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FCC boss: Comcast blocking is widespread: FCC boss: Comcast blocking is widespreadThis is really no supriseFor anyone who knows Comcrap they should have known this. and FINALLY a FCC investigation shead light on it. Comcrap needs to be hit with a HUGE fine so no other ISP resorts to the methods of blocking internet protocols and...; Tags: Federal government, ComCrap, FCC, Comcast Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-22
FCC boss: Comcast blocking is widespread: InfoWeek reports that, according to FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, Comcast was not merely blocking BitTorrent traffic during high-traffic times but pretty much all the time. Martin was testifying before Congress today. "Specifically, based on the testimony we have received thus far, some users were not able...; Tags: FCC, Comcast Corp., Peer To Peer (P2P), Federal Government, Networking, Internet, Government, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-04-22
Comcast won't be at Stanford hearing: The AP is reporting that Comcast won't be attending the FCC hearing at Stanford tomorrow, despite the FCC's interest in learning more about its cooperation with Pando Networks on improving P2P performance on its network. After the Pando collaboration was announced on Tuesday, the FCC...; Tags: FCC, Comcast Corp., Pando Networks, Federal Government, Government, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-04-16
FCC to look into firms' use of customer data: FCC to look into firms' use of customer datanew world orderI have to wonder if the new world order is going to include the FCC, United Nations, and every other thug-like organization that acts on behalf of 'unknown interests'. Okay maybe we do know who the interests are, but they...; Tags: Federal government, FCC; Discussion threads 2008-04-13
FCC fines stores over TV labeling: FCC fines stores over TV labelingWhat they said and what it means...Sears was “surprised.” (Blah!)Best Buy was “extremely disappointed.” (Blah!Wal-Mart has “voluntarily invested millions of dollars in new technology, training, new product and consumer education” for the transition. (Blah! Blah! Blah!)Grand total? Blah, blah, blah, blah,...; Tags: Federal government, TVs, TV & Home Theater, FCC, TV; Discussion threads 2008-04-11

FCC fines stores over TV labeling: The FCC handed down $3.9 million in fines to big-box stores for not telling customers that analog TVs will have to be retrofitted with a digital converter box next year. Wal-Mart, Best Buy and other mega retailers were required, but failed, to affix a consumer alert...; Tags: FCC, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-04-11
Nationwide alert system: Text messages: In 2006, Congress passed the Warning Alert and Response Network Act, required upgrades to the nation's emergency alert system. At least part of the plan the FCC has come up with involves the groundbreaking technology of ... text messaging. "The ability to deliver accurate and timely warnings and alerts...; Tags: Message, FCC, Federal Government, Corporate Insurance, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Government, Homeland Security, Business Security, Advertising & Promotion, Business Operations, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Marketing, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-04-10
Gag lifted, Verizon, AT&T, Google open up on FCC 700 Mhz auction: Gag lifted, Verizon, AT&T, Google open up on FCC 700 Mhz auctionGag lifted, Verizon, AT&T, Google open up on FCC 700 Mhz auctionLOL, Google is still trying to feel important about the bidding and in the wireless game. They never had any relevance except to get a few fanboys...; Tags: Federal government, FCC 700 Mhz auction, Google Inc., FCC, Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-04
Gag lifted, Verizon, AT&T, Google open up on FCC 700 Mhz auction: The Federal Communications Commission has lifted its gag order on the winners of the 700 Mhz auction and those telecom giants have been a chatty bunch. And all of them are talking about advanced wireless broadband service. A brief recap (Techmeme): AT&T reckons that...; Tags: FCC, Google Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., Spectrum, Auction, Wireless Broadband, Broadband Internet, Wireless, Telecommunications, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-04
Court stays FCC's new E911 standards: Court stays FCC's new E911 standardsSeptember 11 coincidence?I wonder how much of this legislation is going to be used for the purposes of tracking domestic citizens, under the guise of a “safety” law?; Tags: Federal government, Quality, E911, FCC; Discussion threads 2008-03-27
Google pushing for TV white spaces to deliver nationwide Internet: Google is pushing the FCC for approval of white spaces -- the unused part of the television spectrum -- to provide wireless Internet across the U.S. Richard Whitt, the company's telecom and media lawyer, authored an ex part filing with the FCC arguing: As Google...; Tags: FCC, Google Inc., Spectrum, Internet, Federal Government, TVs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Government, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-03-24
