9 posts and columns on Michael Copps

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FCC Commissioner Indicates ATT-T-Mobile Deal Could Face Steep Climb

in Mobile on March 31, 2011 at 8:27 pm PT

FCC Commissioner Michael Copps, who opposed Comcast’s acquisition of NBC Universal, said that AT&T’s proposed deal to buy T-Mobile USA could face an “even steeper climb” than that deal.

In an interview with C-SPAN to be aired on Saturday, Copps said that he is concerned with the $39 billion deal, according to Reuters, which said it has viewed the C-SPAN interview. According to Reuters, Copps said that if the deal did win backing of a majority of commissioners, significant divestitures could be required. Both the FCC and Department of Justice must give their blessing to the deal.

The Net Neutrality Vote: Primary Documents

in Enterprise on December 21, 2010 at 2:36 pm PT

In case you’ve not yet had your fill of reading about today’s net neutrality vote by the FCC, here’s a sampling of primary documents of today’s events in Washington.

The FCC Votes, a New Internet Dawns, Like It or Not

in Enterprise on December 21, 2010 at 8:50 am PT

There is only one point of consensus that has emerged from today’s imminent 3-2 vote by the Federal Communications Commission on network neutrality rules proposed by Chairman Julius Genachowski: All concerned are dissatisfied with the result.

Breaking: FCC's Copps Voting "Yes" on Net Neutrality Plan

in Enterprise on December 20, 2010 at 1:45 pm PT

Michael Copps, a Democratic member of the Federal Communications Commission, says he plans to vote in favor of Chairman Julius Genachowski’s proposed rules on network neutrality. This makes the passage of the rules in a vote scheduled for tomorrow a virtual certainty, as Copps was seen as the only possible swing vote on the five-member commission.

The FCC Votes on Net Neutrality Tomorrow; the Internet Waits

in Enterprise on December 20, 2010 at 7:53 am PT

The battle over net neutrality is coming to a head on Tuesday morning with a vote on the latest policy proposal by the Federal Communications Commission.

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FCC Split as It Moves to Re-Regulate Internet Lines

in News on June 17, 2010 at 11:46 am PT

A split Federal Communications Commission kicked off an effort to re-regulate Internet lines Thursday, releasing for comment a plan to give the agency more authority to police Internet providers. The FCC’s five commissioners voted 3-2 to launch its re-regulation effort, with the agency’s two Republican members dissenting.

Welcome to the FCC, Julius: Now Get to Work on a National Broadband Plan, Please…

in News on June 29, 2009 at 1:04 pm PT

Last week, after much delay, longtime Internet exec Julius Genachowski was confirmed by the Senate as the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. It is an important role for the future development of the Web, of course, although it took a dog’s age into the new Democratic administration to approve him. Hopefully, he and the other commissioners can soon get to work on a wide range of major digital issues, such as a national broadband plan that does not cost Americans a fortune.
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Satellite Radio: FCC's Adelstein Votes No; All Up to Tate

in News on July 23, 2008 at 10:35 am PT

Federal Communications Commission member Jonathan Adelstein has voted to oppose the proposed merger of XM Satellite Radio (XMSR) and Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI), leaving the current tally tied at 2-2, with only Deborah Taylor Tate yet to decide. If she votes yes, the deal goes through. If she votes no, the deal dies.