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Published on 01:53 GMT

FCC's answer to scandal of AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile US selling people's location data: Burying its head in the ground

America's comms watchdog, the FCC, is under fire for refusing to brief Congressional staffers on what exactly it is doing about cellular networks selling citizens' location data to dodgy characters. Earlier this month, the fact that mobile …

Source: The register: Sci/Tech News for the World
Published on Jan 14, 2019

Verizon charges new “spam” fee for texts sent from teachers to students

21 with 19 posters participating A free texting service used by teachers, students, and parents may stop working on the Verizon Wireless network because of a dispute over texting fees that Verizon demanded from the company that operates the service. As a …

Source: Arc Technica
Published on Jan 14, 2019

Verizon price hike could kill free texting service for teachers and students

8 with 7 posters participating A free texting service used by teachers, students, and parents may stop working on the Verizon Wireless network because of a dispute over texting fees that Verizon demanded from the company that operates the service. As a …

Source: Arc Technica
Published on Jan 12, 2019

As I see it: Robos are rolling over all of us

ByCapt. Fred Davis For the Tribune Published 6:00 am EST, Saturday, January 12, 2019 The massive amount of robocalls are infuriating everyone — except the phone companies. The FCC established a “Robocall Strike Force” and gave the phone companies the …

Source: Michigansthumb
Published on Nov 28, 2018

2.0 to affect cell phones sales: How logical is COAI's claim on Rajinikanth film?

Rajinikanth in 2.0Twitter Over the last several decades, we have seen over-sensitive fringe groups calling for a ban on movies over bizarre reasons in India. While most have been related to defaming religion and people, the latest call came from the …

Source: International Business Times
Published on Dec 18, 2018

VA, FCC aim to protect you from robocalls

Department of Veterans Affairs News Release Be vigilant to detect fraud and scams. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continue to team up to combat illegal robocalls targeting Americans, including …

Source: Hawaii Army Weekly
Published on Dec 17, 2018

ICYMI: California withdraws 'text tax' after FCC ruling

Updated 2:13 pm PST, Monday, December 17, 2018 FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2009 file photo, a cell phone owner begins to write a text message on his cell phone in Los Angeles. California regulators have canceled a plan to charge a fee for text messaging on …

Source: SF Gate
Published on Dec 17, 2018

ICYMI: California withdraws ‘text tax’ after FCC ruling

SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators have canceled a plan to charge a fee for text messaging on mobile phones. The California Public Utilities Commission reversed course after a Federal Communications Commission ruling last week classified text messaging …

Source: The Republic
Published on Dec 17, 2018

California withdraws ‘text tax’ after FCC ruling

California regulators have canceled a plan to charge a fee for text messaging on mobile phones. The California Public Utilities Commission reversed course after a Federal Communications Commission ruling last week classified text messaging as an …

Source: The Herald
Published on Jan 9, 2019

LitePoint looking forward to fast-growing 5G developments in 2019

Throughout 2018, 5G mobile communication technology remains a hot topic frequently featured in technology and business news media. It has grabbed attention from leading makers of semiconductor chips, network communication equipment and smartphones as well …

Source: DigiTimes
Published on Dec 12, 2018

FCC’s robotext crackdown could block legal messages, critics say [Updated]

Getty Images | Towfiqu Photography 80 with 62 posters participating Update on December 12: The FCC today approved the robotext proposal described in this article. Original story from November 21, 2018 is as follows: The Federal Communications Commission …

Source: Arc Technica
Published on Dec 12, 2018

Text fight tops FCC meeting

With help from Margaret Harding McGill and Eric Engleman Editor’s Note: This edition of Morning Tech is published weekdays at 10 a.m. POLITICO Pro Technology subscribers hold exclusive early access to the newsletter each morning at 6 a.m. To learn more …

Source: The Politico
Published on Jan 9, 2019

T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T are under fire for selling customer location data

T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T have come under fire after a new report indicated that third-party brokers are still selling access to their customers' location data seven months after the carriers vowed to stop the practice. A report published on …

Source: Charleston Daily Mail
Published on Nov 2, 2018

FDA dismisses US health agency warning that cell phones cause cancers

Yesterday, the National Institutes of Health's Toxicology Program (NTP) warned that cell phone radiation does cause cancer as it published the final results of its long-term study conducted on mice and rats. But the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …

Source: Charleston Daily Mail
Published on Dec 3, 2018

Blumenthal wants FCC to prove 5G wireless technology is safe

CT-N U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal speaking during a press conference about 5G wireless technology at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford on Monday. Washington – U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is leading a campaign to determine whether new “5G” …

