We all want to get the most out of our cell phone experience right?! And realistically with the amount we invest on our actual phone and monthly bill we should be entitled to it. Hit the jump to see who is trying to make it legal to unlock our phones free without the fear of any legal consequence.
FCC Wants To Make Flights More High-Speed
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to improve Wi-Fi service on airplanes by establishing a new mobile broadband network. The Commission wants to use satellite spectrum to communicate with airplanes which would then improve internet service in the sky.
Really?!!? Airline Passengers Will Be Able to Use WHAT?!?
Julius Genachowski, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is requesting that the Federal Aviation Administration allow more electronics on airplanes. That means you can listen to your iPod or use other devices from the time you take off and until landing but not your cell phone, that would still have to be completely off.
NFL: WOW People Send Crazy Complaints to the FCC About Beyonce’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance!
While most of us were totally in LOVE with Beyonce’s Super Bowl halftime performance, others were UPSET and it’s not just PETA. They were so upset they let the FCC have it, with a barrage of complaints. Beyonce isn’t the first to upset the audience with her halftime performance, M.I.A ticked people off when she gave the camera her middle finger and everyone remembers the infamous Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake performance that displayed Janet’s pierced nipple for the world to see. I looked over the complaints about Bey and they’re pretty harsh. Check them out after the jump.
FCC Approves TMO and Metro PCS Merger
Yesterday the FCC approved the merger between TMO and Metro PCS. The new $1.5 billion deal will see T-Mobile take over Metro’s 9 million subscribers, which will boost TMO’s subscribers also. TMO tried acquiring Metro back in October but it was’nt made official until yesterday. The merger might have helped TMO acquire the iPhone something they have lacked over the year since all the other major carriers currently have the iPhone in their line up. TMO carried the iPhone in an unofficial capacity, were users would have 2g service. Currently the carrier is also working on switching to LTE which could also help them get more subscribers. After the break check out their press release about the merger.
So THIS T-Mobile Deal Is Done Huh?!?!
Today, the FCC approved the merger between T-Mobile and MetroPCS. With the $1.5 billion merger, T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS will share network resources, but will continue to operate for now as separate brands. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said “Today’s action will benefit millions of American consumers and help the U.S. maintain the global leadership in mobile it has regained in recent years.” The deal still has to be approved by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States since T-Mobile is owned by Germany’s Deutsche Telekom but there should have no problems of the deal being approved.
