Digital Conversion to Add Channels- April 24, 2005 The FCC ruled Thursday that local cable companies are under no obligation to carry all the new channels that they are capable of broadcasting thanks to digital technology.-The Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A15539-2005Feb10.html?nav=rss_technology/tec... FCC Tells AT&T to Pay Fees on Prepaid Cards- April 24, 2005 Decision is a blow to struggling AT&T, and potentially to other firms that market bulk minute calling cards to servicemen and women, senior citizens, low-income families and others who rely on the cards for long-distance calling. -The Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48740-2005Feb23.html?nav=rss_technology/tec... FCC Adopts Rule on Cell Phone Charges- April 24, 2005 Agency hopes measure will make cell phone bills easier to understand by setting a national standard for how charges are explained. -The Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25331-2005Mar10.html?nav=rss_technology/tec... House Raises Penalties for Airing Indecency- April 24, 2005 The Federal Communications Commission could fine broadcasters up to $500,000 for indecency violations under a bill passed overwhelmingly by the House Wednesday.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A30651-2005Feb16.html?nav=rss_technology/tec... Powell Leaves FCC, Decries Uncivil America- April 24, 2005 Former chairman closed his last commission meeting Thursday by calling for a return to civil discourse.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A24164-2005Mar10.html?nav=rss_technology/tec... FCC to Speed Indecency Complaints Process- April 24, 2005 The changes come as watchdog groups and others vow to continue to police the airwaves and Congress considers raising the amount of fines that can be levied.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A9272-2005Feb8.html?nav=rss_technology/techp... Phone Company Settles In Internet Call Blocking- April 24, 2005 The FCC announced Thursday that a North Carolina-based telephone company agreed to pay $15,000 and to stop blocking the ability of consumers to use voice-over-Internet calling services.-The Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5428-2005Mar3.html?nav=rss_technology/techp... AT&T-SBC Union Now Looks Possible- April 24, 2005 In 1997, when rumors flew that the two phone companies might agree to a merger, the then-FCC chairman called such a deal "unthinkable." This time, the potential for such a deal is being greeted much differently.-The Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A41648-2005Jan27.html?nav=rss_technology/tec... House Appears Unlikely To Challenge Mergers- April 24, 2005 Six chief executives of the nation's premiere telecommunications companies came together Wednesday to assure Congress that a series of mega-mergers shrinking their number to three will benefit businesses and consumers.- The Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2797-2005Mar2.html?nav=rss_technology/techp... Martin Is FCC's New Standards-Bearer- April 24, 2005 President Bush has chosen Kevin J. Martin, one of the Federal Communication Commission's leaders in the crackdown on indecency, to succeed Michael K. Powell, the White House said Wednesday. -The Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40355-2005Mar16.html?nav=rss_technology/tec... |