Federal Communications Commission articles

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  Google's potential Nexus Q successor revealed in FCC filing

  By Bryan Bishop on May 18, 2013 04:54 pm + 96 comments

  An update to the Google Music app broke compatibility with the ill-fated Nexus Q — but it appears Continue reading…

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  Meet Tom Wheeler, the man who could control your digital life

  By Chris Ziegler on May 2, 2013 01:12 pm + 53 comments

  "Do you want to go to work in [the Obama] administration in any way?" "No," Tom Wheeler responded. Continue reading…

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  FCC chairman Julius Genachowski announcing plan to step down on Friday

  By Chris Ziegler on March 21, 2013 07:01 pm + 28 comments

  The Wall Street Journal is citing an "FCC official" in a report that Julius Genachowski — the man Continue reading…

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  T-Mobile and MetroPCS merger approved by the FCC

  By Bryan Bishop on March 12, 2013 01:44 pm + 59 comments

  We knew things were moving forward, and now the Federal Communications Commission has approved the Continue reading…

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  FCC will investigate cellphone unlocking ban, says chairman

  By Bryan Bishop on February 28, 2013 10:59 pm + 54 comments

  Earlier this year it became illegal in the United States to unlock a carrier-subsidized phone or Continue reading…

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  US Justice Department asks FCC to defer Sprint, SoftBank merger

  By Chris Welch on January 29, 2013 12:31 pm + 47 comments

  The US Justice Department has requested that the FCC hold off on approving a planned merger between Continue reading…

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  Rogue radio station caused keyless entry systems to fail, left car owners locked out

  By Chris Welch on December 28, 2012 06:43 pm + 102 comments

  For months, frustrated car owners just couldn't explain it. As the Sun Sentinel explains, parking Continue reading…

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  After Sandy, FCC to examine emergency preparedness with field hearings across US

  By Chris Welch on November 21, 2012 01:54 pm + 5 comments

  Hurricane Sandy had a devastating effect on wireless infrastructure in areas hardest hit by the Continue reading…

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  FCC will allow encryption of basic cable, offers measures to protect open access

  By Chris Welch on October 15, 2012 12:47 pm + 100 comments

  The days of plugging a TV into the wall and getting cable are coming to an end. After a lengthy Continue reading…

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  FCC chairman Julius Genachowski live from Vox Media HQ

  By Nilay Patel on September 25, 2012 09:36 am + 40 comments

  The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Julius Genachowski, will be speaking live Continue reading…