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Democrats and Republicans unite to grill FCC chair on net neutrality

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FCC defies net-neutrality advocates, votes 3-2 to move forward on proposal

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FCC’s revisions would ban throttling, but leave paid ‘fast lanes’ open

The FCC today announced new revisions to its new net neutrality regulations, but pay-for-priority still alive and well.
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FCC chairman’s Net neutrality revisions may not be enough to silence dissent

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Web-hosting service gives the FCC a taste of the Internet slow lane (and you can too!)

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Google, Facebook, more than 100 other tech companies pressure FCC on net neutrality

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Google, Facebook and Amazon blast the FCC’s Internet ‘fast lanes’ proposal

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Net Neutrality finds new champion in Al Franken

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AT&T is mulling a $40 billion acquisition of DirecTV

Sprint is currently securing funding for a T-Mobile takeover bid

FCC really doesn’t like phone jammers, seeks $48K fine for driver caught using device (updated)

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New FCC proposal threatens to eradicate the open Internet

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FCC’s ‘Speed Test’ app comes to iOS, collects broadband data for nationwide study

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FCC to bring net neutrality back from the dead with new ‘open Internet’ rules

The FCC said today that it plans to create new "network neutrality" rules that will keep Internet service providers from favoring certain types of traffic.
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Sprint and T-Mobile merger talks met with strong opposition in Washington

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Will you speak up when ISPs strangle your Netflix? The company sure hopes so

Netflix doesn't seem too worried about the end of net neutrality. Maybe it should be.
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Court strikes down key FCC Net neutrality rules: What it means for you

The DC Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against the FCC's Open Internet rules.
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Delta preemptively bans cellular and internet based in-flight calls

Atlanta based Delta Airlines has announced that the company will not allow passengers to place voice calls when on a flight.
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Top 5 US wireless carriers agree to let you unlock your cell phone

CTIA and the FCC have reached a deal that will make it easier and faster for US wireless customers to have their devices unlocked.
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We don’t need inflight cell phone call bans, we need inflight manners

Airlines balk at the idea of allowing passengers to make inflight cell phone calls. Here's why they're wrong.
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Get your earplugs, FCC may let people make cell phone calls on planes

The FCC is expected to consider lifting its ban on in-flight cell phone calls at a meeting in December.
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Say hello to landline video calls – the U.S. plans to upgrade its phone network

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler announced plans this week to upgrade the US phone system from a copper-based network to a digital one.
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Want to unlock your smartphone? The new FCC Chairman has your back

New FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has told CTIA that its members must adopt new polices that allow customers to easily unlock their phones.
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Hated cell phone unlocking ban may be lifted by FCC

A petition by the Obama administration's NTIA may eliminate the federal ban on cell phone unlocking without wireless carrier approval.
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Is Verizon trying to kill Netflix? It depends who you ask

Verizon is challenging the FCC's Open Internet rules that make net neutrality the law of the land – and if it wins, Netflix could be caught in the sights.
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Samsung’s ambitious Smart Media Player marches forward after ducking FCC red tape

The FCC recently granted Samsung a waiver that indicates the company is preparing a cable box/ OTT hybrid.
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Proposed new $5 per year cellphone tax could be used to bring more U.S. schools online

FCC proposal would make in-flight Wi-Fi faster and cheaper

A new proposal from the Federal Communications Commission would both increase the speed of in-flight Wi-Fi connections and likely make it more affordable.

Softbank and Sprint promise not to use Huawei hardware because it’s Chinese

Japanese carrier Softbank and Sprint have assured a U.S. lawmaker that Huawei equipment will not be added to Sprint's network after merger.

US Court of Appeals may lay the smack down on the FCC, stripping it of some regulatory power

The FCC believes that Comcast Corp discriminated against the Tennis Channel, but the U.S. Court of Appeals doesn't seem certain that is the case.
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FCC OKs Ultra HD broadcast tests

Amidst a wave of 4K/Ultra HD enthusiasm, the FCC has OK'd a trial of Europe's DVB-T2 broadcast standard, a move that should help shape the future of the format

Connected car-exclusive Wi-Fi band may be opened up for other uses

Connected car technologies have had their own Wi-Fi band since 199, but congestion has convinced the FCC to reconsider that policy.

FCC: Wireless signal boosters are no longer allowed unless approved by your carrier

If you've been using a signal booster to increase your wireless device signal, you better turn it off. The FCC has put in new rules controlling their usage

FCC filing indicates Roku 3 may be on its way

Roku hasn't upgraded its stable of media streamers since the Steaming Stick, but an FCC filing indicates a Roku 3 may be on its way.