Sep 05
The FCC is planning to test mobile broadband speeds across the entire US from September 21st, in order to provide consumers with detailed information and “spur competition among service providers.” More »
Sep 04
Just like the FCC is looking to the public to help define modern broadband, it’s similarly planning to arm citizens with more accurate information of mobile broadband speeds. The initiative is promoted as a natural extension of the Measuring Broadband America report, an annual publication of the FCC that currently only applies to wireline services. While still in the planning stages, the agency has already secured cooperation from CTIA and the major carriers. Come September 21st, the FCC will hold an open meeting to discuss the most appropriate methods for gathering and analyzing the data. It’ll likely be a rather dry affair, but if you’re really keen on attending, you’ll find the complete details after the break.
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FCC to begin testing and reporting mobile broadband performance originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Sep 03
A global edition of the oft-leaked Motorola DROID RAZR HD (XT925) has just been granted FCC approval, likely surprising nobody at all. Motorola is widely expected to unveil Verizon’s version of the DROID RAZR HD – XT926 – at a press conference on September 5, so it makes sense that an international edition of the device would follow shortly afterward. This FCC approval seems to confirm that the DROID RAZR HD is an actual thing, but then again, the various leaks already did a pretty good job of that.
The filing shows that the international DROID RAZR HD comes complete with LTE radios for bands 4 and 17. While that may make you immediately think of AT&T, Engadget points out that the carrier probably won’t be getting this version of the DROID RAZR HD, thanks to the recent launch of the Atrix HD. Instead, the RAZR HD’s use of band 4 AWS LTE probably means that the handset will be a hit in Canada, so Motorola can likely count on some attention there.
The latest leaks and rumors tell us that the DROID RAZR HD will come with a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED Advanced Display, a 3-megapixel front-facing camera to compliment the 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, and a dual-core MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 processor to power it all. The handset supposedly comes running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwhich out of the box, and we’ve seen pictures of RAZR HD models with various differences – for instance, some of the leaked pictures show a Kevlar backing, while others show the device without the Kevlar.
Whatever the appearance of the finished product, one version of the RAZR HD has popped up at the FCC. If this device exists, we should be finding out more about it in just a couple of days, which is pretty exciting. Keep it tuned here to SlashGear for more information, and have a look at our story timeline below for the latest DROID RAZR HD leaks.
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Sep 01
After making the rounds with Mr. Blurry Cam, Sprint’s rumored LG LS860 ‘Cayenne’ handset has taken a breather from its photo tour and made a stop at the FCC. The federal filing reveals that the smartphone uses LTE bands tailored for the Now Network (CDMA 850 / 1900; LTE Band 25) and totes NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, SVLTE (simultaneous voice and data) and the usual suspects of WiFi b/g/n and GPS. If other details previously gleaned from the grapevine hold true, the mobile will be powered by a flavor of Android 4.0, pack a 4-inch WVGA screen and a 1.2GHz dual-core S4 processor. There’s no word from LG or Big Yellow about the phone’s official debut, but its FCC appearance means that it could soon show up packaged and properly photographed in the US.
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LG’s LS860 ‘Cayenne’ visits the FCC, flaunts Sprint LTE bands originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug 31
The Eclipse, LG’s rumored “superphone” heading to AT&T, has just made it through the FCC approval process and is one step closer to seeing availability in time for the holiday season. Known also as the E970, the device unsurprisingly offers the usual AT&T LTE radios (band 4 and 17) but much like we’ve seen in other FCC applications recently, it also tacks on an additional two next-gen radios (bands 2 and 5), likely to get ready for an impending spectrum refarm attempt. From the docs we also learn that the Eclipse will have NFC along with the expected HSPA+ / UMTS / EDGE connectivity. As a recap, the device is rumored to offer a quad-core Krait APQ8064 and a 4.67-inch display with 1,280 x 768 resolution. So it looks like this particular handset is still on course for a Halloween launch, and we’ll keep our eyes peeled for additional information.
