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5G: Can it work in developing countries?

No doubt about it, a world with 5G would be wonderful -- super fast download and upload speeds, ultra reliable network connections, connected cars, smart homes and appliances, and basically the concept of the Internet of Things brought to life. Needless to say, everybody can not wait for the 5G era to begin.

FCC may soon ban the purchase of gear from companies that pose a national security risk

Ajit Pai, the current chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has recently announced that the agency may soon impose a ban on buying equipment from certain companies that pose a threat to America’s national security.

FCC’s tweaked 5G rules should facilitate faster 5G network deployments

Just this week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted 3-2 in favor of new rules that would do away with specific environmental inspections for new cell and mobile broadband sites. Furthermore, small facilities that are set up on non-native land are no longer required to be reviewed under the National Historic Preservation Act or the National Environmental Policy Act.

Ford planning to make all cars 4G-ready by decade’s end

In helping usher in the era of the Internet of Things, Ford is looking to introduce major changes to its current lineup of vehicles in order to make over the air (OTA) connected car updates and the concept of the Transportation Mobility Cloud possible. And the automotive giant is planning to get started on things by incorporating 4G LTE connectivity to all of its cars by the end of this decade.

AT&T and DOJ prepare to battle in Time Warner deal trial

The respective legal teams of AT&T and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) outlined their cases as they prepare for the Time Warner deal trial, which is set to begin this week. 

Federal court strikes down FCC’s 2015 rules against robocalls

The United States Court of Appeals for the District Columbia has nixed the rules passed by the Federal Communications Commision in 2015 (then under President Barack Obama’s administration). Those rules would have expanded the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), which prohibits the use of automatic dialers (most widely known as robocallers).

California Senator introduces most restrictive Net Neutrality legislation yet

Recently this week, State Senator Scott Wiener (a Democrat from San Francisco) has proposed a legislation (designated as Bill 822) that would basically implement Obama era net neutrality regulations (since repealed by the Federal Communications Commission under President Donald Trump’s administrat

Android Go phones: What you need to know

This year’s Mobile World Congress event had not only given us two new Galaxy devices (the impressive Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus models), but also showcased the first Android Oreo Go Edition smartphone devices in the face of the planet. This might be awesome news for hardcore Android fans, but for those casual consumers, some of them might be scratching their heads with regards to what Android Go is all about. This post should help.

 

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FCC Chairman proposes almost $1 billion for fixing connectivity in Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Ajit Pai, who currently sits as the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has proposed to spend a total of $954 million in order to bring back connectivity as well as reinforce existing telecommunications infrastructure and capabilities in both Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

Verizon launches $60 a month unlimited plan in Florida for users at least 55 years old

The number one wireless carrier in America is launching a new plan in the state of Florida that offers one line of service with unlimited data for $60 a month, or a couple of lines for $80 a month. The said plan is only made available to mobile users are who 55 years old or older. While it is true that the Verizon Wireless is only offering the plan in the Sunshine State as of the moment, the carrier, however, is open to the idea of expanding the deal to other states some time in the future.

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