FCC Meeting (August)

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Chessen Headed to NCTA

Submitted: August 27, 2009 - 7:14pm
Last updated: August 27, 2009 - 7:15pm

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Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Michael Copps announced that Rick Chessen, his Senior Legal Advisor and advisor on media issues, will be leaving the Federal Communications Commission to serve as Senior Vice President, Law & Regulatory Policy, for the National Cable & Telecommunications Association.

Update on FCC Reform Efforts

Submitted: August 27, 2009 - 7:15pm
Last updated: August 27, 2009 - 7:16pm

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Mary Beth Richards, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski's Special Counsel for Reform, led a briefing for FCC commissioners and the public on efforts to reform the agency.

National Broadband Plan Update

Submitted: August 27, 2009 - 7:20pm
Last updated: August 27, 2009 - 7:23pm

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On Thursday, August 27, Blair Levin, the director of the Federal Communications Commission's efforts to devise a National Broadband Plan, briefed FCC commissioners and the public on the progress already made and plans for the coming weeks.

FCC Launches Broad Investigation into Wireless Industry

Submitted: August 27, 2009 - 7:23pm
Last updated: August 28, 2009 - 8:59am

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On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission launched three proceedings related to the wireless industry.

What kind of FCC will this be?

Submitted: August 27, 2009 - 7:24pm
Last updated: August 27, 2009 - 7:25pm

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On Thursday, the new Federal Communications Commission held its first meeting with a full complement of five commissioners. So, what kind of FCC will this be?

FCC Adds National Broadband Plan, FCC Reform to Thursday's Agenda

Submitted: August 26, 2009 - 7:40pm
Last updated: August 26, 2009 - 7:41pm

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Late Wednesday, the Federal Communications Commission added some items to the agenda for Thursday morning's monthly open meeting.

FCC to enforce Network Neutrality

Submitted: August 26, 2009 - 8:13am
Last updated: September 22, 2009 - 5:27pm

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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski says the agency will support Network Neutrality and go after anyone who violates its tenets.

Genachowski Concerned By Wireless Access

Submitted: August 26, 2009 - 8:11am
Last updated: August 26, 2009 - 8:12am

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On Monday, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski expressed concerns about Americans' access to new wireless offerings ahead of a Thursday commission meeting that some believe will put telecommunications giants like AT&T and Verizon in the hot seat for engaging in business practices that could be viewed as harmful to competition and consumer choice.