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LG E970 Eclipse for AT&T cruises through FCC approval originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug 31
FCC seen reviewing rules for carrier spectrum sales, might try one-size-fits-all model
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The FCC currently decides on concerns of wireless spectrum concentration on a case-by-case basis: what’s acceptable in one deal might be forbidden in another. That inconsistency can be maddening to carriers and advocacy groups alike, which is why FCC Chairman Juilus Genachowski is reportedly on the cusp of distributing an order to review the process. Talking to The Hill, an official at the agency claims that the review would ask for input on creating a universal standard that would apply to all deals, hopefully providing “clarity and predictability” for any company making a spectrum grab. The order could be distributed to the FCC’s commissioners next week and voted on next month, although there’s no sign of an impending revolution — it’s just a call for opinions, after all. Regardless, the two sides of the spectrum debate already like the idea, as it could both prevent complaints by carriers of ambush regulation as well as toughen up rules that critics say hands too large a slice of the airwaves to the incumbents.
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FCC seen reviewing rules for carrier spectrum sales, might try one-size-fits-all model originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug 30
The global edition of the still-unannounced Motorola Droid RAZR HD, also known as the XT925, was just seen getting FCC approval. This likely won’t come as a shocker to many, since this device (alongside its Verizon counterpart) has been the victim of numerous leaks. What we did find as a little surprise, however, was the inclusion of LTE radios, specifically in bands 4 (AWS) and 17 (700MHz). Of course, we’re not expecting to see AT&T (the US carrier that utilizes both bands) pick this particular device up — especially since it recently launched the similarly specced Atrix HD — but it’ll be great for importers. The presence of AWS LTE indicates we’ll likely be seeing the XT925 flourish in Canada, and the 2G / 3G bands will certainly make it a prime candidate for sales in other markets around the world. Head to the source link to take a look at the docs, and the More Coverage section to view the XT925’s User Agent Profile. We’re still expecting to see Verizon’s variant (the XT926) on September 5th, though we’ll likely see the global version pop up pretty soon afterward.
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Motorola RAZR HD global edition hits FCC with LTE included originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug 30
Sony Xperia J approved, torn down by FCC in first 24 hours of its official existence
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Of Sony’s trio of Xperia phones announced yesterday at IFA 2012, we’ve now seen the smallest and most budget-friendly model — the Xperia J — make it through the mounds of red tape and federal approval. Fortunately for us, Sony didn’t bother requesting confidentiality on the various teardown photos that typically are kept away from prying public eyes. As always, it’s important to withhold any assumptions that this particular device will make it to any US carrier; FCC approvals never offer any guarantee, and the J’s lack of LTE isn’t going to help matters. Still, this seems like an ideal device for a prepaid operator to pick up, so we’ll keep our fingers crossed. In the meantime, gaze upon the full teardown in the gallery below.
Gallery: Sony Xperia J FCC teardown photos
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Sony Xperia J approved, torn down by FCC in first 24 hours of its official existence originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug 28
Verizon and Leap Wireless announce $120 million spectrum swap in wake of FCC approval
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Go ahead and put a bow on it, as Verizon Wireless and Leap Wireless (the parent company of Cricket), have announced a successful spectrum swap. The agreement follows the recent stamp of approval from the FCC, which was issued as part of a larger deal between Verizon Wireless, SpectrumCo and Cox. For its part, Leap will divest itself of excess AWS and PCS spectrum across the US; in exchange, Verizon will pay $120 million to Leap and provide it with 12MHz of A Block 700MHz spectrum in Chicago. Leap will use the new holdings to supplement its existing 10MHz of the A Block within the Windy City, and will use the cash to build up its LTE infrastructure across the US. The company currently expects to provide LTE coverage to at least two-thirds of Cricket’s current footprint over the next three years — or, maybe sooner. Just check the PR to watch the company waffle.
Verizon and Leap Wireless announce $120 million spectrum swap in wake of FCC approval originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug 24
It is an unspoken rule for consumer electronics devices such as tablets and smartphones to go through the hallowed halls of the FCC before they are released to the masses, and here we are with a tablet not of the Android or iOS persuasion, but rather, one that will be powered by Microsoft’s Windows platform. So far, it remains to be seen whether it is Windows 7 or Windows 8 that will see action in the Fujitsu Stylistic Q702, but what ever speculation or questions that you might have concerning this tablet would be answered as it launches to the mass market later this fall for $1,099 a pop. Not only that, there are whispers that Fujitsu might even throw in an optional keyboard dock that allows you to use the Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 in the same manner as that of a notebook.
The FCC website described the Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 as as a notebook, although there are accompanying images that depict a standard issue convertible tablet-style notebook. Other hardware specifications include an 11.7″ display at 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, as well as the possibility of a 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi chip inside being most likely. Assuming it is deemed fit to be released to the masses, the Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 might just cost you comparatively little money when it arrives.
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