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Wireless Industry Announcement Re:
“Shot-Clock” Petition
The wireless industry announcement on the FCC “shot-clock” ruling, mentioning state and local opposition.
Under the Paperweight, October 18-24, 2009
Articles covering aspects of the FCC’s proposed open internet rules were under the Sunroom Desk Paperweight last week.
Glendale, California: A Wireless Hotspot -
Says FCC Has No Local Zoning Authority
Glendale, California’s Public Works Counsel, in a report to the city council back in June 2009, anticipated the FCC’s move to assist in overriding local zoning procedures with respect to cell towers and stated that the FCC does not have jurisdiction or authority to do so.
More Cell Towers and Spectrum Needed
for Smartphones, Wireless Broadband:
FCC Issues Request for Comment
More cell towers and spectrum are needed to keep up with wireless broadband and data usage, which is skyrocketing as smartphones replace cell phones.
Under the Paperweight, May 17-30, 2009
Changing Media, under the Sunroom Desk Paperweight, explores telecommunications and broadband technology deployment, equal and open access to information, and the future of journalism.
FCC Asks for Broadband Policy Input
- Free Press Responds
FCC’s call for public input on national broadband policy is met with Free Press book release on public interest policies. The document calls for open internet access, changes in telecommunications policy, and exploration of different models for future public interest journalism.
