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McDOWELL
REPLACEMENT 'IN PROCESS,' Thune says. Wheeler nomination won't be held up, Rockefeller
says.
DOD
AGREES TO PROVIDE more spectrum information to wireless industry,
as administration sharing push continues.
COMPROMISE ON 1755-1850 MHz band on table, has been discussed at
White House, Sugrue says.
USF SUPPORT TO TRIBAL AREAS focus of congressional subcommittee
hearing, as Rep. Young contemplates subpoena to get FCC to testify.
SINCLAIR BUYING DIELECTRIC as 'insurance' to protect stations.
FEDERAL SPECTRUM USE can't easily be relocated to other bands, Nebbia
says.
WIRELESS COMPETITION in dispute. Commenters advise FCC on what's
expected to be first wireless competition report under Wheeler.
FCC OFFICIALS WELCOME STATE and local stakeholder input, they say,
giving updates on wireless NPRM, outreach and cramming.
NSA
SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS prevented 'over 50' terrorist threats, officials testify.
TELECOM
NOTES: Commenters urge FCC to correct 'obvious' errors in
Alaska coefficient to cost model ... CEA working group examining
driver distraction ... Tests scheduled for LS telcom's white spaces
database.
MEDIA
NOTES: CVAA
UI, guide comments due July 15 ... Media Bureau grants Comcast petition
for 7 New Mexico communities ... LPFM backers cheer upcoming period
for FCC to receive applications.
NSA
SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS prevented 'over 50' terrorist threats, officials testify.
AGENCIES: Center for Internet Security joins DHS campaign for cybersecurity
awareness ... CVAA UI, guide comments due July 15, replies Aug. 7.
INTERNATIONAL: U.S. surveillance programs, participation in EU privacy
regulation process disappointing, EU privacy groups tell U.S. ambassador.
PRIVACY: Consumers opposed to tracking, confused about tracking
abilities, Consumer Action survey finds.
INDUSTRY NOTES: Pandora's royalties equal those of other online
retailers, MusicFirst paper says ... Copenhagen economist says broadband
unbundling is a disadvantage for investment in networks ... Amazon
adds content from Disney, EA, Warner to Kindle FreeTime Unlimited
... Google continuing to combat online rogue pharmacies ... Netflix
launches summer-timed 'Families Page' with content recommendations
for parents ... Western Union, International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition
team up against counterfeit goods ... Email 'most critical' communications
tool, small business owners say.
CORE
BRANDS CUTTING OWN PATH to wireless multi-room audio market, executive says.
LASER-BASED
FRONT PROJECTORS for home theater face uncertain debut,
slowed by regulatory hurdles, emergence of hybrid models.
LITTLE STEREOSCOPIC 3D SUPPORT apparent at E3, including among game
makers that once were its biggest supporters.
NINTENDO 3DS WAS NO. 1 videogame system in U.S. last month, says
NPD.
INDUSTRY NOTES: New CEA working group will study 'best practices'
for designing CE gear that reduces driver distraction.
RETAIL: Azione Unlimited buying group adds two members, bringing
dealer roster to 70.
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS: Corning moves into dynamic glass business,
leads $60 million funding round for View Inc.
BROADBAND: Amazon adds content from Disney, EA, Warner to Kindle
FreeTime Unlimited.
COMPANIES: Skullcandy to relocate some departments as it closes
San Clemente office.
