E-RATE
PAYMENT ERRORS trigger Hill inquiry, GAO studies. FCC to decide on
E-rate contractor.
SPRINT
SUES MSS for reimbursement of broadcast auxiliary service.
TerreStar, ICO say claims lack merit.
TRS
MARKETING RULES create unfair double standard for TRS providers,
phone carriers, say TRS providers. Advocates for deaf support different
treatment for marketing.
CABLE
USES RECESS to fight federal video tax bill.
VIACOM-YOUTUBE
DISCOVERY ISSUES largely decided in YouTube’s
favor. But YouTube must turn over removed videos, viewing logs.
IN-MARKET
EXCEPTION CONCERNS raised over Verizon Wireless’ planned
buy of Alltel.
TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT VENDORS say sales are strong despite FCC attention.
TELECOM
NOTES: M2Z says FCC can create free broadband service...
Massachusetts House approves broadband development fund... Mobile
operators accuse EU of strangling investment in new services by capping
roaming fees.
MEDIA
NOTES: FCC
seeks comment on Time Warner Cable split-off... Cable can raise rates
based on 2.68 percent Q1 inflation factor... Two operators get CableCARD
waivers... Journal Communications buying KNIN-TV.
CHILD-SAFETY
TASK FORCE studies protection technologies. Request suggests rigorous
technical review.
WIRELESS
GOES OPEN: Groups to pool essential 3G patents. Mobile
OS industry sees shift as Symbian goes open source.
AGENCIES: BurnLounge
promoter settles FTC claims of helping with pyramid scheme.
COURTS: Barracuda
countersues Trend Micro for patent infringement.
STATES: Missouri
governor signs Internet laws.
INTERNATIONAL: European
Commission inquiry to study making Web sites more accessible to
the disabled... Bono criticizes ISPs for not stopping
piracy.
INDUSTRY
NOTES: AOL launches niche-gamer site BigDownload.com...
Atrinsic acquires Ringtone.com.
SHARP
CUTTING LCD TV PRICES $100 TO $300 on six models, company confirms.
Dealers see it as grab for market share.
WAL-MART
TO CUT SHELF SPACE for packaged videogames, Atari says
in 10-K disclosure. Retailer not talking.
RETAIL: Circuit
City shares plunge to historic lows after Blockbuster yanks bid
to buy the chain.
COMPONENTS & DEVICES: First
DTV sets with InstaPort fast-switching technology to bow at CES,
Silicon Image says.
DIGITAL
TV: FCC’s
Martin wants utilities commissioners to educate public about analog
switchoff.
ADS & PROMOTIONS: Sony to blanket traditional and ‘new
media’ with Blu-ray promotion that kicks off July 15.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS: European
Commission approves Nokia purchase of navigable digital map provider
Navteq.
COPYRIGHT: Adobe
cedes control of its copyrighted PDF to ISO for administration
as open, public platform.
