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FCC Boss Nixes Bid to Open Up Wireless Networks

Systems already 'open enough,' he says

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 2, 2008 6:42 AM CDT

(Newser) – The head of the FCC has rejected a request from Skype to open up wireless networks to outside devices, AP reports. The Internet phone provider wanted wireless operations included in a 1968 FCC decision that required AT&T to open up its network beyond its...   Read full story »

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