Source: CT Mirror
Published on Nov 21, 2018

FCC’s proposed robotext crackdown could block legal messages, critics say

Getty Images | Towfiqu Photography 2 with 2 posters participating The Federal Communications Commission says it is giving cellular carriers added authority to block text messages, saying the action is needed to protect consumers from spam or robotexts. But …

Source: Arc Technica
Published on Jan 4, 2019

Brunswick Hills Township trustees approve police and fire dispatch contract with Brunswick

BRUNSWICK HILLS TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Township fire and police dispatch services will continue to be provided by the City of Brunswick, following Brunswick Hills trustees' approval of a three-year dispatching contract Dec. 27. However, Trustees Michael …

Source: Cleveland.com
Published on Jan 4, 2019

Hills trustees approve police and fire dispatch contract with Brunswick

BRUNSWICK HILLS--- Brunswick Hills Township fire and police dispatch services will continue to be provided by the city of Brunswick, following Brunswick Hills Trustees approval of a three-year dispatching contract Dec. 27. However, both Hills Trustee …

Source: Cleveland.com
Published on Oct 3, 2018

Nationwide emergency alert test to go out today on mobile phones, TV and radio

FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts Wednesday morning, Oct. 3. The wireless portion of the test, which will be sent to consumer cell …

Source: Carson Now

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Published on May 22, 2018 - 19:03 GMT

Your Regular News Depressing These Days? Here's A Welcome Alternative

By Joe Rothstein More than one person has said to me in recent weeks that they’ve stopped watching TV news and reading the news sections of their daily papers. “Too depressing,” is the usual comment. I won’t bother to list the depressing topics …

Source: Op/Ed
Published on January 8, 2019 - 11:00 GMT

CES 2019: Energous to Showcase FCC-Certified and Pre-Production Products from Partners

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At CES 2019, Energous Corporation (NASDAQ: WATT), the developer of WattUp, a revolutionary wireless charging 2.0 technology, today announced it will be demonstrating a variety of WattUp-enabled, pre-production …

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Published on December 27, 2018 - 12:30 GMT

OneLife Technologies Corp. Achieves Wearable Technology Milestones, Including Completion of FCC Certification and PTCRB ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Dec. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OneLife Technologies Corp. (“OneLife”, the “Company”) (OTC: OLMM), a mobile monitoring, health and medical data, and integrated technologies company, today announces an update on its business, …

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Published on December 27, 2018 - 11:00 GMT

Energous Corporation Announces First Customer Product Approval from FCC

New wirelessly-charged personal sound amplification products from Energous customer, Delight, are certified to sell in the United States SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Energous Corporation (NASDAQ: WATT), the developer of WattUp, a …

Distribution channels: IT Industry

Published on December 18, 2018 - 14:00 GMT

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr to Deliver Keynote at Telemed Leadership Forum 2019 in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, who has been leading the Federal Communications Commission’s efforts to support telehealth and telemedicine programs for underserved populations, will speak to a national audience …

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Published on December 20, 2018 - 13:25 GMT

Calix Adds Connect America Fund Phase II Performance Testing to Smart Home and Business Solution, Enabling Service ...

CAF II performance testing to be incorporated into recently launched smart home solution, demonstrating Calix’s ability to meet customer needs with unprecedented speed and flexibility SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calix, Inc. (NYSE: …

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Published on January 7, 2019 - 13:05 GMT

RigNet Names Retired Admiral Jamie Barnett as Senior Vice President of Government Services

HOUSTON, Jan. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RigNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNET), the leading provider of ultra-secure, intelligent broadband and networking solutions for distributed oil and gas operations, announced today the appointment of retired Adm. James Arden …

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Published on December 17, 2018 - 21:30 GMT

Grace Announces 2019 FCC Catalysts Pricing Actions

COLUMBIA, Md., Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) stated that it will continue its previously announced program to increase prices for its Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalysts by 3 to 9 percent in 2019 based on product …

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Published on January 2, 2019 - 21:41 GMT

GRAY COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF RAYCOM MEDIA AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray,” “we,” or “our”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that it has consummated its transformative transaction with Raycom Media, Inc. (“Raycom”). Earlier today, Gray completed its …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 21:03 GMT

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Celebrates National School Choice Week Jan. 22

Join experts Ashley Berner, Ben Scafidi in a discussion of education options for Georgia's children ATLANTA , GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If no two children in a family have the same personalities and needs …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 16:53 GMT

HumanTouch, LLC, Supports its Workforce on Furlough - CEO Gives Up Salary

HumanTouch, LLC, CEO Moe Jafari will be foregoing his entire salary for the remainder of the government shutdown to ensure contract workers remain paid. MCLEAN, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 16:51 GMT

Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases Clinical Episode Model Resources for Commercial Payers

New Tools Support Payers and Providers in Establishing Commercial Value Contracts WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers, …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Insurance Industry ...
Published on January 16, 2019 - 02:23 GMT

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Cheddar

Four times last week we passed bills to open up the government. Today, we passed a bill to open up the government. Holding us responsible for keeping us shut down is irrational.

