FTC Files Complaint Against AT&T Over Unlimited Data Throttling (Updated)
The Federal Trade Commission files a complaint against AT&T over throttling on unlimited data plans
Verizon Defends Throttling Plans In Letter To FCC, Cites Similar Behavior From Carriers As Justification
Verizon responds to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s concerns about Verizon’s network management policy changes coming in October
FCC Chairman Against Verizon’s LTE Throttling Plan, Verizon Responds
FCC Chair Tom Wheeler reacts to Verizon’s Network Optimization changes
FTC, FCC File Complaint Against T-Mobile for Premium SMS Cramming, T-Mobile Responds
The FCC and FTC file complaints against T-Mobile for premium SMS cramming complaints from customers that both regulators say the carrier profited from, while the carrier responds with a vehement denial.
Verizon Appeal on FCC Roaming Rules Denied By Appeals Court
After lodging an appeal with the 11th Circuit Court in DC against the FCC’s network access rules for data roaming, Verizon has lost its appeal to have the rules repealed
Verizon Formalizes Stance on Unlocked Bootloaders, Freezes Out Android Modders
Lost in the sea of MWC news this week was the formal stance that Verizon Wireless took in regards to the possibility of allowing its handsets to ship with unlocked booloaders. As Verizon shipped the first generation Motorola Droid with an open bootloader, it was thought that the carrier did so initially in order to […]
LightSquared Close to Bankruptcy, Misses Key Payment and Lays Off Workers
The bad news is piling on for embattled network LightSquared, as the company has missed a key payment to satellite network operator Inmarsat as it scrambles to remain in business following last week’s FCC decision to reject the network rollout until the company can reassure the regulator that its planned LTE network will not interfere […]
LightSquared CEO Sued By Investors, Network Rollout Halted by Regulators
After a tumultuous year which saw LightSquared garner attention by attempting to become the first wholesale LTE network powered by satellite arrays and signing on carriers such as Sprint, Leap Wireless and countless virtual operators, Philip Falcone’s attempt to become the Craig McCaw of LTE has been struck dead thanks to the FCC and the […]