Regulations for drones in the works
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration last month released its proposed framework of regulations that would allow routine use of unmanned aircraft systems – drones – for commercial purposes.
Until recently, the use of UAS in...
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...
As expected, last week was full of rhetoric with respect to the Federal Communications Commission’s pending Open Internet Order. Pictured below is Verizon Communications' response typed in Morse Code – a brilliant PR move, although one unlikely to help their position with the FCC.
As...
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...
Many of you have called/written me about the general chatter regarding regulatory changes proposed by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler. The telecom industry needs to take Aaron Rodgers’ advice and “r-e-l-a-x.” While it is strangely undemocratic that the FCC chairman would be very...
Dish Network DE partners SNR and Northstar snag $3B discount
The recently completed Auction 97 proceedings witnessed a record amount of revenue generated by the federal government, highlighting the demand mobile operators place on wireless spectrum. However, the proceedings also showed that perhaps the Federal...
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...
Policy Shift: United States telecom companies allowed in Cuba
President Barack Obama made a historic announcement Wednesday by declaring that his administration is making a major shift in United States policy toward Cuba. The move will allow U.S. telecommunications companies to rollout infrastructure and provide...
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 week’s column continues the regulatory discussion started in late November focusing on the touchy issue of paid prioritization. To...
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.
DARPA, NSF and the commercialization of the Internet
With the president’s support for increased regulation now publicly known (see the corresponding...
AT&T has agreed to pay a $23.8 million fine in California connected to unlawfully disposing of hazardous waste over a nine-year period. The settlement also calls for the telecom giant to spend $28 million over the next five years to update its environmental compliance...
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories!
Verizon buys NextWave...
