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FCC Officially Support Title II Reclassification

Feb 05, 2015 07:05 AM EST

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has declared official support for Title II reclassification on broadband and wireless networks.

FCC Redefines Broadband as 25 Mbps Down; 4 Mbps Up

David Curry |

Jan 30, 2015 06:13 AM EST

The move will shut down Comcast, AT&T and other telecom companies currently blocking community fiber projects.

FCC Launches New Website For Complaints

David Curry |

Jan 07, 2015 05:37 AM EST

The FCC has launched a new website specifically for complaints.

FCC Tom Wheeler Disagrees With President Obama's Plan For Net Neutrality

David Curry |

Nov 12, 2014 08:39 AM EST

In a meeting with major Internet companies, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said his plan goes "in a different direction" to President Obama's on net neutrality.

Obama Wants FCC To Reclassify ISPs As Title II Common Carrier

David Curry |

Nov 10, 2014 01:30 PM EST

Obama has sent out a letter to the FCC, calling on the agency to enact Title II common carrier on ISP, promoting net neutrality laws.

FCC Hybrid Plan Receives Harsh Criticism

David Curry |

Nov 02, 2014 11:39 AM EST

The FCC hybrid plan for net neutrality has a little bit for everyone to like, but it isn't making any side happy.

FCC To Push For Reclassification Of Broadband Under Common Carriers

David Curry |

Oct 31, 2014 09:14 AM EDT

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler might be looking to reclassify broadband as a common carriers' service, meaning broadband providers will have to work together and cannot have behind-the-scenes deals.

Changes in FCC Rule Could Make Internet TV a Reality

Dino Lirios |

Oct 31, 2014 02:13 AM EDT

A change of rules is being considered by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.

Verizon Abandons Internet "Throttle" Plan

Mitch de Leon |

Oct 02, 2014 10:56 PM EDT

In an announcement made on Wednesday, Verizon declared that it will be abandoning its proposal to "throttle" the internet connection during peak hours. If it had not been cancelled, this scheme would have purportedly affected its clients who availed of the company's unlimited data plans.

Vote to End NFL Blackout Policy to Commence Soon

Dino Lirios |

Sep 10, 2014 01:25 AM EDT

The National Football League (NFL) is attempting to repeal the 40 year old federal rule known as the blackout policy. Tom Wheeler, Federal Communications Commission Chairman, has scheduled the vote for September 30.

FCC Proposal Sparks Concern Over Net Neutrality, Groups Call to Save Internet

Lemuel Cacho |

May 10, 2014 08:56 AM EDT

Tom Wheeler, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has taken shots from top Internet companies and venture capitalists over a controversial plan of giving giant networks and providers to charge companies for faster content delivery.