Several members of the Senate Commerce Committee expressed willingness to consider and saw a need for spectrum legislation in the months ahead, they said during a Wednesday hearing. CTIA President Meredith Baker and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel lauded several of the spectrum bills already introduced in the committee, and Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune, R-S.D., sketched out a plan of future hearings and a greater legislative package.
Several members of the Senate Commerce Committee expressed willingness to consider and saw a need for spectrum legislation in the months ahead, they said during a Wednesday hearing. CTIA President Meredith Baker and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel lauded several of the spectrum bills already introduced in the committee, and Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune, R-S.D., sketched out a plan of future hearings and a greater legislative package.
Several members of the Senate Commerce Committee expressed willingness to consider and saw a need for spectrum legislation in the months ahead, they said during a Wednesday hearing. CTIA President Meredith Baker and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel lauded several of the spectrum bills already introduced in the committee, and Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune, R-S.D., sketched out a plan of future hearings and a greater legislative package.
The State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls issued the following name and address change notifications in recent days (here):
Best Buy will begin selling the Apple Watch in select stores Aug. 7, the retailer said Monday. Best Buy will be the first national retailer other than Apple Stores to carry the Apple Watch, it said. The device will trickle out to some 100 Best Buy stores and the e-commerce site Aug. 7 and to another 200 stores in time for the holiday season, it said. Customers will be able to view, try and buy 16 Apple Watch models in 38mm and 42mm sizes, said Best Buy, which will also carry 50 Watch accessories including bands, screen shields, stands and chargers. The retailer won’t be carrying the flagship Apple Watch Edition models, which start at $10,000. Best Buy operates 1,049 U.S. stores.
House Republicans intend to drill down on FCC process overhaul, the broadcast TV incentive auction and its designated entity (DE) rules and the implications of the net neutrality order on privacy, said the GOP memo for a Tuesday House Communications Subcommittee FCC oversight hearing. Chairman Tom Wheeler will push back against the criticisms and say the agency is well on track toward accomplishing all its goals, according to his written testimony, in contrast to concerns Commissioner Ajit Pai plans to raise.
House Republicans intend to drill down on FCC process overhaul, the broadcast TV incentive auction and its designated entity (DE) rules and the implications of the net neutrality order on privacy, said the GOP memo for a Tuesday House Communications Subcommittee FCC oversight hearing. Chairman Tom Wheeler will push back against the criticisms and say the agency is well on track toward accomplishing all its goals, according to his written testimony, in contrast to concerns Commissioner Ajit Pai plans to raise.
The FCC Wireless and Public Safety bureaus are seeking comment on the Land Mobile Communications Council’s proposed updated interference criteria allowing new, full-power, interstitial 12.5 kHz “offset” channels in the 809-817/854-862 MHz band (see 1505270015). “Because we believe that the record in this proceeding would benefit from parties’ views on LMCC’s latest proposal, we seek comment on the revised and updated criteria,” the bureaus said in a public notice filed Friday in RM-11572. Comments are due 30 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.
House lawmakers want to pursue the General Services Administration for allegedly obstructing wireless siting on federal land, and may consider a hearing on the topic in the coming months. Several lawmakers questioned PCIA President Jonathan Adelstein Wednesday on this count, and he insisted legislation is necessary.
House lawmakers want to pursue the General Services Administration for allegedly obstructing wireless siting on federal land, and may consider a hearing on the topic in the coming months. Several lawmakers questioned PCIA President Jonathan Adelstein Wednesday on this count, and he insisted legislation is necessary.