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FCC program that gives tech to deaf, blind Americans is permanent
Jessica Conditt From engadget Plus, new rules increase the number of hearing-aid compatible wireless devices carriers and manufacturers have to offer. The FCC’s iCanConnect program, which provides communication equipment to low-income deaf and blind Americans, is now permanent after four years…
Indonesian bid to buy GTA canceled
By Gaynor Dumat-ol Daleno, From Pacific Daily News Indonesia’s largest telecommunications business no longer wants to buy the parent company of local phone, digital TV, cable and wireless communications provider GTA. Both sides announced Thursday they’re mutually ending their agreement,…
FTC accuses AT&T of misleading customers with unlimited data plans
By Ross Todd, From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — The Federal Trade Commission sued AT&T Mobility on Tuesday, claiming the company misled smartphone customers who have unlimited data plans. AT&T reduced speeds for some customers with unlimited data plans, in…
Comcast defends $45B Time Warner merger
By Kate Tummarello From The Hill Comcast is making the case this week for regulators to approve its proposed $45 billion merger with Time Warner Cable. In meetings with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Comcast Executive Vice President David Cohen…
NFL threatens to put games on cable if blackout rules are eliminated
By Chris Morran From Consumerist Last fall, the FCC announced that it would look into whether or not it was time to eliminate blackout rules affecting local sports broadcasts of games that weren’t sold out. Since most MLB, NBA, and…
