WASHINGTON -- On Monday, the Federal Communications Commission issued an official notice of Free Press’ complaint that Verizon’s blocking of tethering apps violated the terms of the company’s C-Block spectrum license. The FCC’s action requires a written response from Verizon to the merits of the complaint.

WASHINGTON – On Friday, the House Commerce Committee held a hearing to address wireless spectrum and public safety issues. The hearing follows the Wednesday release of draft legislation called the “Spectrum Innovation Act of 2011” by the committee’s majority staff.

PHILADELPHIA – On Thursday , the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued its long-awaited verdict on the Federal Communications Commission’s disputed media ownership rules.

WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday, 10 senators sent a letter to Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Ranking Member Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) objecting to language in a funding bill for 2012 that would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from using federal funds to enforce its open Internet rules.

WASHINGTON -- On Monday, the Federal Communications Commission released its annual report on the state of mobile wireless competition.

WASHINGTON -- According to press reports, more than 70 Democrats have signed a letter to the Federal Communications Commission and the Justice Department touting the alleged benefits of AT&T’s proposed takeover of T-Mobile.

WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday, SavetheNews.org launched “Change the Channels,” a new campaign focused on exposing the new face of media consolidation. Across the country, hundreds of TV stations have quietly merged newsrooms, circumventing the Federal Communications Commission’s media ownership limits at the expense of independent, local journalism.

WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday, Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) introduced the “Next Generation Wireless Disclosure Act,” which would give customers more information about the price, speed and coverage of their wireless plans.

WASHINGTON -- On Wednesday, the House communications subcommittee will hold a hearing on a bill aimed at “reforming” the Federal Communications Commission.

WASHINGTON -- On Monday, Free Press filed reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission challenging AT&T’s proposed takeover of T-Mobile. Free Press’ filing disputes AT&T’s claims that the merger will bring better broadband coverage and improved service to consumers, create jobs and increase investment, and lower prices.