Maybe this is the slap on the wrist that AT&T needs to deliver what it offers. Following up on thousands of complaints from customers who noticed lower data speeds on their grandfathered data plan, the FCC has issued wireless carrier AT&T a US$100 million fine for throttling data speeds. AT&T was found to have violated […]
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You might want to check your Verizon Wireless or Sprint bill to make sure it’s accurate. Or at least look into the class action lawsuit against the carriers to see if you qualify for part of the settlement. Wireless carriers Verizon Wireless and Sprint will pay a combined total of US$158 million to settle billing […]
Apple probably didn’t intend to have its iBeacon design go into the wild. Still, it’s an interesting piece of hardware. Per 9to5Mac, a user manual designed for developers detailing the iBeacon hardware has become available via the FCC web site and visible via appadvice.com. The Apple iBeacon mounts to a wall with a standard screw. […]
In a quick note on Twitter, the FCC reported that 59 percent of robberies in San Francisco involved theft of a smartphone. The report also stated that in 2013, 3.1 million Americans had smartphones stolen, up 93 percent from 1.6M in 2012. In addition, only 22 percent of smartphone users installed software that can locate […]
When the FCC leans on you, it’s time to come clean. Per AppleInsider, U.S. wireless provider and iPhone carrier T-Mobile this week announced it has reached an agreement with the Federal Communications Commission, in which it will be more upfront and honest with customers about its bandwidth speed. T-Mobile has pledged to provide “accurate information” […]