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FCC will crack open unlicensed spectrum to speed up wireless Internet

, Jan 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

The FCC has unveiled its plan to open an unlicensed spectrum that it says will relieve a wireless internet traffic jam. The announcement came via the Federal Communications Commission's Chairman Julius Genachowski at CES earlier today. Reportedly, this move will not only make things faster at your local Starbucks, library, and anywhere else you'll find public wifi, but also in your home. Read The Full Story

Mysterious BlackBerry 10 device arrives at FCC

, Dec 31st 2012 Discuss [0]

Those who have been following the development of BlackBerry 10 might like to know that a new device has arrived at the FCC. Its model number is RFH121LW, but other than that, we don't know much about this phone. The documents that accompany the filing are merely an exposure report and its appendices, along with some letters and a test report. This means we don't get any images and hardly any idea of the phone's specifications. Read The Full Story

FCC loosens its grip, makes it easier to get Internet in-flight

, Dec 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

For now, airlines have to go through a lengthy hassle in order to get in-flight Internet access established. The airline has to get the FCC's go-ahead to utilize the satellite-delivered airwaves that bring wifi to aircraft, as well as approval from the FAA. To decrease the red tape and streamline the process, the FCC has approved an application process that will let airlines more easily get licensing. Read The Full Story

Pebble smartwatch gets FCC approval, is closer to shipping

, Dec 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Pebble smartwatch has been promised multiple times now, only to be delayed for whatever reason. As such, some investors may be getting antsy, wondering if the product will ever come to light. Those worries can be eased, with the e-ink smartwatch gaining FCC approval, a sign that it is not only real, but closer to shipping than ever. Read The Full Story

Sonos PLAYBAR hits FCC

, Dec 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

A new Sonos music component, the Sonos PLAYBAR, has cropped up in FCC testing, suggesting the streaming company is readying a push into TV audio. The PLAYBAR, spotted in an FCC filing, is believed to be Sonos' first proper home theater device, likely including support for both streaming music in the same way as the current PLAY:3 and PLAY:5, and the soundtrack from your TV. Read The Full Story

FCC filing shows the ZTE Grand X heading to T-Mobile

, Dec 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

We first started to see ZTE's Grand X smartphone this past summer, following it up with a hands-on review of the rather sleek-looking handset. Now the device has made a new appearance, this time over at the FCC with a nice T-Mobile brand on its back, indicating that we'll be seeing the handset show up at the carrier sometime soon. Nothing official has been announced. Read The Full Story

Panasonic P-02E 1080p Android smartphone hits FCC

, Dec 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

The folks at Panasonic have been tipped to be smartphone-bound for years; today they've basically confirmed the idea that they're making a big effort in 2013 with the P-02E. The FCC listing appearing today has everything the Panasonic ELUGA had and a whole lot more, upping the ante from what was tipped this Autumn without a full confirmation from an official source - the FCC is just about as good as it gets! Read The Full Story

Senator introduces bill in Washington to regulate data caps

, Dec 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

Mobile data users have been exceptionally unhappy over data caps since they were first introduced. Many argue that these data caps have nothing to do with controlling congestion on mobile networks and everything to do with charging customers as much as possible. A white paper was published this week from the New America Foundation arguing that data caps were designed to maximize revenue rather than minimize congestion. Read The Full Story

AT&T 4G spectrum buy gets FCC blessing

, Dec 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

The FCC has approved AT&T's purchase of wireless spectrum from Comcast, Horizon, NextWave, and San Diego Gas & Electric, a deal which will see the carrier snap up further airwaves for its LTE roll-out. Describing the wireless frequencies as "long-underutilized" the Federal Communications Commission deemed the transactions as "in the public interest" as they will help support its goals of mobile broadband deployment. Read The Full Story

Wireless AMBER Alert program shutting down at end of year

, Dec 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

The coalition of groups and government agencies that brought us Wireless AMBER Alerts announced today that the program will be ending at the end of the year. AMBER Alerts, as most you already know, aim to alert the public to recent abductions in an effort to get kidnapped children home safely as quickly as possible. Never fear though, as Wireless AMBER Alerts aren't going away, they're just being rolled into a new program called Wireless Emergency Alerts, which was launched earlier this year. Read The Full Story

Dish gets FCC thumbs up on its wireless aspirations

, Dec 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

Dish Network has been pining to launch its own wireless service, which it will likely advertise in its semi-recently-acquired Blockbuster stores. Thus far, its plans have been on hold pending FCC approval, which it was granted today. This comes a week after rumor spread that Sprint had requested a partnership with Dish, which is looking to fire up its own 4G LTE network. Read The Full Story

FCC tells FAA to relax on strict gadget rules during flights

, Dec 7th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Federal Aviation Association (FAA) has been reconsidering their ban on the use of electronics during flights for a while now with no real progress, but the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is stepping in to urge the FAA to chill out on their strict no-gadget policy during takeoff and landing. Read The Full Story
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