FCC Reveals Rugged Motorola Clamshell For AT&T
The FCC has revealed an unannounced Motorola clamshell with AT&T branding which features a rugged bodyshell as well as an outer display, camera, dual-band UMTS, quadband GSM/EDGE, microSD slot, Bluetooth, and other ancillary features such as an FM radio and MediaNet support. Neither Motorola nor AT&T have announced the phone at this time.
White House Details National Broadband Plan
President Barack Obama has detailed the National Broadband Plan that he and his administration has set forth in order to provide broadband access in historically underserved rural areas of the country, along with the planned national public safety network for first responders.The plan involves freeing up 500MHz of spectrum with incentives being offered to current […]
FCC Approves LightSquared Satellite Based LTE Network
The FCC has approved the waiver of a current regulation that prohibits cell phones from using satellite airwaves and associated spectrum if not used to directly communicate with them. The repeal approves of the business model by start up LightSquared, which seeks to build a nationwide LTE data network using satellite spectrum in tandem with […]
FCC Mandates LTE for Public Safety Network
The FCC has mandated Long Term Evolution as the network technology required for use by first responders after a unanimous 5-0 decision this morning, with the regulator hoping that first responders will be able to take advantage of the voice, data and real-time video support in order to garner all the information needed to respond […]
MetroPCS Files Complaint Against FCC Over Net Neutrality Rules
MetroPCS has filed a complaint against the FCC regarding its recently announced net neutrality rules and is seeking to avoid those rules from becoming law. CEO Roger Linquist issued the following statement: “MetroPCS’ concerns regarding the jurisdictional basis for the net neutrality rules, the recent appeal filed by Verizon, and challenges raised by some proponents […]
Rural Telecom Group Files FCC Appeal to Block AT&T Spectrum Purchase
The Rural Telecommunications Group has filed an appeal with the FCC to intervene in the the purchase of 700MHz spectrum assests from regional telecom services provider Windstream by AT&T and is asking the regulator to block the transaction. Six blocks of 700MHz C block spectrum are being purchased by AT&T, with the group fearing that […]
Sprint’s Premium Device Fee Material Change, Our ETF Out Dilemma
As you may have heard today, Sprint will start assessing new fees for customers who swap 3G smartphones on Everything Plans after January 30th. Customers are facing a mandatory bill increase of $120/year for swapping phones they already own. If you haven’t seen our previous coverage, please read it first to avoid confusion. Sprint has […]
FCC Passes Net Neutrality Rules with Minimal Impact on Wireless Networks
As expected, the FCC has voted in its set of rules via 3-2 down party lines regulating broadband networks in order to ensure net neutrality, with the House of Representatives set for a final vote next month once the new Republican majority is fully seated. Under the rules, carriers and service providers would not be […]
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8980 Revealed by FCC
The FCC has revealed the first official images of the yet to be announced BlackBerry Curve 8980. The 8980 will feature quadband GSM/EDGE, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi N radios along with a full QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 megapixel camera with flash and video capture, optical directional pad, and 3.5mm headphone jack.