36 Firms Interested in Verizon Spectrum

Source: PC Magazine

For the top stories in tech, follow us on Twitter at @PCMag. Verizon this week revealed that it has at least 36 entities interested in purchasing the spectrum it owns in the 700-MHz band. "In brief, without reaching any final judgment as to ...
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FCC general counsel to step down

Source: The Hill

Genachowski praised Schlick's work in a statement, saying he is "visionary and practical, brilliant and wise." Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski said Friday that Austin Schlick, the agency ...
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Senators duel over concerns on Verizon's cable deals

Source: Fierce Wireless

A pair of high-ranking senators expressed sharply contrasting views on Verizon Wireless' (NYSE:VZ) pending $3.9 billion purchase of AWS spectrum and commercial deals with cable companies, with Sen. Herb Kohl ...
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Source: The Politico

With help from Michelle Quinn, David Saleh Rauf, Jennifer Martinez, Tony Romm and Eliza Krigman VISA DEMAND HIGH, BILL CHANCES LOW— Michelle Quinn has the story: “Technology firms hoping to secure more visas for high-ski ...
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Kohl urges tougher scrutiny of Verizon, cable deal

Source: Telecom Paper

Herb Kohl, the chairman of the Senate antitrust subcommittee, has urged regulators to "carefully scrutinise" plans by Verizon Wireless to acquire spectrum from a group of cable operators. He warned that the deal, which includes a cr ...
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FCC seeks emergency air response

Source: The Politico

The FCC launched a proceeding Thursday to explore whether communications can be restored after natural disasters or emergencies by putting specially equipped drones or other aircraft in the air. While the commission ...
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OVERNIGHT TECH: Senators fence over Verizon spectrum deal

Source: Hillicon Valley | The Hill Blogs

The Lede: Both the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Antitrust subcommittee sent letters today to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski and Attorney General Eric Holder. Sens. Herb ...
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FCC Chair Responds to Grassley Criticisms of Transparency

Source: Multichannel News

Chairman Julius Genachowski defended the Federal Communications Commission's openness and transparency Thursday against charges by Sen. Charles Grassley that it was one of the worst agencies at complying ...
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Nine Groups Urge FCC's Genachowski To Avoid Harming Poorest Americans With "Unrealistic And Unworkable Deadline" For Wireless Lifeline Reforms

Source: Freshnews.com

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nine leading senior, consumer, disability and minority organizations today called on FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski to allow states seven additional months -- until January 1, 2013 -- ...
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