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FCC Dealt Setback In BPL Push

SonicSpike writes in with word that an appeals court has dealt a setback to the FCC's plans to encourage broadband over power lines. The court ruled that the FCC erred when it withheld parts of the studies it had used in arriving at its position on BPL. The court did not rule that the FCC's decision was incorrect or that it should be revisited. According to the article, about 5,000 people nationwide subscribe to BPL in 35 pilot projects. We've been discussing BPL for years. "...a federal appeals court has sided in part with amateur radio operators who challenged rules designed to speed the nascent Internet service's rollout. When setting rules for BPL operators nearly two years ago, the Federal Communications Commission said it was trying to encourage deployment of a 'third pipe' to compete with cable and DSL services, while establishing

Sanyo Katana Eclipse chops its way through the FCC

Sprint will soon be adding the Sanyo Katana Eclipse to its lineup, according to the FCC. This music oriented clamshell cell phone recently passed through the FCC's testing process. Based on the FCC documents, it appears to have a 2 megapixel camera and a microSD card slot for extra storage.

FCC Pitches Free, Bowdlerized Wireless Internet Access

Aidtopia writes "FCC Chairman Kevin Martin is proposing auctioning off an unused part of the 25 MHz spectrum on the condition that the winner provide free wireless Internet access. The proposal sets coverage targets that ramp up to 95% of the population within 10 years. The catch: the provider must filter out obscene content." I wonder what definition of "obscene" the FCC would like to use.

FCC Considers Free Internet, Revised D-Block Auction

The Federal Communications Commission is reportedly considering a free wireless Internet with restrictions for its next round of spectrum auctions. The FCC is also taking comments on the D Block, which could be used by public-safety agencies. An analyst has suggested that the FCC's spectrum plans may not be realistic.

FCC Considers Free Internet, Revised D-Block Auction

The Federal Communications Commission is reportedly considering a free wireless Internet with restrictions for its next round of spectrum auctions. The FCC is also taking comments on the D Block, which could be used by public-safety agencies. An analyst has suggested that the FCC's spectrum plans may not be realistic.

FCC Considers Free Internet, Revised D-Block Auction

The Federal Communications Commission is reportedly considering a free wireless Internet with restrictions for its next round of spectrum auctions. The FCC is also taking comments on the D Block, which could be used by public-safety agencies. An analyst has suggested that the FCC's spectrum plans may not be realistic.

FCC Considers Free Internet, Revised D-Block Auction

The Federal Communications Commission is reportedly considering a free wireless Internet with restrictions for its next round of spectrum auctions. The FCC is also taking comments on the D Block, which could be used by public-safety agencies. An analyst has suggested that the FCC's spectrum plans may not be realistic.

FCC Considers Free Internet, Revised D-Block Auction

The Federal Communications Commission is reportedly considering a free wireless Internet with restrictions for its next round of spectrum auctions. The FCC is also taking comments on the D Block, which could be used by public-safety agencies. An analyst has suggested that the FCC's spectrum plans may not be realistic.

FCC might require free high-speed Internet plan / Winners of airwaves auction would be obliged to provide wireless service

FCC might require free high-speed Internet plan / Winners of airwaves auction would be obliged to provide wireless service

FCC considers offering spectrum for free wireless Internet

Under the FCC's proposal, the winner of the 25Mhz piece of spectrum in the 2155MHz band would have to use some of the spectrum for free wireless Internet access

FCC Chief Clarifies His Statement On Comcast

netizenz writes "At a press conference yesterday, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has clarified his earlier statements on Comcast. According to the CircleID post by Richard Bennett, he 'will not seek a fine against Comcast. Rather, he will simply impose some reporting requirements on them and order them to do what they've already started to do, phase out the current traffic management system in favor of an application-agnostic one. This is second story in a row where the AP have got the facts backwards. Hence, both sides may now officially claim victory.'"

FCC Chief Says Comcast Violated Internet Rules

Several readers sent in word that the FCC chairman, Kevin Martin, is calling for sanctions and enforcement actions against Comcast for resetting BitTorrent traffic. "Mr. Martin will circulate an order recommending enforcement action against the company on Friday among his fellow commissioners, who will vote on the measure at an open meeting on Aug. 1... Martin, a Republican, will likely get support from the two Democrats on the commission, who are both proponents of the network neutrality concept. Those three votes would be enough for a majority on the five-member commission."

FCC Shot Clock Is Off

According to its denial of a Freedom of Information Request by the Associated Press, the FCC does not consider its votes on items at public meetings a final decision. Instead, it is a "predecisional" draft subject toeditorial changes that have to then be approved--essentially voted on--by all the commissioners.

FCC to hold hearing on early termination fees

The Federal Communications Commission has scheduled a June 12 hearing to debate whether the agency should regulate early termination-fees (ETFs) on cell phone contracts. According to the Washington Post, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin hopes to address growing consumer complaints over ETFs, which have become the subject of class action lawsuits in several states.

FCC to auction wireless spectrum to firm that provides free Internet access

U.S. communications regulators are considering auctioning a piece of the airwaves to buyers willing to provide free broadband Internet service without pornography. Federal Communications Commission chairman Kevin Martin is proposing to auction an unused piece of 25 megahertz wireless spectrum, with the condition the winning bidder offer free Wi-Fi access and filter out obscene content on part of those airwaves, a spokesman for the FCC said yesterday. Under Mr. Martin's proposal, the winner would be allowed to use the rest of the airwaves for commercial services. The plan would address criticism from some consumer advocates, who say the government has not done enough to get broadband service into more U.S. households. It also could win praise from anti-obscenity watchdog groups.

Report: FCC considering auction for free wireless Internet

The FCC is mulling over whether or not to auction off spectrum for a buyer to build a free wireless Internet service for consumers, according to a May 29 report in

Best Buy To Fight FCC Fines

Best Buy has joined Circuit City in fighting the fines assessed last month by the FCC against the retailer for mislabeling analog TVs. Best Buy has filed an official objection to the fine, a company spokesman confirmed to the Twin Cities Business Journal.

US: Best Buy, Circuit City Challenge FCC fines

Best Buy and Circuit City have challenged the FCC’s recent DTV fines, claiming the regulator does not have the authority to fine them, and even if it did, the proper procedures were not followed in the matter.

Why iPhone Shows the Folly of the FCC Worrying About XM-Sirius

Kevin Maney looks at the bigger picture: OK, so the FCC after 17 months(!) seems finally ready to approve the merger between the two satellite radio companies, XM and Sirius. Regulators have a concern that there will be no competitors left in the satellite radio industry. But, if you look not very far ahead, that's like worrying that there will be no competitors in the chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream-making industry. Satellite radio has a lot of happy customers, but even today it's not even remotely the only way to pipe music and news into your car.

MPAA Wants To Prevent Recording Movies On DVRs

I_am_Rambi writes "At the request of theatrical film makers, the Federal Communications Commission on Friday quietly launched a proceeding on whether to let video program distributors remotely block consumers from recording recently released movies on their DVRs. The technology that does this is called Selectable Output Control (SOC), but the FCC restricts its use. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) wants a waiver on that restriction in the case of high-definition movies broadcast prior to their release as DVDs." The FCC is soliciting comments until June 25th.

FCC rules against Comcast's illegal BitTorrent throttling

In a surprising case of a governmental agency not caving to corporate suggestions, a small victory has been won for those who enjoy a free Internet.

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