Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Will Wheeler Get the FCC Back on Track?

America needs an FCC that is willing and able to address the rapidly changing environment of telecommunications and IP communications — can Thomas Wheeler make that happen? ...More
May 15, 2013
Posted in Blog
Windstream Hires Former XO Exec as First-Ever CTO

The appointment comes as the provider faces FCC scrutiny for the quality of its broadband services. ...More
May 14, 2013
Posted in News
Channel Partners' Top 10 Stories in April

We tallied our top 10 stories for April by combining online page views with weekly newsletter results. Among the top: Comcast's top partners; XO's hosted PBX improvements; and Ingram Micro's partnerships with CenturyLink and Time Warner Cable. But what was No. 1? ...More
May 3, 2013
Posted in Galleries
Obama Taps Tom Wheeler to Head FCC

Wheeler's experience in the wireless industry will likely prove valuable as the FCC is at the forefront of rapid advancements in technology and is actively involved in how spectrum is distributed. ...More
May 1, 2013 By Craig Galbraith
Posted in News
T-Mobile-MetroPCS Deal Should Close Soon

The merger has gotten its final necessary approval. ...More
April 25, 2013
Posted in News
It's The End of Bill Shock As We Know It

AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint and T-Mobile USA are among the carriers meeting the FCC-CTIA guidelines for helping consumer to combat bill shock. ...More
April 18, 2013 By Craig Galbraith
Posted in News
Changes Are Coming for the FCC

How will Julius Genachowski's retirement affect the direction of the FCC? ...More
March 27, 2013
Posted in Blog
Genachowski Resigns from FCC

Amid all the expected applause and commendations, at least one group takes the departing chairman to task for failing to deliver on promises of change. ...More
March 22, 2013
Posted in News
Changes Afoot at FCC: McDowell Leaving Soon, Chairman May Not Be Far Behind

The agency still would have a Democratic majority but the question of who would be at the helm remains. ...More
March 20, 2013
Posted in News
FCC Moves on Level 3, Call Completion

It's good to know that the FCC is remaining vigilant regarding rural call completion practices. ...More
March 15, 2013
Posted in Blog