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Amy Schatz

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    Latest articles by Amy Schatz

    Technology
    FCC Delays Comcast-Time Warner Cable Review Again as New Documents FoundFCC Delays Comcast-Time Warner Cable Review Again as New Documents Found
    Technology

    Regulators aren’t happy and say the review will be delayed so newly uncovered documents can be considered.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Google, Wireless Industry Not Down With Marriott’s Wi-Fi Blocking PlanGoogle, Wireless Industry Not Down With Marriott’s Wi-Fi Blocking Plan
    Technology

    History isn’t on the hotel industry’s side as it tries to convince regulators to let it block personal hotspots.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    FCC Launches Effort to Help Online Video Providers Compete With Cable GuysFCC Launches Effort to Help Online Video Providers Compete With Cable Guys
    Technology

    The plan could make it easier for online video companies to start offering less-expensive cable-like service.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    T-Mobile Settles Government “Cramming” Charges for $90 MillionT-Mobile Settles Government “Cramming” Charges for $90 Million
    Technology

    Most of the money will be returned to subscribers who paid bogus and unauthorized SMS charges.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Google Is Shocked -- Shocked! -- by Hollywood Studios’ LobbyingGoogle Is Shocked -- Shocked! -- by Hollywood Studios’ Lobbying
    Technology

    Google takes a jab at the MPAA over a lobbying scheme unveiled, thanks to the Sony hack.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    FCC Rejects Argument That “Redskins” Is a Dirty WordFCC Rejects Argument That “Redskins” Is a Dirty Word
    Technology

    FCC indecency regulations don’t apply to offensive words, just ones that involve “sexual or excretory” activity.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    White House Calls Sony Cyber Attack “Serious National Security Matter”White House Calls Sony Cyber Attack “Serious National Security Matter”
    Technology

    The administration isn’t naming names yet, but it is weighing a response.

    By Dawn Chmielewski and Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Sprint Sued by Feds Over “Cramming” as FCC Readies $105 Million FineSprint Sued by Feds Over “Cramming” as FCC Readies $105 Million Fine
    Technology

    Sprint joins AT&T and T-Mobile in getting slammed by federal officials for allowing unauthorized third-party charges.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Sean Parker Gives $24 Million to Stanford to Study Food AllergiesSean Parker Gives $24 Million to Stanford to Study Food Allergies
    Technology

    Parker suffers from severe food allergies, and now he’s hoping to help fund a cure.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Tech and Business Groups Rally Behind Microsoft’s Data Privacy BattleTech and Business Groups Rally Behind Microsoft’s Data Privacy Battle
    Technology

    Google is not among the companies directly backing Microsoft in its fight over foreign data privacy.

    By Amy Schatz