is holding up a $50 million settlement between Sprint and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over bill cramming until both sides explain why the proposal is “fair, reasonable and...
The Federal Trade Commission reached a non-monetary settlement with Nomi Technologies based on a complaint that the firm helped retailers track millions of customers via their mobile phones.
“Nomi will be prohibited from misrepresenting consumers’ options for controlling whether information is collected, used, disclosed or...
Bloomberg report claims action tied to previous FTC court filing
AT&T Mobility is reportedly looking at a potential fine from the Federal Communications Commission related to claims the carrier was not providing adequate notification to customers impacted by throttled mobile data speeds.
Bloomberg, citing a letter...
Carrier to pay at least $90 million in refunds, $22.5 million in fines
Despite claims of a conspiracy, T-Mobile US today came to an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission to pay at least $22.5 million in fines tied to bill cramming.
As part of the...
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News has made many questionable decisions over the years. One of which is agreeing to let a long-time industry observer provide commentary on what is chapping his hide across the wireless industry. His name is Hunter Gates. We call him...
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a court complaint against AT&T Mobility over the mobile operator’s throttling of data speeds for “unlimited” data customers. The court action, which was coordinated with the Federal Communications Commission, alleges “unfair and deceptive” practices tied to the unlimited...
