FCC rules on fiber-optic networks, wiretaps
The Bells get added incentive from the feds to build fiber-optic networks into residences. Also: A surprise ruling on TiVo.
The Federal Communications Commission gives the Baby Bells a boost and issues a surprise ruling on TiVo. Also: Eavesdropping rules apply to Net phones.
August 5, 2004
FCC Chairman Michael Powell says giving police access to broadband networks and VoIP calls is "essential."
August 4, 2004
August 4, 2004
August 4, 2004
August 4, 2004
Baby Bells win another FCC victory
Carriers get even more incentive from the feds to build fiber-optic networks into residences. And guess who's left out in the cold?August 5, 2004
Feds back wiretap rules for Internet
FCC Chairman Michael Powell says giving police access to broadband networks and VoIP calls is "essential." August 4, 2004
TiVo users can share shows
Regulatory reprieve: Forthcoming digital TV-sharing feature won't be banned by the government after all.August 4, 2004
Wireless spam draws regulators' wrath
Mobile devices must follow "opt in" standard for unsolicited e-mail--but loophole allows text messages in.August 4, 2004
FCC boss offers to tweak interim phone rules
Powell says he's willing to compromise on local phone rules to win panel Democrats.August 4, 2004