US Federal Communications Commission

US regulators ditch net neutrality rules as legal battles loom

Internet service providers say they will not block or throttle legal content but may engage in paid prioritisation

Dec 15, 2017, 13:03 PM IST

Apple gets nod to test its 5G technology

Millimetre-wave technology helps in larger data transmission at faster speed. But to allow such larger data transmission go through, a direct line of sight is needed.

Jul 28, 2017, 11:21 AM IST

Apple's unnamed 'wireless device' is electronic door reader

Apple`s recently submitted application for an unnamed "wireless device" to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for approval turns out to be a door access system, most likely to be used for the Apple Park campus.

Mar 20, 2017, 12:38 PM IST

Google says will not participate in 2016 US airwaves auction

Alphabet Inc`s Google will not participate in the U.S. Federal Communications Commission`s upcoming auction of broadcast airwaves that can help the wireless industry improve coverage, a spokeswoman told Reuters on Friday.

Feb 13, 2016, 04:45 AM IST

For Google, new FCC rules may bring unfamiliar government oversight

Aiming to set "net neutrality" rules that guide how Internet service providers manage traffic on their networks, the FCC will vote Feb. 26 on whether to impose tighter regulations by classifying them more like traditional telephone companies.

Feb 05, 2015, 18:31 PM IST