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December 2, 2013 - 12:45 pm

Almost a month into my new job, the fact that I’ve always been a “network guy” and an intrepid history buff should come as no...

November 22, 2013 - 4:13 pm

Roger Sherman | Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

There has been great deal of public discussion since the Commission announced yesterday that it would consider a Notice of...

November 21, 2013 - 3:43 pm

Matthew Quinn | Director of Healthcare Initiatives

Today is National Rural Health Care Day , providing an opportunity to honor the life-saving role that rural health care...

November 21, 2013 - 12:47 pm

Mike Byrne and Eric Spry | Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis

Last week, the FCC released the first public version of the FCC Speed Test app for Android phones. The app , available for...

November 19, 2013 - 12:05 pm

Tom Wheeler | FCC Chairman

Our communications networks are changing – and fast. What some call the “IP transition” is really a series of transitions; a...

November 18, 2013 - 4:15 pm

Dr. David A. Bray | FCC Chief Information Officer

I recently was fortunate enough to visit the FCC's Gettysburg facility and meet several dedicated, hard-working, creative...