Federal Communications Commission

Ten States Sue to Block T-Mobile, Sprint Merger
Risk & Compliance

Ten States Sue to Block T-Mobile, Sprint Merger

If the states obtain an injunction before the deal is consummated, "that would bring things to a halt."
By Matthew Heller | June 12, 2019
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FCC Chair Signals Support for T-Mobile-Sprint Deal
M&A

FCC Chair Signals Support for T-Mobile-Sprint Deal

The companies agreed to expand mobile access and to divest the prepaid business Boost.
By Lauren Muskett | May 20, 2019
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Sinclair Expands Network With Tribune Buy
Strategy

Sinclair Expands Network With Tribune Buy

The $3.9 billion deal is the largest in the history of the TV station operator, which is known for conservative-leaning programming.
By Matthew Heller | May 8, 2017
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Verizon Fined $1.3M Over Use of ‘Supercookies’
Technology

Verizon Fined $1.3M Over Use of ‘Supercookies’

The FCC says the largest U.S. cell provider failed to disclose it was injecting tracking code into web traffic to serve advertisers.
By Matthew Heller | March 7, 2016
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Charter Buys Time Warner and Bright House Networks
Regulation

Charter Buys Time Warner and Bright House Networks

The $195-per-share offer is a 14% premium to Time Warner's closing price last Friday, and a 24% premium to Time Warner's undisturbed share price a week ago.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 26, 2015
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FCC Chair Takes Bold Step Toward ‘Net Neutrality’
Technology

FCC Chair Takes Bold Step Toward ‘Net Neutrality’

“These enforceable, bright-line rules will ban paid prioritization, and the blocking and throttling of lawful content and services," says Tom Wheeler.
By Matthew Heller | February 4, 2015
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Dish Network Accused of End-Run Around SMB Rules
Regulation

Dish Network Accused of End-Run Around SMB Rules

Despite a $32 billion market cap, Dish Network received small business-related discounts in the recent spectrum auction by the government, says a regulator.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 2, 2015
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Proposed FCC Rule Poses Danger for Smaller Companies
The Cloud

Proposed FCC Rule Poses Danger for Smaller Companies

A plan to allow digital content providers to pay for Internet 'fast lanes' could deal a blow to competitors that don't have deep pockets.
By David McCann | April 30, 2014
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