Tag: FCC
Google X Phone: Motorola XT1058 With AT&T Support Hits FCC
We all know that Google and Motorola are planning to come up with an Android smartphone called the X Phone. A recent filing by Motorola at the FCC reveals a device called the Motorola XT1058. This could very well be the X Phone everyone is excited about. The Motorola XT1058 will support AT&T’s 4G LTE [...]
FCC Proposes Faster Wi-Fi Speeds On Planes
You have probably noticed that accessing the Internet on a plane high above ground is a slow experience. The Federal Communications Commission plans to change this by pushing for a faster Internet service on commercial and private planes. The agency began deliberations this Thursday on the proposal to auction off the rights to newly available [...]
Signal Booster For Mobile Phones Made Legal By FCC
A signal booster is also known as a cellular repeater. Like its name implies, it amplifies the way that your cell phone receives signals. Thus, it works to enhance the communication capabilities of your cell phone in many ways. This is very beneficial to people who are living in remote areas where cellular phone signals [...]
Pantech Perception Drops By FCC Website
A new Pantech smartphone called Perception appears to be heading to Verizon. The handset was recently spotted in the website of the Federal Communications Commission, which is usually an indication that the device will be in the market in the near future. To date, the device is still unannounced by Verizon, and does not bear [...]
Huawei Ascend W1 visits FCC
We had previously seen Huawei Ascend W1 at the CES 2013 that took place last month in Los Angeles. Huawei is one of the smartphone companies from mainland China which have been making waves in the smartphone industry. The Ascend W1 is a decent Windows Phone 8 device. It’s a mid range device, so don’t [...]
US FCC Wants To Create A “Super Wi-Fi” Network
The United States FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has just proposed an ambitious plan that would expand Wi-Fi coverage across the nation. This network will be so powerful that people who access it will be able to make VoIP calls or surf the Internet without using their mobile carrier network. It’s also going to be made [...]
DOJ Asks FCC To Delay T-Mobile MetroPCS Merger
The upcoming merger of T-Mobile and MetroPCS has hit a snag as the Department of Justice has requested the Federal Communications Commission to halt its review of the merger. The merger will make Deutchse Telekom, the parent company of T-Mobile, the owner of prepaid regional carrier MetroPCS. In the agreement, MetroPCS shareholders will be getting [...]
Lenovo ThinkPad Helix Gets FCC Approval
Remember the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix that was first spotted last October? This Windows 8 based laptop tablet hybrid device just recently got an approval from the FCC which means it is definitely headed to the U.S. market. The company hasn’t made any official statements yet regarding this model however we are positive that they will [...]
Huawei Ascend G510 Lands at the FCC
The Huawei Ascend G510 smartphone made an appearance recently at the website of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This could hint at an impending announcement of the device from the Chinese electronics company, although nothing has been confirmed at this point. The FCC document reveals that the smartphone will support Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b / [...]
Samsung Galaxy Camera visits FCC again
When it comes to compact cameras, we have a lot of options, but talking of Android based cameras, we don’t really have many choices. Nikon had come up with their Android based camera, and it is really a good device package because it’s Android, so you can play games like Angry Birds while clicking high [...]
FCC To Approve Dish’s Wireless Venture, But Impose Power Restrictions
FCC chairman Julius Genachowski has given his nod to Dish Network’s desire to compete with other telecommunication giants in the wireless market, though restriction could be imposed on its power consumption. Genachowski said he would approve the new business venture of Dish Network to come up with its new 4G wireless network because it simply [...]
AT&T Refunds Wireless Overcharge Fees After FCC Investigation
AT&T has had a lot of unlucky issues with the FCC recently, most notably the dropping of the T-Mobile acquisition application. It looks like more trouble has surfaced though. Two years ago in 2010, AT&T had discovered that there was an error in their systems that had moved some of their subscribers to some more [...]
Kobo Arc Tablet Visits FCC
The Kobo Arc tablet has made an appearance at the website of the Federal Communications Commission, hinting at an impending launch in the United States. The tablet is said to be scheduled for launching this November, and will be priced at $200 for the 16GB model, $250 for the 32GB model, and $300 for the [...]
