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Telecom Italia faces Antitrust Authority probing
The Wall Street Journal is reporting today that Italy's Antitrust Authority is opening a probe against Telecom Italia SpA. The probe comes after allegations that Telecom Italia is "abusing its dominant position in the nation's telecommunications market."
FCC Competition Report stirs debate
The FCC has released their 14th annual Commercial Mobile Radio Services (CMRS) Competition Report, and the conclusion has sparked industry-wide debate. For the first time in six years, the FCC report did not find the industry had enjoyed "effective competition" during most of 2009 and some of 2008.
India security jitters rattle growing China ties
India's ban on imports of Chinese telecommunications equipment over spying fears underscores deep mistrust of its neighbor but is unlikely to derail cooperation between the world's two fastest growing economies.
Key US lawmakers back FCC on broadband policy
WASHINGTON, May 5 - The U.S. Congress stands ready to write new telecommunications policy, if needed, after a court ruling threw into doubt the government's ability to move forward with an ambitious broadband plan, two leading Democratic lawmakers said on Wednesday.
Brazil to funnel $6.1 bln into broadband plan
The Brazilian government said it would funnel 11 billion reais ($6.1 billion) into a plan to boost access to broadband Internet services among low-income households in the Latin America's biggest nation.
TIA urges FCC to deny petition for restrictions on 700 MHz devices
The petition, submitted by the 700 MHz Block A Good Faith Purchasers Alliance (Alliance), "will present significant technical and interference problems, severely delay the availability of wireless devices in the 700 MHz spectrum, and violate the Commission's policy of technology neutrality," said TIA Vice President for Government Affairs Danielle Coffey.
Huawei seeking clarity on India security concerns
The Financial Times reported that India was blocking the purchase of telecoms equipment from Chinese vendors on national security grounds.
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