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FCC: 911 to Accept Text, Photo, Video Messages
Published on 12 Aug, 2011 at 9:52 in Cyber | Viewed 51 times | No Comments
The Federal Communication Commission announced this week a plan to provide several new ways for Americans to call the emergency 911 line.
At the 2011 APCO Conference in Philadelphia, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski revealed Next Generation 9-1-1, a plan that will allow users to text, send photos and videos and track locations to ensure effective emergency response…
Knights of the Cyber Roundtable: FCC Hosts Industry Experts for Sit-down on Online Threats
Published on 10 May, 2011 at 12:22 in Cyber | Viewed 47 times | No Comments
On the heels of recent reports on the exorbitant cost of data breaches and hack attacks, Federal Communications Commission will host a roundable with leading industry executives and government experts in cybersecurity and IT to help small businesses better understand the cyber threats and risks.
Over the past 15 years, U.S. small businesses…
FCC Seeks Citizens’ Input on Strengthening Communications Networks
Published on 11 Apr, 2011 at 7:00 in GovCon Industry | Viewed 38 times | No Comments
The Federal Communications Commission last week moved closer to adopting the recommendations in the National Broadband Plan by implementing a Notice of Inquiry seeking public comment on how to further bolster the reliability and resiliency of the nation’s communications networks.
“The recent devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan are a stark reminder of how…
Ex-Tech Company Owner Pleads Guilty in E-Rate Program Scam
Published on 31 Mar, 2011 at 9:42 in Cloud | Viewed 44 times | No Comments
A former owner of an Illinois-based technology company has pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to defraud the federal E-Rate program, the Justice Department announced this week.
Tyrone Pipkin, a former co-owner of Global Networking Technologies Inc. pleaded guilty earlier this week to conspiring to defraud the E-Rate program. Court document say Pipkin participated in the conspiracy to provide bribes and kickbacks to…
FCC Technologist Dr. Douglas C. Sicker Named to Keynote SIPNOC
Published on 26 Jan, 2011 at 12:30 in Cyber | Viewed 35 times | No Comments
Federal Communications Commission Chief Technologist Dr. Douglas C. Sicker has been announced as the keynote speaker for the first annual SIP Network Operators Conference, being held in Herndon, Va.
SIPNOC, held April 25-27, will focus on issues critical to the reliable and successful deployment and operation of SIP-based services in carrier…
FCC: Wireless Devices ‘Skyrocketing’
Published on 12 Jan, 2011 at 13:48 in Cyber | Viewed 173 times | No Comments
The number of new wireless devices is skyrocketing, and today there are nearly four times as many gadgets than compared to a decade ago, according to a report by the Federal Communications Commission’s Office of Engineering & Technology Laboratory.
As the wireless market has grown from fewer than 100 million subscribers at the turn…
FCC: Faster Broadband Needed for Schools, Libraries
Published on 7 Jan, 2011 at 11:32 in Cyber | Viewed 53 times | No Comments
The Federal Communications Commission yesterday released a report on the state of broadband connectivity at schools and libraries receiving funds from the federal E-rate program, revealing that both need faster broadband.
The report is based on data from a survey examining the success and challenges related to broadband use faced by…
Survey: Hands Off the Internet, FCC
Published on 3 Jan, 2011 at 8:29 in GovCon Industry | Viewed 129 times | 3 Comments
Most Americans do not want the Federal Communications Commission to regulate the Internet as it does radio and TV, according to a new survey.
Polling firm Rasmussen Reports found in its latest national phone survey that only 21 percent of 1,000 “likely U.S. voters” want FCC to regulate the Internet. Fifty-four percent are opposed…
FCC Passes First Rules for Fair Play on the Internet
Published on 21 Dec, 2010 at 13:57 in GovCon Industry | Viewed 96 times | No Comments
The Federal Communications Commission voted today to approve its controversial first-ever Internet access regulation, which would enshrine into law the idea that all web traffic be treated equally.
The Washington Post reported FCC’s three Democratic members comprised a majority of votes favoring the net neutrality regulation, which FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski introduced more…
FCC Invites Techies to ‘Open Developer Day’
Published on 1 Nov, 2010 at 10:28 in Cyber | Viewed 122 times | No Comments
The Federal Communications Commission will sponsor “Open Developer Day” at its headquarters in Washington, D.C, to promote collaboration between web developers in the public and private sectors to advance the agency’s goals to promote citizen participation in open government and further innovation in accessible technologies.
The event, held Nov. 8,…
