Topic: Julius Genachowski
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FCC paves the way for better in-flight broadbandThe FCC approved new rules on Friday that will make it easier for companies to offer broadband Internet on airplanes. The FCC has authorized in-flight Internet on an ad hoc basis since 2001, but the new rules will provide a framework for licensing companies to provide it.
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Biden-Ryan debate: Already, some are complaining about the moderator (+video)Biden-Ryan debate moderator is Martha Raddatz. The conservative Daily Caller posted a blog about the ABC News veteran, alleging bias because of her '90s marriage to an Obama appointee.
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Progress Watch
Got broadband? Access now extends to 94 percent of Americans.Every year, Internet access via broadband becomes available to millions more Americans, up from 92 percent last year to 94 percent, a recent report shows. Rural and tribal areas are the outliers.
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US Supreme Court throws out FCC indecency fines
The ruling was very narrow, however, and left similar future fines in an uncertain place.
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Opinion: FCC chairman: Time to let public TV raise money for charities
We at the FCC have proposed relaxing the ban that keeps public noncommercial TV stations from doing third-party fundraising for charities. The change won't hinder the educational mission of these stations, but help them fulfill it by raising awareness and meeting community needs.
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Vox News
Rupert Murdoch deemed 'not fit' to lead media in Britain. What about US?A British parliamentary panel found that Rupert Murdoch is 'not fit' to run media giant News Corp. But the question for Congress is: What laws – if any – were broken in the US?
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Education 2.0: Can Digital Learning Day begin a classroom revolution?
Thirty-nine states, 15,000 teachers, and 1.7 million students are expected to participate in a series of events and webcasts on Wednesday, Digital Learning Day.
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AT&T calls off bid for T-Mobile. Now what?
AT&T will give T-Mobile parent $3 billion in cash and another $1 billion in spectrum. But the collapse of the deal leaves T-Mobile in a tougher spot than AT&T.
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'Bill shock': Are voluntary warnings against extra wireless fees enough?
The wireless industry is being told by the FCC to curb 'bill shock' notifying consumers when they are about to be charged extra for going over monthly limits for voice, data, texting, and roaming.
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Horizons
Bringing broadband to 18 million more AmericansFCC chairman Julius Genachowski unveils a plan to bring broadband access to 18 million more Americans, mostly in rural areas. But it involves dismantling and rebuilding a 15-year-old national service fund.
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Cellphones: Most service survived Irene
Cellphones went dead after 400 cell towers went offline in parts of North Carolina and Virginia. But other areas hit by hurricane Irene were mostly spared.
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Verizon sues over net neutrality rules
Verizon has gone to court to protest new net neutrality rules, which will keep Internet providers from interfering with traffic over their networks.
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Opinion: Could Congress shut down YouTube with Internet-blacklist bill?
The Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (COICA) passed a Senate committee last year. If it becomes law, this flawed attempt to curtail online copyright infringement could spell big trouble for Internet freedom.
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Comcast dilemma: Buy NBC, but allow rivals access?
Comcast would have to allow Internet competitors access to NBC programming for merger to go forward, FCC head proposes .
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Net neutrality: Will the FCC's new Internet policy help consumers?
A divided FCC approved regulation aimed at protecting 'Internet freedom and openness.' But critics of Net neutrality say the policy is unnecessary and will squelch innovation.
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The Monitor's View: FCC and Internet broadband: Why a rush to regulate?
The FCC may vote Tuesday on rules for Internet broadband as a way to set its authority over this fast-changing industry. But it should let Congress take the lead on web issues such as net neutrality.
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Broadband service: blacks, Hispanics still lag
Broadband service saw usage expand sevenfold this decade, but key minorities didn't catch up.
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Fox blackout comes to an end after Dish agreement
The Dish Network Corp. has agreed to undisclosed financial terms with News Corp.'s Fox, allowing Dish customers to continue watching the World Series, FX, and the National Geographic Channel. Areas such as New York have experienced a Fox blackout since Oct. 14, while other regions have had to endure since Oct. 1.
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Fox blackout will continue: Fox rejects Cablevision's new offer to end impasse
Fox blackout: In preparation for an extended blackout, Cablevision e-mailed its customers Wednesday saying it will reimburse them $10 to cover the cost of paying to watch the games online through MLB.com.
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Net neutrality compromise abandoned by FCC
Net neutrality rules are intended to ensure that phone and cable TV companies cannot discriminate against Internet traffic traveling over their broadband lines.
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LightSquared will make Broadband wireless access more competitive
LightSquared will launch a new wireless broadband network that aims to provide competition to the incumbent phone companies.
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Broadband regulation: FCC moves forward with process
Broadband regulation: FCC moves forward Thursday with the process of exploring new rules to help oversee high-speed Internet.
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Why everyone wants Google's high-speed Internet access
Some 1,100 communities are vying for a network that delivers high-speed Internet access, courtesy of Google – though most aren't sure exactly what benefits it will deliver.
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As FCC details national broadband plan, hurdles emerge
The FCC previewed its national broadband plan Monday, a day before submitting it to Congress. How will its sweeping proposals be met by key players?
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How fast is your Internet connection? Ask the FCC.To ensure Americans are getting what they paid for, the FCC offers a free Internet connection speed test.
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