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InternetNews June 5, 2006 Roy Mark |
In-Flight, Online JetBlue Airways and AirCell won air-to-ground spectrum licenses in an auction concluded Friday by the Federal Commissions Commission.  |
InternetNews December 15, 2004 Roy Mark |
FCC Considers Airline Broadband Connections Airline passenger use of cell phones and broadband Internet connections took a small step toward reality today when the Federal Communications Commission rolled out several new proposals for ground-to-air communications.  |
InternetNews January 13, 2006 Roy Mark |
Coffee, Tea or Broadband? The proposed onboard airline broadband service will hit the runway May 10 when the Federal Communications Commission plans to auction off spectrum for a high-flying Internet connection.  |
InternetNews April 4, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC: Cells Not on a Plane Cell phone use for American fliers is out for the foreseeable future, but onboard broadband connections are scheduled to debut as early as next year, according to the Federal Communications Commission.  |
InternetNews September 14, 2007 Catherine Pickavet |
A 'Virgin' Go Round For Sky-High Broadband A partnership between Virgin America and AirCell will allow passengers to remain connected 35,000 miles above ground.  |
The Motley Fool June 6, 2006 Tim Beyers |
JetBlue's In-Flight Internet Initiative A JetBlue subsidiary pays $7 million to bring the Web to flights. Investors, take note.  |
Popular Mechanics April 9, 2008 Barbara S. Peterson |
Why U.S. Airlines Still Won't Join the Mobile Mile-High Club Airline passengers abroad could soon find themselves sitting in chatter class. In the past two weeks, regulatory authorities and individual airlines in Europe have taken steps to allow in-flight cellphone use -- not that you'll be able to phone home while flying over the United States anytime soon.  |
InternetNews May 27, 2005 Roy Mark |
CTIA: Ground Airline Cell Phone Use The Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association said the Federal Communications Commission should move in an extremely cautious fashion on the issue of wireless airline phone service.  |
PC Magazine June 1, 2010 Rik Fairlie |
Wi-Fi in the Sky If you're boarding a plane to get to your vacation, you may very well be able to browse the Internet  |
InternetNews July 14, 2005 Roy Mark |
DoJ Wants More Power Over In-Flight Calls Law enforcement officials say that cell and Internet traffic on airplanes create unique security issues.  |
InternetNews August 9, 2006 Roy Mark |
For Sale: Spectrum Bidding begins today for largest chunk of airwaves ever offered by FCC.  |
InternetNews April 26, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC Seeks More Input on Broadband Auction Rules FCC keeps options open for the sale of spectrum designated as a third pipe competitor to cable and telephone companies.  |
InternetNews August 27, 2007 Roy Mark |
Beyond The FCC's 700 MHz Outside of the much anticipated January 700 MHz auction, the Federal Communications Commission isn't planning on selling anymore spectrum at this time. Tech hopes to change that with several proposals now pending before the agency.  |
InternetNews July 10, 2007 Roy Mark |
Google Prepping National Wireless Broadband Entry? FCC chairman's proposed spectrum auction rules could pave the way for Google to challenge incumbent wireless carriers.  |
Scientific American July 2006 |
Cell Phones on a Plane Recent research indicates that there may be sound safety reasons to continue the existing FCC and Federal Aviation Administration prohibitions on cell phone use in the air.  |
InternetNews July 13, 2007 Roy Mark |
Bad Week for Wireless Incumbents FCC chairman proposes cutting telcos out of broadband deal; House panel knocks wireless incumbents' access policies.  |
InternetNews October 13, 2008 Christopher Saunders |
FCC Report: Room For Advanced Wireless Services FCC report finds no threat of interference with unlicensed mobile broadband.  |
InternetNews July 11, 2007 Roy Mark |
Verizon Gives Thumbs Down on Open Access Platforms Verizon Wireless told Congress today consumers would suffer if open access requirements are imposed on the January spectrum auction that is expected to open a new era in wireless broadband services.  |
InternetNews April 15, 2004 Roy Mark |
FCC To 'Drop in' More Wireless Broadband Agency approves proposed rules to allow unlicensed wireless devices to operate at higher power.  |
InternetNews June 5, 2007 Roy Mark |
Spectrum Comments Flood FCC Should telecom and cable companies be barred from participating in the Federal Communications Commission's upcoming auction of spectrum?  |
InternetNews July 24, 2007 Roy Mark |
GOP Leaders Rip Martin Spectrum Plan Google's proposal for an open access 700 MHz spectrum auction came under fire from the U.S. House Republican leadership.  |
PC Magazine September 26, 2007 Frank Washburn |
A New Wireless Frontier Once TV goes entirely digital, the vacated 700-MHz spectrum will present a wealth of opportunity for wireless pioneers.  |
InternetNews July 2, 2007 Roy Mark |
Washington Spins iPhone for Policy A former FCC Chairman said it's too bad that Steve Jobs really had no one other than AT&T to turn to for a wireless carrier for the new iPhone.  |
CRM October 1, 2007 Marshall Lager |
Something Special in the Air Carriers announce the latest attempt to provide broadband Internet access to airline passengers.  |
InternetNews February 1, 2008 Caron Carlson |
Open Wireless Network Looms on Horizon Thanks to an anonymous bidder and the FCC's auction guidelines, an open network may be around the corner. But how open might it actually be?  |
