FCC chair Julius Genachowski unveils plan for improving mobile Internet
Julius Genachowski, the Federal Communications Commission Chairman appointed by President Barack Obama, said today that he’s committed to improving mobile broadband service, and outlined a four-part plan to make that happen.
Mobile data will become increasingly important as more and more people buy smartphones with mobile Internet access, and also access those networks using laptops and netbooks, Genachowski said at the CTIA wireless conference in San Diego. At the same time, that’s naturally going to put… Continue Reading
FCC chair proposes net neutrality rules, says commission must be “smart cop”
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Julius Genachowski, the Federal Communications Commission chairman appointed by President Barack Obama, just came out strongly in favor of net neutrality (the principle that providers must treat all Internet traffic equally, regardless of the content or users involved). During his speech this morning at the Brookings Institution, Genachowski said he wants to formalize the FCC’s position on the issue into six rules.
“I believe the FCC must be a smart cop on the beat, preserving a… Continue Reading
Report: Obama picks Julius Genachowski for FCC chair
President-elect Barack Obama plans to nominate tech veteran Julius Genachowski to head the Federal Communications Commission, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cites “a source close to the transition team.”
This isn’t the first time Genachowski name has come up as the likely replacement for outgoing FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, as well as a possible candidate for the new position of chief technology officer. (The latter position remains nebulous, while the FCC remains involved in… Continue Reading