Television commercials that are a lot louder than the program will be prohibited under rules adopted Tuesday by the Federal Communications Commission.
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Federal rule aims to quiet TV commercials
Television commercials that are a lot louder than the program will be prohibited under rules adopted Tuesday by the Federal Communications Commission.
FCC clock resumes on AT&T/T-Mobile deal review
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Communications Commission said it has restarted the clock on its review of AT&T Inc’s proposed $39 billion purchase of smaller rival T-Mobile USA.
Debt fight could bring more broadband airwaves – USA Today
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s current plan would direct the Federal Communications Commission to auction off highly valuable radio spectrum to wireless carriers desperate for more airwaves. Companies such as AT&T and T-Mobile USA say they need more capacity to keep up as their customers …
Sprint subpoenaed by 9 states over AT&T’s T-Mobile bid
BANGALORE (Reuters) – Sprint Nextel has received subpoenas from nine states in connection with antitrust reviews of AT&T’s proposed $39 billion purchase of T-Mobile USA, according to a Sprint letter posted on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website.
Sprint subpoenaed by 9 states over AT&T’s T-Mobile bid
BANGALORE (Reuters) – Sprint Nextel has received subpoenas from nine states in connection with antitrust reviews of AT&T’s proposed $39 billion purchase of T-Mobile USA, according to a Sprint letter posted on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website.
U.S. lagging in broadband adoption, speed: FCC report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States continues to lag behind other countries in broadband adoption and download speeds, according to a report released by the Federal Communications Commission on Friday.
FCC asks Apple, Google to location-tracking forum
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In its first look at the growing controversy about location tracking by smartphones, the Federal Communications Commission has invited Apple, Google and consumer advocates to a forum in late June.
AT&T, T-Mobile to file with FCC around April 21
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – AT&T Inc and T-Mobile USA plan to file paperwork about their planned merger with the Federal Communications Commission next week.
Lawsuits to strengthen Net traffic rules possible
BOSTON (Reuters) – Public interest groups are keeping the option of lawsuits against the Federal Communications Commission on the table to fight for stronger Internet “neutrality” rules, an executive at a public interest law firm said on Saturday.