The Motley Fool March 22, 2006 Stephen Ellis |
Who Needs Airline Seat Pockets? Two of the most interesting low-cost carriers today run on different paths. What does Ireland's Ryanair bring to the low-cost airline market, and what are the implications for JetBlue? Investors, take note.  |
InternetNews September 14, 2007 Caron Carlson |
Verizon Lawsuit Muddies Spectrum Auction Plan Verizon filed a lawsuit this week with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia circuit asking the court to review the FCC's "open access" rules.  |
InternetNews July 27, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC Sets Tuesday Vote on Auction Rules The Federal Communications Commission will vote Tuesday on the rules for the January 700MHz spectrum auction.  |
IEEE Spectrum March 2006 Strauss et al. |
Unsafe At Any Airspeed? Is it safe to use cellphones on airplanes? The U.S. FCC thinks it may be. But here is proof that cellphones and other electronics are more of a risk to maintaining proper airline instrumentation than you think.  |
InternetNews August 16, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC Ignoring Free Wireless Broadband Proposal? M2Z Networks threatens court action to force the FCC into making a decision.  |
Entrepreneur December 2004 Chris McGinnis |
Keep In Touch Flying on a plane used to be one of the few places where you could disconnect from the world. But with technology pushing its way onboard, staying in touch with terrestrial matters while flying at 35,000 feet will soon be routine.  |
The Motley Fool June 17, 2005 Tim Beyers |
Who Needs Sleep, Anyway? Cell phones could be in use on your flight as early as next year, pending FCC approval.  |
InternetNews August 17, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC: Get Your Spectrum Paddles Ready The FCC's January 700MHz spectrum sale might be most compelling air-wave auction in years.  |
InternetNews August 1, 2007 Roy Mark |
Is Half Good Enough For Google? FCC lays cards on the table for 700 MHz auction. Will Google take a hand?  |
Entrepreneur November 2008 Amanda C. Kooser |
Wi-fi As You Fly Wireless hot spots aren't just for cafes anymore.  |
InternetNews March 27, 2007 Nicholas Carlson |
FCC Chair Hypes Spectrum Auction at CTIA So many flashy phones at CTIA, so little broadband access. But FCC chairman says that will change.  |
CFO December 1, 2006 |
Jet Blue Airline officials are contemplating banning more electronic devices from in-flight use. Why is that, exactly?... Why pretexting isn't just a problem for HP.  |
InternetNews January 23, 2008 |
Tension Mounts as Wireless Auction Nears With Google and major wireless carriers likely to bid, FCC is optimistic about its 700MHz spectrum sale despite economic worries.  |
InternetNews February 24, 2010 |
Genachowski Outlines Spectrum Overhaul FCC chairman details plans for a reallocation scheme that would ask broadcasters and other license holders to cough up some of their spectrum licenses in exchange for a share of profits generated by reselling the airwaves at auction.  |
InternetNews November 30, 2007 David Needle |
Google: Full Speed Ahead on Spectrum Bid Google hopes to open up wireless spectrum with a multi-billion dollar bid.  |
IEEE Spectrum March 2006 |
Plane Talk About Cellphones With the first U.S. auction for radio spectrum for consumer broadband use while in the air on the horizon, the FCC's overall move in the direction of relaxing the ban on the use of personal electronics during flight has made some folks happy -- and many others worried.  |
InternetNews March 11, 2010 |
FCC Mulling Free Broadband Plan, Again As more details surface of the national broadband plan the Federal Communications Commission is preparing to deliver to Congress, the commission said it will consider a plan to develop a free or low-cost wireless broadband network.  |
InternetNews March 25, 2010 |
FCC Grilled on Spectrum, Net Neutrality Plans Commissioners appear on the Hill for first congressional proceeding on national broadband plan, airing opposing views on competition and regulatory frameworks.  |
InternetNews August 2, 2010 |
Spectrum Issues Looming Large at FCC The Federal Communications Commission is looking ahead to a busy couple months as it sorts through a tangle of spectrum issues to meet a White House deadline.  |
InternetNews March 7, 2008 David Needle |
FCC Chairman Says 'Balance' is Key to Net Neutrality FCC Chairman Kevin Martin discusses Comcast, net neutrality and other issues at Stanford.  |
The Motley Fool June 2, 2004 Bill Mann |
High-Flyin' Ryan Dips Ryanair turns in a minor loss, but it's nothing compared to its European airline brethren.  |
InternetNews April 29, 2004 Roy Mark |
Wireless Broadband Said To Use Wrong Spectrum Former FCC chairman says costs can be lowered by 50 percent in spectrum space being vacated by UHF television stations.  |
InternetNews June 10, 2004 Roy Mark |
New Wireless Band Plays For Bigger Broadband The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to make more spectrum available for wireless broadband and allowing schools and religious groups to lease excess spectrum they control.  |
InternetNews January 26, 2005 Roy Mark |
FCC Opens NextWave Spectrum Auction Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile are expected to make aggressive bids for additional airwaves. The auction covers spectrum in Los Angeles and Denver as well as smaller markets throughout the country.  |
InternetNews June 15, 2007 Roy Mark |
Network Neutrality Does Wireless An upcoming spectrum auction gives net neutrality proponents an opportunity to push for open wireless networks and a whole lot more.  |