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Time to stick a fork in the AT&T-T-Mobile deal?

Nov 29, 2011
Recent maneuvers point to a dim future for the wireless acquisition.

AT&T - T-Mobile deal gets kind of hinky

Nov 28, 2011
How do you stay in the air, when there’s a hole in your hot air balloon? Ditch some heavy objects.

Big FCC push for net access for poorer families

Nov 10, 2011
We're starting to really see how extensive the push is for this new FCC initiative to bring broadband access to low income households. The...

Fans of symbolism excited for net neutrality vote

Nov 8, 2011
It's happening in the Senate on Thursday and before we go any further, let me assure you that it means nothing substantive in the short term. The...

Political ad spending to be posted online?

Oct 27, 2011
The FCC is expected to vote today on a new rule requiring broadcasters to disclose political advertising spending online. The information has long...

For public good, not for profit.

You will be warned about new wireless charges

Oct 17, 2011
See, some people can get along. Like the FCC and wireless trade group CTIA. The two struck a voluntary deal (no overt legal threatening disclosed...

Slow and furious

Oct 13, 2011
The Federal Communications Commission unveiled its broadband access map yesterday. It shows broadband availability around the country. A big "pop...

Net neutrality foes get lucky

Oct 7, 2011
Verizon's lawsuit against the FCC regarding net neutrality will be heard in the DC circuit court, this as a result of a lottery drawing. Verizon...