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AT&T's Mobile Share plan hammers customers for data overages
John Moe Jul 19, 2012
AT&T offers customers a simple and flexible world where they don’t get to use as much data as they might like.
'Homeless Hotspots' program sparks debate
Kai Ryssdal Mar 12, 2012
A controversial new experiment at South by Southwest puts Wi-Fi units in the hands of the homeless. Accused of condescension and exploitation, "Homeless Hotspots" creators hope the debate will encourage entrepreneurship and visibility.
Are you getting throttled into paying more for your wireless coverage?
John Moe Feb 27, 2012
A new study suggests unlimited data customers are getting squeezed.
What the spectrum auction means for you and me
Adriene Hill Feb 17, 2012
Wireless companies may soon be able to buy more airwaves under a spectrum auction that will help pay for the payroll tax cut extension and other jobless benefits. What's the idea behind the auction?
Congress finds funds in the airwaves
Bob Moon Feb 17, 2012
Parts of the broadcast spectrum will be auctioned off to help cover the costs of the payroll tax cut and extended long-term unemployment benefits. Even a sliver of spectrum could bring a big chunk of cash.
Extended payroll tax cut serves as 'stealth stimulus'
Heidi N. Moore Feb 16, 2012
Congressional negotiators have agreed to a deal that would extend the payroll tax cut through the end of the year, which means more money will go into more people's pockets and perhaps, they will go out and spend it.
Payroll tax cut, benefit extension a type of stimulus
Heidi N. Moore Feb 15, 2012
A tentative deal has been reached to extend the payroll tax cut, as well as some unemployment benefits and Medicare payments. As the economy stays sluggish, we're in an era of seemingly endless government stimulus.
Payroll tax extension, Greek news won't make huge impact
Josh Brown Feb 15, 2012
News out of the U.S. and Europe today could mean more spending at home and more debt problems in Greece. But Josh Brown of Fusion Analytics says neither piece of news will make a huge difference in the markets.
Why the FCC halted LightSquared's wireless network plan
Kai Ryssdal Feb 15, 2012
Federal officials have nixed a plan by broadband company LightSquared to build a national wireless network. Politico's Eliza Krigman explains why and discusses what happens next.
Payroll tax cut extension deal could come soon
Jeremy Hobson Feb 14, 2012
After much disagreement, it looks as though House Republicans and Democrats might soon agree to extend the payroll tax cuts, which put a little extra money into our wallets each month.
