Wireless spectrum squeeze fuels push for more airwaves
Wireless providers warn of crowded networks as data hungry devices like the iPhone use more spectrum. Industry groups seek an extra 800 megahertz over six years, backed by lawmakers pressing for a government inventory of unused bands. Federal officials note need for efficiency and unlicensed spaces.
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Washington
Apple
Facebook
Christopher Guttman- McCabe
CTIA
Wireless Association
Pentagon
Rick Boucher
Dva
Boucher
House Commerce
Neville Ray
T-Mobile USA Inc
ABI Research
U.S
Lion
Jamie Hedlund
Consumer Electronics Association
Lawrence Strickling
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Commerce Department
FCC
Holiday sales edge up amid cautious optimism
New York shoppers spent a little more this season, lifting overall retail sales 3.6 percent from November 1 to December 24 compared with a year ago. MasterCard Advisors notes an early surge, with online sales up 15.5 percent, while storms and lean inventories pose January hurdles for merchants.
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New York
MasterCard Advisors
Michael McNamara
McNamara
Social media used to warn of DUI checkpoints in Fresno
Fresno police say texting and Twitter alert drivers to sobriety checkpoints, a trend that may target young drivers. Officials note the practice could undercut enforcement while advocates say technology helps awareness. Authorities cite annual alcohol related injuries and deaths around 34 in Fresno County during holidays.
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Fresno
Calif
Dave Gibeault
Gibeault
Twitter
Brian Andritch
Andritch
Wayne Ziese
California
Office of Traffic Safety
Realtors Donate 1200 To Food Bank Network
Realtors at Russell Real Estate Services in North Ridgeville donated 1200 to Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio. The agency supports over 15,000 families across Lorain, Erie, Huron and Crawford counties via donors and hunger relief partners.
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Russell Real Estate Services
North Ridgeville
Second Harvest Food Bank
North Central
Ohio
Second Harvest Food Bank of
Lorain
Erie
Huron
Crawford Counties
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