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Comcast (CMCSA) shares are lower after Washington-based Media Access Project--an advocacy group--said that the U.S. Federal Communications Commission should demand the cable giant supply the FCC with contracts to carry other companies' programs since 2006, Bloomberg reported. The FCC is set to vote on Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal from General Electric (GE). The Justice Department must also sign off on the deal. Comcast shares are down 0.6%, or $0.14, to $21.94.

In this edition of CNET Conversations, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski says knowledge is power and the key to getting ISPs to lower prices and deliver better speeds.

The FCC is set to propose a new U.S. broadband plan, our online news habits are not as diverse as you might think, and the Internet could win this year's Nobel Peace Prize.

Federal Communications Commissioner Robert McDowell spoke to the Washington Times about FCC diversity czar Mark lloyd and other diversity issues happening at the FCC.

FCC Official Discusses WGHP-DT Reception Issues

FCC Analyst Sue Gilgenbach Talks About the DTV Switch Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:14:00 EST CST

FCC Approves WSAW's Switch from Analog to Digital Tuesday February 17, 2009 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:02:00 EST CST

DTV Switch With Charles Engle of the FCC Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:06:00 EST CST

One on One Interview - Priya Shrinivasan of the FCC 1/12/2009 10:28:00 PM EST

FCC chairman visits South Bend to talk about digital TV switch 1/6/2009 12:03:00 AM EST

(New York, NY) FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein answers questions about the transition from analog to digital television.

The Wireless Association, or CTIA, released its bi-annual survey of wireless carriers and subscriber trends today at the organization's industry event in Orlando, Florida.The study found that, from January to December 2010, wireless data traffic rose by 110%, while MMS and text messaging increased 64% and 31%, respectively. The number of smartphones active in 2010 was 78.2 million, up 57% from year ago levels, while wireless-enabled devices, such as tablets and laptops, increased 14.2% from year-end 2009 to 13.6 million from 11.9 million.CTIA's president and CEO Steve Largent said during his keynote speech that, with rapid increases in smartphone use and growing demand, the U.S. wireless industry needs more spectrum to supply that demand.He said, "Whether it's sending a text, making a phone call or accessing the wireless Internet, the facts prove our industry continues to offer innovative and competitive services and products that consumers love and are using more than ever. This fact-

Comcast (CMCSA) and Zoom Telephonics (ZMTP) today announce that they have reached a settlement regarding their dispute over cable modems. The companies have filed a joint motion to dismiss the complaint that ZMTP filed last November with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The dispute involved the testing of ZMTP's cable modems intended for sale to consumers at retail outlets and the ability of users to attach those modems to CMCSA's network. Both companies agree that the resolution of their dispute will further consumer choice in the cable modem marketplace. CMCSA shares are down 0.94% to $25.32.

The Supreme Court ruled against AT&T (T) in the company's effort to block public disclosure of emails and documents in FCC files on its alleged overbilling of Connecticut public schools, reports the Wall Street Journal. In a unanimous Supreme Court decision, the court refused to extend personal-privacy rights to corporations included in the Freedom of Information Act.

Google's Eric Schmidt steps down as CEO, Verizon challenges the FCC's Net neutrality rules, and Logitech has a new wireless mouse to keep you on your couch--it is actually optimized to work there!

Sirius XM Radio (SIRI) is up after some positive articles, including one on ProEdition Satwaves that says that SIRI's subscriber base is accelerating. Rumors are circulating that the resigning of Howard Stern is causing a flurry a re-activations, which could boost Q111 numbers. Separately, Bloomberg reports that Martin Pyykkonen of Wedge Partners LLC said a recent FCC ruling on net neutrality is a catalyst for the strength. The analyst said this was a perceived threat for several years.

Loaded 12.21.2010: The FCC votes on Net neutrality today, Apple pulls a WikiLeaks app from the App Store, and Santa will leave you a personalized voice mail if you request one through Google Voice.

Loaded 12.22.2010: The FCC approves new Net neutrality rules, eBay wants to help you shop offline for your last-minute purchases, Microsoft looks to improve the Kinect to recognize finger gestures...the better to pinch you with!

Advocates say that "Net Neutrality" will "save the Internet". But does the Internet need saving? Net Neutrality is a proposed set of regulatory powers that would grant the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) the ability to control how Internet service providers (ISPs) package their services.

Netflix launches a streaming-only option, Yelp Check-In Offers gives you discounts and deals wherever you go, and the FCC plans to let you report emergencies over SMS and streaming video.

This is what's in the news for Thursday, November 11th. Two Bloomberg Global polls report that Investors around the world say President Obama is bad for the bottom line, even though U.S. corporations are on track for the biggest earnings growth in 22 years and the stock market is headed for its best back-to- back annual gains since 2004. Global investors doubt the Fed's plan to buy more Treasury securities will boost the U.S. economy or bring down unemployment, and say they believe the government is pursuing a weak-dollar policy...the Wall Street Journal reports that The FCC is looking into whether Google (GOOG) broke federal laws by collecting personal information through its street mapping service. ...Reuters reports BHP Billiton's (BHP) CEO is likely to face calls next week for a massive share buyback when he confronts shareholders in Australia after his third straight failure to pull off a major acquisition, ...the Wall Street Journal reports that J.C. Penney (JCP) is focusing on n

FCC pushes cell phone carriers to stop "bill shock," T-Mobile institutes new data caps, and Skype 5.0 adds Facebook integration and group video chatting.

The FCC gives Hollywood permission to control your set-top box, Sony is updating the Vaio P with an accelerometer, and a robot in Germany can stab you with knives and screwdrivers

The FCC Chairman talks with Molly Wood about his agency's plan to get everyone faster Internet.

The FCC is handed a major setback on the Net neutrality front, bad news for Bebo as AOL looks to ditch it, and how Facebook affects your physiological state.

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski tells Molly Wood that the Internet must remain neutral for innovation and competition.

World Tech Update #107, March 18, 2010On this week's World Tech Update the US FCC unveils a national broadband plan, knock-off MacBook Airs and iPads go on sale in China, HTC's HD2 smartphone comes to the US, high-tech, eco-friendly parking lots open in Tokyo, Taipei taxi passengers surf the web with WiMax, Intel Labs Berkeley researchers show their vision for the next generation neighborhood cache and FujiFilm and Sony show intro new digital cameras.

The News Hub's Digital Desk discusses why the FCC is considering raising phone fees to provide internet access to Americans.

Dell agrees to buy Perot Systems for roughly $3.9 billion. Plus, the EC fires back at Intel and FCC chairman Julius Genachowski proposes some new Net neutrality rules (Sept. 21).

The Washington Times' White House Correspondent Kara Rowland chats with FFC Commissioner Robert McDowell at the White House Correspondents Dinner held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Washington Hilton hotel.