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Politically split FCC passes new net neutrality rules
In a contentious 3-2 vote, the FCC on Tuesday passed the net neutrality rules for wireless and wireline networks. The rules create "a strong and sensible framework" that "protects Internet freedom
FCC considers revamp of E-rate funding program
Just in time for its public meeting tomorrow, FCC chairman Julius Genachowski has proposed a realignment of the E-rate program that would extend broadband access services at what it deems are
Dave Grimaldi becomes Clyburn's new chief of staff
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn is making some changes to her team by appointing Dave Grimaldi as her new chief of staff and media legal advisor. Prior to his new post, Grimaldi been counsel to
FCC net neutrality talks come to an impasse
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski's net neutrality dream took another hit this week when the agency decided to call off talks when it could not reach a consensus on its proposed regulations. Over the
FCC puts rural health care broadband fund on the table
At its open meeting yesterday, the FCC unveiled a $400 million program that would extend broadband services to rural healthcare providers. Through the proposed fund--an element of the FCC's ambitious
Congress, FCC clash over net neutrality, USF structure
Three FCC commissioners found themselves on the Congressional hot seat yesterday as lawmakers pressed them about their net neutrality proposals and shifting the focus of the Universal Service Fund
FCC lays out net neutrality course
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski's latest net neutrality push appears to be making what's old new again. In his "third way" proposal, Genachowski wants to reclassify broadband from a Title I
FCC broadband plan advisor Colin Crowell decides to move on
Colin Crowell, a major architect of the FCC's broadband plan, will hand in his office keys in June to pursue life outside the public sector. His resignation, which was formally announced by the FCC
FCC: Realigning USF will put broadband into small business' hands
FCC chairman Julius Genachowski believes the only way that small businesses will be able to get easier access to broadband services will be by changing the focus of the current Universal Service Fund
Comcast wins latest round in net neutrality battle
In the ongoing battle between the FCC and Comcast over control of Internet traffic, Comcast has won the first round. A U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit overturned a 2008

