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Obama nominates former lobbyist, hall-of-famer Wheeler to head FCC
Ben Johnson May 2, 2013
The Federal Communications Commission has a new chairman, Tom Wheeler. If confirmed by the Senate, he'll replace Julius Genachowski, who resigned in March.
FCC Wi-Fi plan: What does free really mean?
David Brancaccio Feb 7, 2013
Federal regulators may want Wi-Fi Internet connections to get more widespread and powerful, but the government is not giving the service away for free.
America: Land of the free...Internet?
David Brancaccio Feb 5, 2013
Some American cities tried this and ran up against a buzz saw of opposition from companies that sell Internet service.
How Sandy disrupted phone communications
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 5, 2013
The FCC looks at what can be done to minimize disruptions to phone service during natural disasters.
AT&T puts $14 billion toward expanding wireless
Dan Bobkoff Nov 9, 2012
AT&T announced this week it will invest $14 billion over the next three years to beef up its wireless and broadband services. The news is good for wireless customers, but could portend the demise of the old fashioned landline phone.
FCC considering plan to launch floating cell towers
John Moe Jun 8, 2012
In the event of natural disaster, drone planes and weather balloons could restore communications.
A new frontier for wireless medical devices?
John Moe May 23, 2012
An FCC vote this week could allocate part of the broadcast spectrum for a new wave of health care technology.
FCC invites public comment on Verizon spectrum deal
John Moe Feb 23, 2012
Verizon seeking to acquire spectrum space from cable companies
Spectrum auction is finally on track
Marc Sanchez Feb 16, 2012
Hopefully they won't use one of those fast talking cowboy auctioneers
