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Category: Handset Exclusivity

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Technologies: MMS, Mobile Applications, Mobile Marketing, Mobile Security, Mobile Social Networking, Operator Services, Smartphones, SMS
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Standards & Legislation: Congress & FCC, Distracted Driving, Handset Exclusivity

  1. Sprint CEO: Exclusivity Periods Should Be Questioned

    Explore Article InformationWeek (Sep 18 2009) Smartphones , Handset Exclusivity

    Dan Hesse says exclusive handset deals foster innovation in the industry, but concedes time limits may be in order.

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Palm Pre   iPhone   AT&T

  2. Docs Want Their Own Airwaves and Other Gems From the FCC Wireless Probe

    Explore Article GigaOM (Oct 1 2009) Congress & FCC , Handset Exclusivity

    So far this week, more than 15 organizations have filed their comments addressing the Federal Communications Commission inquiry about competition and innovation in the wireless industry, and they’re pretty much what one would expect. The major wireless carriers go to great lengths to tout their competitiveness and overall innovation, with Sprint dissenting a bit [...]

    Comment on Article Mentions:   AT&T   Federal Communications Commission   FCC

  3. Google Voice Rejected, Google Claims, Contradicting Apple

    Explore Article InformationWeek (Sep 18 2009) Mobile Applications , Congress & FCC , Handset Exclusivity

    A letter that Google sent to the FCC to explain the circumstances surrounding Apple's refusal to offer the Google Voice app for the iPhone offers a different explanation than Apple's letter.

    Comment on Article Mentions:   iPhone   AT&T   InformationWeek

  4. AT&T On Track For Subscriber Growth

    Explore Article InformationWeek (Sep 18 2009) Smartphones , Americas , Handset Exclusivity

    The company is on pace to add subscribers in the third quarter thanks to the rapid adoption of devices such as Apple's iPhone 3GS.

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Technology   iPhone   AT&T

  5. FCC Officially Looking Into Wireless Industry Practices—Regulation May Be Coming

    Explore Article mocoNews (Aug 27 2009) Congress & FCC , Handset Exclusivity

    FCC Officially Looking Into Wireless Industry Practices—Regulation May Be Coming The FCC met today and agreed to investigate the wireless industry, a process that could lead to more regulation for cell phone industry, reports the WSJ.

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Julius Genachowski

  6. Cellphone Gripes Worthy of Congress' Time

    Explore Article The New York Times (Jul 23 2009) SMS , Handset Exclusivity

    Unfair and anticompetitive practices include text-messaging fees, double billing and international roaming charges.

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Apple

  7. FCC To Scrutinize Exclusive Phone Deals

    Explore Article mocoNews (Jun 19 2009) SMS , Congress & FCC , Handset Exclusivity

    FCC To Scrutinize Exclusive Phone Deals The FCC had decided to take on the task of evaluating whether exclusive handset deals, like AT&T’s hold on the iPhone, is good for consumers after several U.S. senators urged regulators to examine the issue earlier this week. Julius Genachowski, who is Obama’s nominee to head the FCC, will be reviewing the complaints, according to his written response to questions submitted by Sen. John Kerry, reports the WSJ. Genachowski was confirmed in a hearing earlier this week, so it was interim FCC Chairman Michael Copps, who had already instructed FCC staff to begin looking at the exclusive arrangements.

    Comment on Article Mentions:   iPhone

  8. AT&T Defends Exclusive Wireless Deals

    Explore Article InformationWeek (Jul 9 2009) Smartphones , Handset Exclusivity

    AT&T Defends Exclusive Wireless Deals Facing increased government scrutiny, the second-largest wireless carrier and Apple partner says exclusive handset agreements benefit consumers.

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Palm Pre   iPhone   AT&T

  9. Senators to Examine Exclusive Handset Deals

    Explore Article pcworld.com (Jun 16 2009) Americas , Congress & FCC , Handset Exclusivity

    A U.S. Senate committee plans to discuss the pros and cons of mobile-phone exclusivity deals this week.

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Technology   iPhone   AT&T

  10. How consumers’ groups aim to shape telecom policy, part 1

    Explore Article TELEPHONY Online (Jun 15 2009) Handset Exclusivity

    Consumer advocacy groups involved in telecom—including the Consumer Federation of America, the Consumers Union, the Free Press and Public Knowledge—could gain more clout under a Democratic administration

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Technology   Verizon Wireless

  11. AP: FCC inquiries could spawn new wireless regulations

    Explore Article Google (Aug 31 2009) Congress & FCC , Handset Exclusivity

    The Federal Communications Commission is taking a closer look at the practices of the wireless industry, potentially the first step toward more regulations intended to push down prices and increase choices for consumers.

    Comment on Article Mentions:   iPhone   AT&T   Google

  12. Verizon's Concessions On Handset Deals Fail To Satisfy Rural Carriers

    Explore Article InformationWeek (Jul 22 2009) Smartphones , Handset Exclusivity

    The smaller carriers complain that Verizon will retain exclusive access to popular handsets such as the BlackBerry Storm.

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Palm Pre   iPhone   AT&T

  13. FCC Probes Wireless Industry Competition

    Explore Article InformationWeek (Aug 28 2009) Mobile Applications , Congress & FCC , Handset Exclusivity

    FCC Probes Wireless Industry Competition With inquiries into spectrum availability and consumer protections, the Federal Communications Commission assumes a bigger role in shaping the framework for mobile networks.

    Comment on Article Mentions:   iPhone   AT&T   T-Mobile

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