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FCC Authorizes First LTE-U Devices
Wireless carriers are a major step closer to using unlicensed spectrum to ease network congestion and boost speeds following the FCC's authorization of the first LTE-Unlicensed (“LTE-U”) devices on February 22, 2017.…
Housing Department Proposes Rules Requiring Installation of Broadband Infrastructure in HUD-Financed Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing rules requiring the installation of broadband infrastructure during construction of HUD-financed multi-family rentals, or apartments, recognizing the…
FCC Issues NAL in First Contested Enforcement Proceeding Involving Wi-Fi Blocking
Wi-Fi management or blocking practices have once again seized the enforcement spotlight at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). On November 2, the FCC released a Notice of Apparent Liability ( Dean NAL )…
FCC Issues Another Fine for Wi-Fi Blocking: Smart City Fined $750,000 for Blocking Mobile Hotspots
On August 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a $750,000 settlement with Smart City Holdings, Inc. (Smart City) to resolve an investigation into the company’s blocking consumer Wi-Fi hotspots at…
More Enforcement Action at the FCC: Enforcement Bureau issues $600,000 Penalty for Wi-Fi Blocking
On October 3rd, the FCC announced a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. and Marriott Hotel Services, Inc. to resolve an investigation into the hotel operator’s use of a Wi-Fi monitoring and blocking system. In…