wireless spectrum

The FCC is likely to vote on Tuesday in favor of a proposal to open up unused wireless spectrum in a move that could have huge implications for future wireless innovation.

When John McCain and Barack Obama take the stage tonight for the final debate before the election, I expect to hear plenty about the economy, domestic issues and foreign policy.

What I don’t expect to hear about is net neutrality, wireless spectrum or broadband.

The Federal Communications Commission on Friday formalized its plans to auction off a section of wireless spectrum to buyers who promise to provide free Internet service that filters out pornography and other inappropriate content, and offers open access to third-party devices and applications.

The agency is seeking public comment on ...

The transition to digital TV is going smoothly for broadcasters, according to a government report issued earlier this week.

But lawmakers are still worried that consumers may still be confused or unaware of the change.

Company has just bought some wireless spectrum in the U.K. in what could serve as the basis for a new mobile TV network in Europe.

Verizon Wireless scored a major coup recently when it agreed to pay nearly $9.4 billion for wireless spectrum to build what could be the country's largest and fastest cellphone network.

In a victory lap of sorts, Verizon executives on Friday hosted a conference call during which they predicted the network would blanket the nation in two years and boasted of the huge revenue opportunity for years to come.

Google says it participated in the recent wireless spectrum auction not with the goal to win, but to help drive bidding high enough to ensure that open-access rules it had pushed for would be adopted.

"Google's top priority heading into the auction was to make sure that bidding on ...

STANFORD, Calif.--If you are like me your eyes probably glaze over a bit when people start talking about wireless spectrum.

Well, maybe consumers should start paying more attention because the debate over how spectrum is managed will determine how we'll be able to use all types of devices ...

Recession? What recession? Bidders are spending big for the chance to win new wireless spectrum, with nearly $20 billion bid so far.

Google may be grabbing the spotlight in the upcoming auction of 700MHz wireless spectrum, but it's not the only nontraditional player that wants a valuable piece of the airwaves.

The Federal Communications late Tuesday released the names of applicants that plan to bid in the much-anticipated January auction, and ...