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Sprint Asks FCC To Block AT&T, T-Mobile Merger

Rue Liu, May 31st 2011 Discuss [1]

When AT&T announced its plans to purchase T-Mobile for $39 billion, the most vocal opposition was third-place carrier Sprint. Very early on, Sprint warned U.S. regulators that the acquisition would "alter dramatically the structure of the communications industry" and said that AT&T and T-Mobile combined would be three times its own size. Today, Sprint officially filed a petition with the FCC to block the merger. Read The Full Story

AT&T Gets More FCC Questioning About T-Mobile Acquisition

Rue Liu, May 27th 2011 Discuss [2]

When AT&T first submitted its pitch to the FCC on why it needed to buy T-Mobile, they're general theme was that it would be better for customers. They claimed that their current network would not be able to sustain the impending influx of smartphone data traffic and that the acquisition of T-Mobile would boost network coverage and build-out. Well, now the FCC has shot back its first round of questions for AT&T's response. Read The Full Story

Apple iPhone Location Tracking Now Targeted By FCC, FTC

Rue Liu, May 17th 2011 Discuss [0]

Fresh from being grilled at last week's Senate Judiciary panel, Apple and Google may next have to participate in a public forum to answer more questions on their phones' location tracking. This time, it's the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that want some answers. They are "inviting" Apple and Google to explain themselves in a public forum they intend on hosting next month. Read The Full Story

Nokia X7 Symbian Smartphone Gets FCC Teardown

Rue Liu, May 16th 2011 Discuss [2]

We had gotten our hands on the Nokia X7 back in April, but now with the surfaced FCC teardown images, the device launch should be just around the corner. The Nokia X7 has an angular futuristic look with slanted sides and a brushed aluminum back that will surely garner polarizing opinions. For all the lovely images of it bared down, continue after the cut. Read The Full Story

HP Pre 3 Hits FCC, Now A World Phone

Rue Liu, May 12th 2011 Discuss [6]

The HP Pre 3 is the much anticipated second smartphone to be running the new WebOS, just after the recently launched HP Veer 4G. The last time the HP Pre 3 hit the FCC last month, the device looked like it would only be released for AT&T. But today, a new version of the HP Pre 3 has hit FCC, that suggests it will be a world phone with support for several additional bands. Read The Full Story

New PS3 models hit FCC, no word on changes

Shane McGlaun, Apr 27th 2011 Discuss [11]

There has been a lot of talk over the last few days about the breach of the PSN that took the PS3 network down and left players unable to play anything online. Even worse than not being able to play any online games is that Sony has finally admitted just about every detail that could have been stolen on the users of the PSN was grabbed. With all the bad stuff about the PS3 being talked about heavily, it's cool to see something that may be good surface from Sony. Read The Full Story

AT&T, Verizon Battle FCC Over 700MHz Interoperability For Smaller Carriers To Roam

Rue Liu, Apr 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

Earlier this month, the FCC mandated that large carriers such as AT&T and Verizon had to share their data networks with smaller regional carriers---they are already required to share voice networks---such that roaming deals are priced reasonably. As part of this mandate, was a push for interoperability across different bands of the 700MHz network and their associated hardware so that smaller carriers can roam on the different networks of the larger carriers. AT&T and Verizon are not too pleased and cite expense and increased handset size as making this an unfavorable direction. Read The Full Story

AT&T Admits To FCC Its Network Unprepared For iPhone And iPad

Rue Liu, Apr 22nd 2011 Discuss [3]

AT&T officially filed with the FCC yesterday seeking approval for their acquisition of T-Mobile. Among the many reasons they gave, one that stood out was an admission that the current state of their network cannot handle the onslaught of iPhones, iPads, and other new smartphones and tablets. Thus, the T-Mobile acquisition is necessary to ensure an improved and stable network for customers. This may explain the controversy starting in February when new devices on the network seemed to have HSUPA intentionally disabled. Read The Full Story

AT&T Officially Pitches To FCC Its Acquisition Of T-Mobile

Rue Liu, Apr 21st 2011 Discuss [0]

It's been a month since AT&T first announced plans to acquire T-Mobile, a move that made sense to analysts but got consumers concerned about future pricing options. Today, AT&T filed its official application to the FCC detailing why their acquisition should be approved. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up: April 8, 2011

Chris Burns, Apr 8th 2011 Discuss [1]

Let's begin today with some awesome news from Google - you know that big fat developers conference they have every year, the one where you get to talk to all your developer friends, the one that sold out this year in 8 hours? Well you're in luck, even if you didn't get a ticket, because they're totally streaming the whole thing. Then let's get into some FCC business, a column or two, and some very exciting launch news from a couple of fabulous Android-toting businesses. Read The Full Story

Dell Panerai convertible tablet hits FCC

Chris Davies, Apr 8th 2011 Discuss [1]

Details of what looks to be a 15-inch Dell convertible tablet have crossed the FCC, the Dell Panerai, potentially following in the footsteps of the Inspiron Duo as having a rotating touchscreen display in a fixed bezel. Read The Full Story

FCC Mandates New Data Roaming Rules For AT&T And Verizon

Rue Liu, Apr 7th 2011 Discuss [8]

The AT&T buying T-Mobile news that broke over two weeks ago worries many folks, who fear the merger eliminates competitive pricing and shuts out smaller carriers. In response to this concern, the FCC today voted 3-2 in favor of forcing large carriers such as AT&T and Verizon to share their data networks with small regional operators at "commercially reasonable terms." Read The Full Story