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Broadband Adoption Crawls Along in 2010, Says Pew
While 66 percent of U.S. adults use a high-speed Internet connection at home, the growth in broadband is slowing, according to Pew. The FCC is stumped over a broadband boost. – If the Federal Communications Commission requires more firepower for its proposed National Broadband Plan, it can point to the fact that broadband adoption... »
Google and Verizon net pact’s got "many problems" says FCC rep – Register
PC World Google and Verizon net pact's got "many problems" says FCC repRegisterIf Google and Verizon thought that their "free except when it isn't" internet plan would have smooth sailing through the US Federal Communications Commission, a response by one FCC commissioner should snap them back to reality. …Google-Verizon Net Neutrality Pact: 5 Red... »
What’s next for FCC on net neutrality? – Washington Post
Daily Mail What's next for FCC on net neutrality?Washington PostWhat's next for net neutrality and the Federal Communications Commission? Industry insiders and analysts say FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will go back to square one, where the FCC is faced with a controversial push to re-regulate …Wait? Net neutrality? What's that again?msnbc.comEnd of Net Neutrality... »
FCC Halts Broadband Discussions Amid Google, Verizon Uproar
The Federal Communications Commission August 5 ceased broadband policy discussions with Google, Verizon, Skype and AT&T. Suspension of the talks came amid reports that Google and Verizon were hashing out a deal. – The Federal Communications Commission August 5 broke off broadband policy discussions with Google, Verizon, Skype and AT amp;T, citing too much... »
Net neutrality talks stall in US – BBC News
Kansas City Star Net neutrality talks stall in USBBC NewsUS regulators have halted closed-door meetings intended to find a way to make sure all web data is treated equally. The Federal Communications Commission began the meetings after a court …Google, Verizon Deny Tiered-Web Deal ReportWall Street JournalNet neutrality is dead (on wireless networks)CNETFCC gives... »
FCC ends talks for deal on net neutrality – Washington Post
MiamiHerald.com FCC ends talks for deal on net neutralityWashington PostThe Federal Communications Commission on Thursday called off its closed-door meetings with big Internet companies aimed at reaching agreement on protecting consumer access to the Web, after drawing criticism for attempting to broker a …FCC gives up on brokering compromise on 'net neutrality'Los Angeles TimesGoogle,... »
FCC Consumer Website Offers Telecom Information
Want to know more about SAR levels? Bill Shock? Broadband rates? The FCC has launched a Consumer Help Center portal, empowering consumers to read up, leave comments or file complaints themselves. – The Federal Communications Commission is launcing a Consumer Help Center site, where consumers can get the latest information about telecommunications issues raised... »
FCC Says Broadband Access Lags in U.S.
The FCC said July 20 14 million to 24 million American citizens still lack access to broadband. Prospects for deploying high-speed Internet are not good as the FCC seeks to advance the National Broadband in Congress. – Roughly 14 million to 24 million American citizens still lack access to broadband and prospects for deploying... »
Google Touts AllVid to FCC for Google TV
Google told the Federal Communications Commission it supports AllVid, an IP adapter to help consumers search broadcast and video content across converged TV. This adapter would prop up Google TV. – With Google set to put its Google TV horse in race for wedding TV and Internet content this fall, the company has lent... »
Apple iPhone 4 Reception Problems a Lesson in Antenna Design
News Analysis: The iPhone 4 has a very good antenna design as long as you let it do its job. The antenna design demonstrates that the best antenna design from an engineering standpoint isn’t necessarily the best design from a usability standpoint. – Imagine, if you will, a day when the term quot;wireless quot;... »