Media and Broadcasting Policy

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Top tech firms back open Internet in FCC letter

AFP American Edition 34 days ago

Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Google, Twitter and other leading Web and technology companies expressed support Monday for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) efforts to ensure an open Internet. "An open Internet fuels a competitive and efficient marketplace, where consumers make the ultimate choices about ...

Hurdles remain as FCC ponders Internet data rules

AP News 35 days ago

Hurdles remain as regulators consider net neutrality rules to guarantee Internet data flow With Democrats in charge in Washington, supporters of so-called "net neutrality" rules seem poised to finally push through requirements that high-speed Internet providers give equal treatment to all data ...

Internet Rules

AP News 35 days ago

FILE - In this June 16, 2009 file photo, then Federal Communications Commission Chairman nominee Julius Genachowski testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. The FCC is set to vote the week of Oct. 19, 2009, on a proposal by the agency's chairman, ...

FCC launches probe of Google Voice service

AP News 40 days ago

Federal Communications Commission investigates Google Voice calling service Federal regulators will look into complaints by AT&T Inc. that Google Inc.'s free messaging and calling service, Google Voice, blocks calls to rural communities where local phone companies charge high connection fees. The Federal ...

FCC asks Google to explain how, why it blocks calls

Reuters US Online Report Politics News 44 days ago

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Friday asked Google Inc to explain how the Internet giant's Voice service blocks expensive calls to some rural areas, after lawmakers demanded an investigation. The Federal Communications Commission asked Google to respond by October 28 with ...

Lawmakers seek FCC probe into Google Voice

Reuters US Online Report Technology News 45 days ago

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers urged regulators to investigate Google Inc's ability to block expensive calls to rural areas to slash expenses, marking the latest spat between the Internet giant and AT&T Inc. Google's Voice service is at the heart of a ...

FCC chairman warns of 'looming spectrum crisis'

AP Features 46 days ago

The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission warned Wednesday of "a looming spectrum crisis" if the government fails to find ways to come up with more bandwidth for mobile devices. Julius Genachowski said the government is tripling the amount of spectrum available ...

FCC chief lauds wireless companies

Reuters US Online Report Internet News 46 days ago

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The top U.S. communications regulator praised recent moves by big wireless companies to open their networks and said he would work to overcome a looming shortage of airwaves used by the industry. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius ...

AT&T to expand Internet calling services on iPhone

AP News 46 days ago

AT&T to allow iPhone owners to use Internet calling services on its wireless network AT&T Inc. said late Tuesday that it will begin allowing iPhone owners to use Internet calling services on its wireless network. The phone giant, the exclusive wireless provider ...

FCC chief lauds wireless companies, to focus on spectrum

Reuters US Online Report Technology News 46 days ago

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The top U.S. communications regulator praised recent moves by big wireless companies to open their networks and said he would work to overcome a looming shortage of airwaves used by the industry. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius ...

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