FCC chairman cancels vote on telecom overhaul Posted: 04-Nov-2008 [Source: AP] [FCC cancels vote on overhaul of telecomm regulations. However, the November 4 vote on opening unused tv airwaves to deliver wireless broadband remains on schedule. The "white spaces" vote is backed by Google and Microsoft and opposed by tv's big broadcasters.] By Joelle Tessler, Washington (AP) -- "The head of the Federal Communications Commission has canceled a controversial Election Day vote on a proposed overhaul of telecommunications regulations that many consumer advocates feared would lead to higher phone bills." More...
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