news.cnet.com - 9/22/2009
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The wireless industry is gearing up to fight new Net neutrality rules that the Federal Communications Commission is formulating to keep the Internet open.
On Monday, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski gave a speech at the Brookings Institute in Washington, D.C., outlining plans to turn the ...
phonearena.com - 9/29/2009
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phonearena.com —
This article contains unofficial information. Looking for a
Windows Mobile 6.5 Smartphone, but don't need a mechanical...
QWERTY keyboard? If so, Verizon might have what you're looking for with the HTC Imagio XV6975 . This world device (CDMA/GSM) will ...
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New pictures of the HTC Imagio XV6975 for Verizon (Phone ...
phonearena.com - 9/21/2009
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phonearena.com —
This article contains unofficial information. One of the
more elusive phones to be released by Verizon later...
this year is the LG VX8575, known as the Chocolate Touch . We first heard rumors this summer that Verizon was going to get a CDMA variant of ...
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Exclusive new images of the LG Chocolate Touch VX8575 ...
digitaldaily.allthingsd.com - 9/25/2009
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digitaldaily.allthingsd.com —
Analysts who follow Palm are already rolling their
eyes over TheStreet.com’s claim that Verizon has balked at...
adding the company’s new Pre handset to its lineup. In a research note this morning, Deutsche Bank’s Jonathan Goldberg dismissed it as "off ...
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Analyst: Reports that Verizon Snubbed Palm "Off Base"
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AT&T, Verizon poised to fight FCC's net neutrality stance on the wireless front
Engadget —
Verizon and AT&T, the States' number one and number two wireless carrier by subscriber count respectively, share a common bond in that they both have deep ties to the Bell System of old and have ended up running huge wireline broadband and legacy telephone businesses. That means they're liable to end up sharing a lot of common interests like candlelit dinners, walks on the beach, and a general agreement ...
FCC wants to extend net neutrality to wireless networks, but AT&T and others are opposed
TECHNOLOGY —
... But critics say the carriers are stifling innovation in wireless applications and net neutrality is required to change that situation. For example, this Cnet article points out that Skype -- which lets you make free or low-cost phone calls over the Internet -- is banned on many carriers, but net neutrality would force those carriers to allow it. ...
AT&T Opposes FCC Chairman's Proposal For Net Neutrality
iPhone Hacks —
... that only two networks - AT&T and Verizon are the dominant players. It is possible that an increasing competition can give rise to a mad rush to satisfy customer requirements - an ideal scenario where net neutrality will take care of itself. Is FCC right in pushing towards net neutrality in the wireless internet segment or are the network carriers justified in opposing such a move? Is there a middle path that the two sides can take? Please provide your opinion in the comments. [via CNET ] ...
FCC advances net neutrality rules for wireless carriers
Betanews —
... Despite the aggressive lobby from wireless providers such as AT&T; and Verizon, the Commission says these rules will apply not only to cable and telecom broadband providers, but to wireless broadband as well. A major interest of this inquiry, therefore, is to find out exactly how these principles should apply to wireless and mobile broadband. ...
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