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FCC approves spectrum changes for Sprint and hospitals
Ars Technica - Sat May 26, 10:53 pm ET
The Commission issued new rules, trying to make spectrum use more efficient.
FCC ruling on 800MHz band a boon for Sprint
PC Advisor - Sat May 26, 3:46 am ET
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission approved a rule change for part of the 800MHz band at a meeting on Thursday, opening the door for Sprint Nextel to use the band for its 4G LTE network.
FCC Adds WGAW To Open Internet Panel
Deadline.com via Yahoo! TV - Fri May 25, 3:41 pm ET
The Writers Guild of America West has been selected by the Federal Communications Commission to participate in the commission’s first Open Internet Advisory Committee. It will assist in tracking and evaluating the FCC’s Open Internet rules. WGAW assistant executive director Charles B. Slocum will be one of 21 OIAC members.
FCC Fridays: May 25, 2012
Engadget - Fri May 25, 10:41 pm ET
We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there individually, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy ...
WOODY PEELE: FCC hosting benefit tourney
The Daily Reflector - Sun May 27, 3:29 am ET
Golden Corral will hold a benefit golf tournament at Farmville Country Club on June 12 to provide funds for the children of wounded soldiers to attend Camp Corral at no charge.
FCC General Counsel Schlick Exiting
MultiChannel News - Fri May 25, 4:27 pm ET
Federal Communications Commission general counsel Austin Schlick will exit the commisison effective mid-June, the chairman's office announced Friday. Replacing him will be Sean Lev, currently deputy general counsel and special advisor to the chairman.
Ultraslim Huawei Ascend P1 ICS Android clears the FCC
CNET - Fri May 25, 6:59 pm ET
This week, the FCC gives Huawei's eye-popping Ascend P1 the go-ahead, paving a path for a U.S. landing. Originally posted at Android Atlas
Samsung phone lands on the FCC table, GS-three guesses which one
Engadget - Sat May 26, 9:56 am ET
While we're no champions at "pin the tail on the donkey" we're pretty sure we're close to the mark with this one. An FCC report for a new Samsung phone bearing an SGH-I747 model number? Sporting HSPA+ and LTE bands that play nice with AT&T, Rogers, Telus and Bell? While it's not explicit, if this doesn't sound like the GSIII coming to town, we don't know what does. After all, it's not like we ...
FCC Approves Spectrum for Medical Monitoring
National Journal via Yahoo! News - Thu May 24, 8:22 am ET
The Federal Communications Commission welcomed Democratic member Jessica Rosenworcel and Republican member Ajit Pai to their first open meeting with an uncontroversial slate of votes.
Ultraslim Huawei Ascend P1 ICS Android clears the FCC
CNET - Fri May 25, 7:05 pm ET
Huawei Ascend P1 Hands On Remember the Huawei Ascend P1 from CES? Well, it looks like it could be coming to the U.S., thanks to a recent FCC filing . Its ultrathin -- 0.27 inch thin, no joke -- and stylized white-on-black design is the Ascend P1's beauty that matches the brawn of its dual-core processor, 8-megapixel camera, and a cutting-edge Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS. I haven't been able to ...
FCC clears Sprint to run CDMA, 4G LTE on 800MHz iDEN airwaves
Engadget - Fri May 25, 8:41 pm ET
Sprint might not have its 4G LTE network up and running to power your EVO 4G LTE , but it's already getting more headroom. The FCC has just tweaked the rules around the ESMR (Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio) spectrum to let Sprint, and the considerably more regional SouthernLINC Wireless, run their CDMA voice calls and LTE data on the 800MHz band they're currently using for their soon-to-end ...
FCC Approves Dedicated Wireless Spectrum for Hospital Medical Sensors
eWeek - Fri May 25, 2:27 pm ET
On May 24, the Federal Communications Commission approved new rules that set aside spectrum for the development of Medical Body Area Network devices. MBANs consist of wireless sensors patients wear to capture vital signs and transmit them to devices that physicians can monitor.
FCC Greenlights LTE Use in 800MHz Band
Phone Scoop - Fri May 25, 11:48 am ET
The Federal Communications Commission this week approved the use of LTE and other 3G radio technologies in the 800MHz spectrum band. Previously, the 800MHz band was limited to certain 2G technologies. The move will allow Sprint to eventually use its 800MHz spectrum holdings for its future LTE network. Sprint is still operating its iDEN network in the 800MHz band now, but is slowly ...
FCC says 4G LTE in the 800MHz band is A-OK
Mobile Burn - Fri May 25, 12:51 pm ET
In a vote cast this week, the Federal Communications Commission has approved the use of 800MHz spectrum for 4G LTE and 3G services. Prior to this, only 2G services were allowed to be used on 800MHz spectrum. This approval means that Sprint should have no trouble converting its 800MHz airwaves, currently used for 2G iDEN services, over to 4G LTE services, as it has planned with its Network Vision ...
NJ Assembly bans unsolicited text message ads
seattlepi.com - Sat May 26, 3:50 pm ET
NJ Assembly bans unsolicited text message ads According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, about a dozen states, including California, Texas and Rhode Island, have laws prohibiting unsolicited text message ads. Federal law and Federal Communications Commission rules also prohibit unsolicited texts to wireless telephones on the national Do-Not-Call list.