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911 Call Centers Need Major Upgrades, Funding To Receive Text Messages

For younger generations, texting is a way of life. It’s how they make plans, share gossip, and it’s how many would expect they could make a cry for help.

CBS 11–2013/06/06

FCC Clears Way For AT&T To Use Airwaves

Federal regulators are letting AT&T use an unused part of the airwaves for mobile broadband, potentially increasing the speed and capacity of its new LTE network.

2012/10/18

Dual Ownership Of TV Stations

August reminds me of why I am glad that federal rules were changed a little over 10 years ago, that permitted a broadcast licensee to own two television stations in the same area.

2012/08/17

AT&T Buying Unused Spectrum Holder NextWave

AT&T says it has agreed to buy NextWave Wireless, a company that holds the right to use sections of the wireless spectrum that could be used for broadband.

2012/08/02

Government Sues AT&T Over Internet Calls

The Justice Department has sued AT&T, alleging they improperly billed the government for services that are designed for use by the deaf.

2012/03/23

Visitors watch Lucille Ball''s performance of her "Vitameatagamin" skit during an exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the "I Love Lucy" television sitcom on July 13, 2001. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images)

Ken Foote’s Radio/TV Files: Is It Live Or Is It…

Television technology has come a long way, with digital-quality pictures and sound. But when TV started, it was, in some ways, very primitive.

2012/02/23

T-Mobile Asks FCC To Block Verizon Cable Deal

T-Mobile, which just had its acquisition by AT&T blocked by regulators, is now urging the federal government to block another deal in the wireless world.

2012/02/22

FCC Urged To End Sports Blackout Rule

The FCC is considering a proposal to rescind the rule, which bars cable and satellite systems from carrying a sporting event that is blacked out on local broadcast television stations.

2012/02/13