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on January 16, 2019 - 00:15 GMT

THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019

“One Minutes” (15 per side) H.R. 268 – Disaster Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019 (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) The Rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Bishop (GA)/Austin …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 23:21 GMT

Hoyer Statement on Federal Judge Blocking the Trump Administration's Harmful Census Citizenship Question

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after a federal judge blocked the Trump Administration's harmful citizenship question on the 2020 U.S. Census: “I am glad that a federal judge today acted …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on January 15, 2019 - 10:42 GMT

CCHR Hosts Seminar on Veteran’s Mental Health Rights, Suicides and Solutions

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans account for 18% of all suicides in the United States, with 20 veterans each day committing suicide. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 22:26 GMT

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Vote to Continue the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after 187 House Republicans voted against a continuing resolution to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown: “Today, I brought to the Floor a continuing …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 20:31 GMT

Hoyer Statement on Majority Whip Clyburn's Resolution Rejecting White Nationalism and White Supremacy

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on Majority Whip Jim Clyburn's (SC-06) resolution rejecting white nationalism and white supremacy: “There can be no room for racist and bigoted language …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 20:10 GMT

Hoyer Op-Ed: The Republican Shutdown Hurts Maryland Families

Wanted to be sure you saw this op-ed by House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) in the Capital Gazette, which is circulated in Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District, about the need for President Trump and Congressional Republican leaders to work with …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 19:49 GMT

Hoyer Statement on the 90th Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 90th birthday: “Ninety years ago today, our nation was blessed with the arrival of the most consequential American of …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 18:22 GMT

Hoyer: Mr. President, Open Up Government For The People

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the Floor about the need for Congressional Republicans and President Trump to take action to end the Trump shutdown and reopen government. Below is a link to the video and a transcript of …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 16:14 GMT

Hoyer Statement on Introduction of Resolution to Prevent the Trump Administration From Lifting Sanctions on Companies ...

WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the introduction of a resolution to prevent the Trump Administration from lifting sanctions on businesses controlled by Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska: “ …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 13:23 GMT

Trump Shutdown Stories in All 50 States

President Trump’s government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. Instead of reopening government so it can serve the American people, Republicans are using a government shutdown as a strategy to achieve what they otherwise cannot through the …

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Published on January 14, 2019 - 18:53 GMT

Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti Praises Rene’s Van & Storage Inc. for its 85th Anniversary in L.A.

“On behalf of the City of Los Angeles, it is my pleasure to congratulate Rene’s Van & Storage on their 85th anniversary.” – Mayor Eric Garcetti LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rene’s Van & Storage, …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 02:47 GMT

THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019

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Published on January 14, 2019 - 22:24 GMT

Hoyer Statement on House Democrats' Commitment to End the Trump Shutdown and Open Government

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today announcing the House will consider two Continuing Resolutions on the Floor this week – one through February 1 and one through February 28 – to reopen …

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Published on January 14, 2019 - 20:30 GMT

Hoyer Launches TrumpShutdownStories.us, a New Website Dedicated to Ensuring Americans Affected by the Trump Shutdown Are ...

By refusing to reopen government while both parties continue to discuss the best way to secure our borders, President Trump is inflicting great harm on 800,000 federal employees and the American people they serve

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Published on January 14, 2019 - 06:00 GMT

IRS Changes Cellphone Deduction Laws, mobilityView the Only Way to Comply Says America's Leading Tax Planning Expert

mobilityView recommended in the 2019, 36th edition, of Jeff A. Schnepper ‘s bestselling book, ‘How to Pay Zero Taxes’ NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA, January 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Toronto, 14th January 2019 – Jeff A. Schnepper (Cherry …

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Published on January 13, 2019 - 23:49 GMT

New York Lawmakers Want Return of Back-Alley Abortions

Cuomo & Hillary are pushing New York abortion Bill allowing abortions,by anyone, for any reason, at anytime,up to birth date, with no criminal law consequences. HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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