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online.wsj.com - 11/5/2008
FCC Approves Wireless Deals
Official Google Blog: A vote for broadband in the "white spaces"
googleblog.blogspot.com - 11/4/2008
Official Google Blog: A vote for broadband in the "white spaces"
— googleblog.blogspot.com — All eyes are on the presidential election today, but another important vote just took place at the... Federal Communications Commission. By a vote of 5-0, the FCC formally agreed to open up the " white spaces " spectrum -- the unused airwaves between ... (more) Official Google Blog: A vote for broadband in the "white ...

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rcrwireless.com - 10/31/2008
DoJ approves Verizon Wireless-Alltel, requires divestitures in 22 states - RCR Wireless News
— rcrwireless.com — The Department of Justice approved Verizon Wireless' $28 billion purchase of Alltel Communications L.L.C., subject to required... divestitures of wireless assets in 100 markets encompassing 22 states. “The divestitures required are necessary to protect ... (more) DoJ approves Verizon Wireless-Alltel, requires ...

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phonescoop.com - 11/4/2008
FCC Approves Verizon Wireless Acquisition of Alltel
— phonescoop.com — The FCC has added its stamp of approval to the planned acquisition of Alltel by Verizon Wireless.... The FCC voted 5 to 0 in favor of the deal. The FCC is attaching several conditions to the deal, including a ... (follow link to read) (more) FCC Approves Verizon Wireless Acquisition of Alltel

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Google Watch:  Google's Larry Page Cheers FCC's Call to Open White Spaces Access

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Google's Larry Page Cheers FCC's Call to Open White Spaces Access
Google Watch — ... Months after the company successfully lobbied for open access to enable applications and services to run on more mobile phones, and drove up Verizon's cost for C-block 700 MHz wireless spectrum, the Federal Communications Commission has unanimously agreed to open up "white spaces spectrum." ...

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