FCC adopts 'Unlock the Box' proposal to open set-top box competition The Federal Communications Commission will force cable providers to ensure interoperability for third-party set-top boxes, paving the way for companies like Apple to integrate linear television programming into their offerings. Sam Oliver 10 years ago 38
FCC greenlights further testing of LTE-U by Verizon & Qualcomm The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has approved additional testing of a cellular technology called LTE-U, controversial because it can operate over the same bands as Wi-Fi routers. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1
FCC to move on set-top box regulations, could open door for expanded Apple TV The Federal Communications Commission will reportedly float a new initiative that would force cable and satellite providers to broaden support for third-party set-top boxes, paving the way for companies like Apple to build new experiences on top of traditional cable services. AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 27
Verizon asks FCC for waiver to enable Wi-Fi calling features Verizon has submitted a petition to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, asking for a waiver that would allow it to enable Wi-Fi calling on its network. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7
FCC votes in favor of allowing Lifeline low-income subsidies for Internet plans The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted 3 to 2 in favor of extending the U.S. government's Lifeline program to offer subsidies for broadband Internet, and not just basic phone service. Roger Fingas 11 years ago 69
FCC slaps AT&T with $100 million fine for throttling unlimited data plans The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday announced its intent to levy a $100 million fine against AT&T after finding that the wireless carrier mislead customers about its throttling of data plans that were advertised as being unlimited. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 47
Sprint, Verizon will pay $158 million to settle complaints about bill cramming U.S. carriers Sprint and Verizon will together spend $158 million to settle government complaints that they let third-party firms bill subscribers millions in unauthorized charges, a practice known as "cramming," the Federal Communications Commission announced on Tuesday. Roger Fingas 11 years ago 19
Republican legislators, cellular industry launch attack on FCC net neutrality provisions Net neutrality has once again come under fire from a number of groups, including 14 Republican representatives who introduced a bill Tuesday to let Congress review net neutrality rules passed by the Federal Communications Commission — and potentially halt them. Roger Fingas 11 years ago 141
FCC votes to enforce net neutrality by regulating ISPs, unleashes municipal broadband The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to regulate Internet service providers as "common carriers" under the Communications Act, preventing those companies from creating so-called "Internet fast lanes," and at the same time effectively neutered laws that impeded the expansion of city-owned broadband networks. Sam Oliver 11 years ago 375
FCC to propose regulating the Internet as a utility - report U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler is expected to issue a proposal this week that would see the agency classify Internet access as a telecommunications utility, a move that may also include reclassification for data services from wireless carriers. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 118
FCC says broadband-class connections must offer at least 25Mbps download speeds The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday took a step toward improving Internet speeds in America, requiring providers to offer download speeds of at least 25 megabits per second to classify as "broadband." AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 85
T-Mobile pledges to FCC it will be more transparent about data speed caps U.S. wireless provider and iPhone carrier T-Mobile this week announced it has reached an agreement with the Federal Communications Commission, in which it will be more upfront and honest with customers about its bandwidth speed. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 11
President Obama pushes FCC to classify Internet as public utility, protect net neutrality In a move likely to see support from Internet-based content providers such as Apple, Netflix, and others, President Barack Obama on Monday publicly called on the Federal Communications Commission to take the strongest measures possible in protecting net neutrality. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 304
FCC proposes rule change to open a la carte internet television streaming Federal Communications Commission chairman Tom Wheeler floated a proposal Wednesday that would give Internet-based video services the same access to live content from cable and local stations as traditional television broadcasters. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 44
Verizon will not throttle unlimited 4G LTE data users, to double data plans in promotion In a statement released on Wednesday, America's largest cellular provider Verizon said it will not be throttling 4G LTE data speeds for users grandfathered in to unlimited data plans, while at the same time announcing a buffed data plan promotion. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 23
FCC chairman slams Verizon's 'all the kids do it' defense to data throttling During a news conference on Friday, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler responded to Verizon's claims that its planned data throttling program is a "widely accepted" practice, saying that an "all the kids do it" argument is not justifiable. Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 64
Verizon responds to FCC concerns over data throttling, calls method 'measured and fair' In response to U.S. Federal Communications Commission chief Tom Wheeler's concerns over Verizon's plan to throttle LTE data speeds for high-use customers, the nation's No. 1 carrier called the practice fair and said it is not alone in using such tactics. Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 58