Google makes pitch for unlicensed white space spectrum: Google didn't come away with any pricey spectrum in the Federal Communications Commission's 700 Mhz auction, but that doesn't mean the search giant isn't cooking up big ideas. Google has pitched the FCC on plans to utilize the unlicensed "white space" spectrum that will be left behind by TV broadcasters....; Tags: FCC, Google Inc., Device, Spectrum, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-03-24
News to know: Windows 7; FCC; Census IT; HDMI; MacBook mystery; Fave Windows programs: Notable headlines: Ed Bott: Your turn: Readers choose their 10 favorite Windows programs Gallery (right) Mary Jo Foley: Why Windows 7 might go to pieces Michael Krigsman: Billion-dollar IT failure at Census Bureau George Ou: HDMI survival guide...; Tags: FCC, Google Inc., HDMI, Microsoft Windows 7, Information Technology, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, Rootkits, Federal Government, Operating Systems, Software, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Government, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-03-21
FCC: Verizon Wireless a big 700 Mhz auction winner; Now what?: FCC: Verizon Wireless a big 700 Mhz auction winner; Now what?time to open your wallet and pay respectsince the spectrum is sold, you have to bow and pay the usage fee to the MAN.RE: FCC: Verizon Wireless a big 700 Mhz auction winner; Now what?[i]Google didn't win any licenses.[/i]ROTFLMAO!! I...; Tags: Federal government, Broadband Internet, Network technology, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Mhz auction winner, Now-What, Verizon Communications Inc., MHz Auction, Verizon Wireless, spectrum, FCC, usage fee, Internet; Discussion threads 2008-03-20
FCC: Verizon Wireless a big 700 Mhz auction winner; Now what?: Updated: Verizon Wireless was the biggest winner in the Federal Communication Commission's 700 Mhz auction. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin revealed Verizon Wireless as the biggest winner of spectrum. Martin made the comments at a press conference at FCC headquarters. Here's Martin's statement (also see...; Tags: FCC, AT&T Corp., Verizon Wireless, Spectrum, Auction, Federal Government, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Government, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-03-20
Auction over, FCC ponders public safety D block: Bidding has closed on the great 700 MHz auction and the FCC has raised $20 billion from the spectrum given so long ago to the great television networks of the past. That's $4.75 billion for the prized C block, but no word yet on who the ultimate winner is. Pretty...; Tags: FCC, Auction, D, Federal Government, Government, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-03-20
FCC to hold Comcast hearings at Stanford: The FCC will hold a second hearing (PDF) looking at whether ISPs, especially Comcast, are improperly blocking, throttling or otherwise limiting consumer access to peer-to-peer applications like BitTorrent. This one will take place at Stanford University on April 17 -- no other details (like building, time, etc.) were released, just...; Tags: FCC, Comcast Corp., Stanford, Federal Government, Internet, Government, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-03-19
AT&T's degrading service and my landlord's ban on Comcast: With all the negative attention headed towards Comcast lately, AT&T's problems seem to be slipping below the radar.Â Unfortunately for me, those problems are first hand for me as I'm personally suffering degradations in speed.Â As if getting 1200 Kbps downstream on a so-called 1500 Kbps service and all those...; Tags: FCC, Comcast Corp., AT&T Corp., Service, Cable, Federal Government, Broadband Internet, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Government, George Ou; Blog posts 2008-03-05
Score one for the little guy: FCC entirely backs consumer in Sprint slamming case: Score one for the little guy: FCC entirely backs consumer in Sprint slamming caseWhat happened?What happenned to the FCC being the evil minions of the Bush administration?Clearly a mistake...after, corporations have more rights than people as was intended by our Founding Humans and Humanoid Types. None of this consumer rights...; Tags: Federal government, Sprint Communications, FCC, little guy; Discussion threads 2008-03-04
Score one for the little guy: FCC entirely backs consumer in Sprint slamming case: The meme that this FCC is highly partial to the interests of large broadband service providers and telcos has often been hammered home on these screens. While I am certainly not ready to contradict those overarching feelings, I nevertheless...; Tags: FCC, Commission, Subscriber, Charge, Rule, Sprint Communications, Carrier, Complainant, Section 258, Russell Shaw; Blog posts 2008-03-04