It seems FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski’s push to bring the Net Neutrality hammer down on wireless networks has spurred a response from industry leaders. Following on Genachowski’s move to add new regulations that could prevent wireless operators from blocking or banning many types of data-intensive applications from using their network, the mobile industry has responded.…
Barnes and Noble’s ebook reader is at the FCC
We dig the idea that Barnes and Noble wants to catch Amazon. In that sense, they’ve already launched a mobile application for multiple platforms and have agreed with AT&T for connectivity support for their future ebook reader (BTW: Sony also agreed with AT&T on the same matter). Now, the mentioned ebook reader, which apparently is…
Samsung InstinctQ Passes FCC
Samsung’s first Android phone has worked its way through the FCC pipes on its way to Sprint. We still know very little about the InstinctQ, other than that it will have EV-DO and Wi-Fi. Samsung has already shown with the I7500 Galaxy that they aren’t doing anything fancy with the user interface like HTC, Motorola…
FCC’s coming Net Neutrality rules could force operators’ hands
With all the bruhaha surrounding the FCC’s investigation into Apple’s alleged rejection of Google’s Google Voice iPhone app, it’s refreshing to hear that FCC Chief Julius Genachowski is planning to propose new rules that may prevent network operators from discriminating against certain data traffic. If passed, the new regulations would make it illegal to block…
Google: Apple lied about rejecting Google Voice from AppStore
The latest development in the FCC investigation into the Google Voice iPhone app rejection by Apple is a juicy one. Following on Apple’s denial that the Google Voice iPhone app was explicitly rejected, Google has gone ahead and posted their full comment on the situation. In their statement, they allege that Apple’s own VP of…
Nokia 5230 without AT&T 3G gets an FCC approval
Nokia’s low-end 5230 touchscreen smartphone has been spotted while getting the so much needed FCC approval. The problem, however, is that the version of the device that has cleared the Commission doesn’t sing along AT&T’s 3G network. One must wonder why Nokia (and other handset makers for that matter) are going through the hassle of…
Sony Ericsson Aino with ready-for-AT&T 3G radio clears the FCC
Sony Ericsson Aino, the multimedia device that was announced alongside two other SE phones – Satio (Idou) and Yari, has been approved by the FCC. Best of all, we’re talking about the version of the handset with all the right bands to sing along AT&T’s 3G network. Needless to say, the same version will work…
HP’s iPAQ K3 Obsidian clears FCC on its way to AT&T
HP’s full QWERTY keyboard-equipped Windows Mobile smartphone, iPAQ K3 Obsidian, has been spotted while passing the FCC on its way to AT&T. Why we think it’s heading there? Well, there are a couple of reasons: Its 3G radio sings on 850 and 1900MHz bands, AT&T uses; We’ve seen it in AT&T’s leaked roadmap; Finally, it…
T-Mobile Morrison clears the FCC?
An unknown Motorola device has cleared the FCC and we think it’s the upcoming Android-powered Motorola Morrison. Why we think so – well, there’s WiFi on board, proper 3G bands to sing along T-Mobile’s network, and the fact that the official Morrison announcement is set for September 10th, which is 10 days from now. To…
FCC ‘seeking to ensure’ wireless competition
The FCC has opened in inquiry into the state of competition in the US wireless market. Following on the FCC’s investigation into the iPhone Google Voice fiasco, the new FCC, headed by recently-seated chairman Julius Genachowski, voted unanimously on Thursday to look into business practices among US wireless carriers. Under scrutiny are carriers’ roaming deals,…