The FCC Report and Order that wasn’t
On March 12, the Federal Communications Commission released the 400-page Open Internet Report and Order. Think of this as part one of a dramatic miniseries on Internet regulation, which you would prefer to turn off after the first hour...
WASHINGTON – Two of the five commissioners serving on the Federal Communications Commission voted against net neutrality regulations that apply Title II regulation and classify the Internet as a public utility.
Commissioner Ajit Pai was the most vocal of the opposition. Known as a staunch...
Four hundred-page net neutrality document expected to see legal challenges
The Federal Communications Commission released the full Report and Order tied to its net neutrality ruling, which as expected has drawn divergent commentary.
The 400-page document lays out the FCC’s position in bringing broadband access, both...
Unless you have been staring at your TV/PC screen waiting for “House of Cards” to load since Friday and watched or read nothing else, you have no doubt heard about the Federal Communications Commission's recent net neutrality vote and ruling. The timing of the...
Walden comments on net neutrality, Title II and FCC
WASHINGTON – House Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) recently delivered an address to the American Enterprise Institute, a well-known conservative think tank, discussing the reauthorization of the Federal Communications Commission, the recent net...
Net neutrality postures follow party lines
WAHINGTON – In releasing its long-awaited rules regarding net neutrality, some at the Federal Communications Commission were unhappy with the decision.
One of those was Republican Commissioner Ajit Pai, who stated, “Read my lips. More new taxes are coming.”
Commissioner...
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AT&T, Verizon opposed; T-Mobile US cautious; Sprint in favor of net neutrality decision
This week’s decision by the Federal Communications Commission to expand Title II regulatory authority over broadband services was greeted by cheers from dozens of people who attended the FCC meeting in person...
FCC commissioners Pai and O’Rielly seek at least 30-day public review on net neutrality legislation
The Federal Communications Commission’s Republican members have asked that the government agency push back a vote on its Internet regulation plan in order to consider public input on the matter.
In...
AT&T CEO says legal action imminent
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission has yet to release its long-awaited net neutrality recommendations on whether to enact Title II regulations in regard to the Internet.
Yet, the legal wrangling is already beginning. AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson said...
Antonio Carlos Valente, the president of Telefónica Vivo, said the company is waiting for a decision from the Administrative Council for Economic Defense before moving forward with integrating GVT's operations. Telefónica bought GVT last year from the French group Vivendi.
Speaking with members of the press during the Campus Party...
FCC chairman releases 'fact sheet' showing Title II plans for net neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission is set to bring the Title II hammer down on Internet service providers, with FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler releasing an overview of the agency's plans to deal with the...
As the debate regarding net neutrality heats up ahead of a Federal Communications Commission vote later this month, corporations and federal lawmakers are engaged in a tug-of-war that seeks to balance private interests with public policy.
RCR Wireless News contributor Jeff Hawn spoke to George...
FCC vote on net neutrality set for Feb. 26
Net neutrality is gaining traction in Washington, D.C., as both a policy and political issue.
Congressmen Fred Upton (R-Mich.) and Greg Walden (R-Ore.), who are the Chairman of the House Commerce Committee and the Subcommittee on Communication...
2015 was supposed to be the year that EU roaming charges went away. It’s been delayed again – say it isn’t so. As a mobile operator I can see them jumping for joy, but as a consumer and business traveler I can’t say I agree.
In...
Four industry groups issued a statement on Jan. 26 that the European Union's proposed net neutrality rules shouldn't force them to treat traffic on their networks equally. The statement was backed by ETNO, GSMA, Cable Europe and Make the Net Work – groups that represent a number of carriers...
Sprint breaks from script on Title II investment impact
As part of comments made during its release of fourth-quarter financial results, Verizon Communications CFO Fran Shammo noted that should the Federal Communications Commission move forward with plans to regulate broadband services under Title II, it...
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While there was a lot of news last week, we will focus today’s column on the Sling TV announcement, Federal...
FCC Chairman Wheeler’s recent comments on net neutrality hint at Title II
The heated net neutrality debate is set to further intensify as Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler is set to circulate a new proposal on the topic to FCC commissioners on Feb. 5,...
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences.
Sixty-eight readers sent “top ten” nominations that form the basis for this week’s column. These events (in chronological order) were...
OTTs targeted by India's biggest carrier
Days after moving to discourage use of over-the-top applications by implementing a voice over Internet Protocol rate hike, India’s Bharti Airtel pulled the change on Monday, according to reports.
OTT providers like Skype, Viber and others, use a customer’s data...
Report indicates fine is currently under review at FCC
Sprint is reportedly set to be hit with a $105 million fine from the Federal Communications Commission linked to overcharging customers for services.
According to National Journal, the fine will be the largest ever levied against a...
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences.
This has been an unusually active December for the telecom industry. We’ll begin this week’s column with an assessment of...
60 firms, including Intel, Cisco, Qualcomm, IBM sign letter to FCC
President Barack Obama’s recent suggestion that the Federal Communications Commission bring Internet regulation under Title II oversight brought a stinging rebuke from tech-industry leaders.
A list of 60 technology companies signed a letter sent to...
