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Existing Laws, Technology Can Protect Our Privacy

John Stephenson
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April 06, 2012
Privacy is one of our most cherished values, especially in this increasingly connected world.

EU Regulations Hamper Telco Network Investments

Alyssa Carducci
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April 02, 2012
European Union regulations are impeding network investments by large telecom operators, according to an industry survey released in March.

Cybersecurity Bill Introduced in Senate

Alyssa Carducci
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March 30, 2012
Growing concerns about cybersecurity threats have prompted a bipartisan group of U.S. senators to introduce legislation aimed at securing the country’s vital infrastructure.

Public Comments Sought on BART Cell-Phone Shutdown

Alyssa Carducci
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March 29, 2012
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on when it is appropriate for a local government to shut down mobile networks without notice, after San Francisco officials interrupt

AT&T Proposes App Companies Pay for Customer Data Use

Phil Britt
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March 28, 2012
AT&T revealed it may implement a pay plan that would force providers of mobile services to pay for the cost of data usage associated with streaming movies and smartphone applications.

Verizon Spectrum/Cross-Marketing Deals Hit FCC Roadblock

Kenneth Artz
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March 27, 2012
In a late-February filing, Verizon requested Federal Communications Commission approval of a $4 billion purchase of cable company wireless-spectrum licenses.

Missouri Study Disputes FCC Broadband Coverage Report

Casey Cheney
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March 26, 2012
A Federal Communications Commission study concluding Missouri is below the national average in broadband Internet access has been refuted by a subsequent study conducted by the Missouri Public Serv

‘Spectrum Crunch’ Tied to FCC’s Actions

Kenneth Artz
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March 26, 2012
No one knows when the United States will run out of wireless spectrum, but many in the industry agree a crunch is coming.

House Bills Aim to Reform FCC

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March 23, 2012
Two bills designed to curtail regulatory overreach by the Federal Communications Commission await debate in Congress.

FCC Reform Bill Passes House

Kenneth Artz
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March 23, 2012
Partly in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s handling of the Comcast-NBCU merger, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved two pieces of legislation that would prevent regu
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