This ia actually a good thing, For awhile now, consumers have been allowed to keep their cellphone number and bring it with them to another carrier. So why not allow consumers to bring their phones as well? Hit the Jump to see what could Happen
FCC Announces Effort To Alleviate Public Wi-Fi Congestion
From Airports to large business conferences, Public Wi-Fi takes a very short while before its over-loaded and unable to keep up with demands. Apple holds Keynotes when releasing new products/features, once having to ask for those in the room to disconnect their secondary device from Wi-Fi to be able to show a demo. This is one popular specific example, but the issue is prevalent in every day life. Well the FCC’s chairman, Julius Genachowski knows the frustrations of over loaded public Wi-Fi and is doing something about it. Tat Wza
Tech Talk News: Verizon Attempts To Shut Out Competition
When traveling outside of your cellphone coverage area your phone jumps to other carriers networks to stay in service. Verizon made an attempt to shut out other carriers from being able to roam onto their network. Their claim was that it is mere business competition; you don’t have towers? Too bad! But a rule from 2011 that requires mobile data providers to offer roaming agreements to their competitors said No Way Jose! Roaming agreements are crucial for smaller carriers who risk losing customers if unable to provide service outside of their region. Basically on that 24 hr drive to Florida with the Fam next summer, You’ll be connected the whole way! Gotta thank the FCC for this one !! Tat Wza
Tech Talk News: Why Your Mobile’s Didn’t Work Post Sandy, & Why It Won’t Happen Again!!!!
In a time of crisis, communication becomes our lifeline. First responders, police officers and government agencies are unable to do their part without contact. When Hurricane Sandy hit she left very little standing. Power lines, telephone poles you name it, it was torn up. It was near impossible to make a phone call, let alone get on the web. The FCC has not only acknowledged these problems but plans to take action. After their assessment of the U.S. Communication’s infrastructure post-Sandy, they will be holding hearings in hopes to develop plans and practices to ensure there are solutions for the problems faced during a disaster….Because Sandy Changed Everything!! Tat Wza
Tech Talk News: FCC Looking To Fine At&T Over Face Time Policy
When At&T blocked facetime over celluar use, At&t said they have all right to so, but it looks like FCC is saying hold up. The FCC maybe looking to fine At&t for blocking the service. Yungjohnnybravo x TatWZA
Tech Talk Money: Verizon Fined By The FCC For Blocking Certain Mobile Apps!
Verizon had to hit there checkbook for over a million dollars for blocking and charging extra fees for certain mobile apps. Check out the full story on Verizon fine from the FCC below. ShottaDru X TatWza
