The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Friday moved to add Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab to the "Covered List" of companies that pose an "unacceptable risk to the national security" of the country. The development marks the first time a Russian entity has been added to the list that's been otherwise dominated by Chinese telecommunications firms. Also … [Read more...] about FCC Adds Kaspersky and Chinese Telecom Firms to National Security Threat List
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FCC-Mandated Cellphone Unlocking Requirement Deadline is Today
The deadline for carriers to comply with the CTIA's consumer code regarding cellphone unlocking has arrived. In December 2013, thanks to pressure from the FCC, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon Wireless agreed to adopt a voluntary set of six principles for unlocking of consumers’ mobile phones and tablets. Starting today, in accordance with that … [Read more...] about FCC-Mandated Cellphone Unlocking Requirement Deadline is Today
New Wireless Beats Solo2 Headphones From Apple Spotted at the FCC
New wireless Beats Solo2 headphones listing Apple Inc. as the manufacturer have been spotted at the FCC. These are the first Beats headphones to bear Apple's name on their retail packaging. The Solo2 has arrived. Beats’ most popular headphone has been redesigned from the inside out. With updated and improved acoustics, the Solo2 lets you feel your music with a wider … [Read more...] about New Wireless Beats Solo2 Headphones From Apple Spotted at the FCC
Delta Says It Won't Allow Cellular or VoIP Calls on Its Flights
While the FCC has taken steps to allow cellphone use on Airplanes, Delta's CEO has sent a company wide memo to all employees saying Delta will not be allowing cellular or VoIP calls on any Delta flights. However, CEO Richard Anderson did say Delta would quickly work to allow customers to use text, email and other silent data transmission services from "gate to gate," … [Read more...] about Delta Says It Won't Allow Cellular or VoIP Calls on Its Flights
New FCC Chairman Wants Cell Phone Unlocking Made Legal Before the Holidays
Tom Wheeler, the new FCC Chairman, has penned a letter to the CTIA (The Wireless Association) urging them to make cell phone unlocking legal before the holidays, or have the FCC step in to regulate. Wheeler says, "Enough time has passed, and it is now time for the industry to act voluntarily or for the FCC to regulate." He wants the CTIA Consumer Code to contain the full … [Read more...] about New FCC Chairman Wants Cell Phone Unlocking Made Legal Before the Holidays