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F.C.C. Nods to New Use of Airwaves

RadioGlue — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:09:24 +0000

Over the objections of television broadcasters and other groups, federal regulators set aside a disputed slice of radio spectrum for public use on Tuesday, hoping it would lead to low-cost, high-speed Internet access and new wireless devices. [MORE]

Source: The New York Times

Radio makes mobile progress

RadioGlue — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:24:51 +0000

The quest to put a radio tuner in every mobile device continues to move forward. Talks among radio groups, the NAB, cell phone carriers and the FCC are in motion, and if all goes well, supporters believe within five years every portable device could be equipped with a radio chip. Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan says “It’s the next big thing for the industry.”

Source: Inside Radio

Google Uses YouTube To Try To Rally Public Support For WiFi 2.0

RadioGlue — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:12:44 +0000

The fate of an important chunk of wireless spectrum in the U.S. is being decided by the FCC, and Google wants to rally public support for turning this spectrum over to unlicensed uses, just like we do today with WiFi. [MORE]

Source: TechCrunch

FCC delays decision on mandatory HD Radio.

RadioGlue — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:11:07 +0000

As part of its approval of the merger, the FCC has said ‘no’ to requiring XM-Sirius to include HD Radio receivers in all new satellite radios. But the approval did include some requirements.

Source: Inside Radio

FCC approves Sirius-XM satellite radio merger

RadioGlue — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:40:36 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission on Friday formally approved Sirius Satellite Radio’s $3.3 billion buyout of former competitor XM Satellite Radio with conditions. [MORE]

Source: CNET

XM/Sirius Merger Nears Approval Today

RadioGlue — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:42:05 +0000

FCC commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate is expected to vote in favor of the merger today, giving the deal a majority approval vote. [MORE]

Source: Rolling Stone

Merger of XM and Sirius a Step Closer to Approval

RadioGlue — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:16:34 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission was set to approve a merger between XM and Sirius on Thursday, a move that would end a nearly 18-month review of a deal that would essentially create a monopoly in satellite radio. [MORE]

Source: The New York Times

FCC’s Copps Rejects Satellite Merger Plan

RadioGlue — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:36:22 +0000

FCC commissioner Michael Copps, a longtime warrior against media consolidation, on Monday (July 21) voted against the proposed Sirius, XM satellite radio merger, a decision that has lingered at the FCC for more than 410 days. [MORE]

RadioGlue » fcc

F.C.C. Nods to New Use of Airwaves

Radio makes mobile progress

Source: Inside Radio

Google Uses YouTube To Try To Rally Public Support For WiFi 2.0

Source: TechCrunch

FCC delays decision on mandatory HD Radio.

Source: Inside Radio

FCC approves Sirius-XM satellite radio merger

XM/Sirius Merger Nears Approval Today

Source: Rolling Stone

Merger of XM and Sirius a Step Closer to Approval

Source: The New York Times

FCC’s Copps Rejects Satellite Merger Plan

Source: Billboard.biz