FCC ponders free wireless Internet access for all

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

The FCC's chairman Kevin Martin has decided that they should auction off part of the 25 megahertz spectrum with the provision that the winner should provide free Internet access.  Don't get too excited yet, the FCC's commissioners have to vote on it at their next meeting on June 13. It appears companies are willing to ...

FCC’s payouts to telecom need adjusting

Monday, May 5th, 2008

The Universal Service Fund is that extra tax you see at the end of your phone bill. It was originally established to fund the expansion of infrastructure into poor and rural areas. The FCC is in charge of the fund, but because of some weird rules in how the money ...