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now, verizon has sued the fcc, claiming that the fcc lacks the authority to enforce the rules. verizon is also making an interesting argument, which is the company isn't saying that the rules violate verizon's right to free speech, which is kind of an unusual argument. what verizon is saying is that because it transmits its own speech as well as the speech of others across its broadband networks, restrictions or rules itt prohibit or delimit how can structure or manages network violate the company's first amendment rights to free speech. this legal arguments has attracted quite a bit of criticism because, of course, verizon is perfectly free to speak out about any issue at any time. it is a giant corporation. it has free speech rights. but it is going to be interesting to see what the federal court does on at this case. we are not going to see a decision here for several months. case,f the fcc loses its then chairman wheeler is going to face a difficult choice in how to respond. ormight try to modify abridge the open internet rule, try to actually broadband service under a regu
now, verizon has sued the fcc, claiming that the fcc lacks the authority to enforce the rules. verizon is also making an interesting argument, which is the company isn't saying that the rules violate verizon's right to free speech, which is kind of an unusual argument. what verizon is saying is that because it transmits its own speech as well as the speech of others across its broadband networks, restrictions or rules itt prohibit or delimit how can structure or manages network violate the...
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what do you think is the main priority for the fcc? >> i would say the biggest immediate priority is the spectrum auction that is scheduled next summer. and that is to sell the existing spectrum for broadcasters to address the growing spectrum crush that is being driven by the smart phones and tablets. >> tom wheeler talked about the upcoming spectrum auctions. here is what we had to say: >> it is something that has never been tried before. and i liken it to a rubeic k pi cube and you have to provide an incentive for broadcasters to want to auction their spectrum. on this side of the cube, you have got to provide a product that is structured in such a way that it incentives the wireless carriers to want to bid for that spectrum. and on an almost realtime bases you need a band that is changing to reflect the variables going on. that is why this hasn't been charged. this is as a monumental und undertaking. and all of the pieces to create value for the broadcasters and value for the wireless industry and paying for first net and providing
what do you think is the main priority for the fcc? >> i would say the biggest immediate priority is the spectrum auction that is scheduled next summer. and that is to sell the existing spectrum for broadcasters to address the growing spectrum crush that is being driven by the smart phones and tablets. >> tom wheeler talked about the upcoming spectrum auctions. here is what we had to say: >> it is something that has never been tried before. and i liken it to a rubeic k pi cube...
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by fcc reform? out there whens you're talking about transparency, predictability, what is going on out there, moving things along. it took almost 10 years for something to get done. it getting -- having something out there is like having a cost analysis. we want to make sure they understand like any regulation out there that their regulations have a direct impact on the economy. they need to realize that. it affects everybody. from large to small. we will be talking a little bit about that. it is important that the fcc understands that they are part of the process here in washington. that process affects so many people across the country. >> joining our conversation is a frequent guest here on "the communicators." he covers technology. >> thank you. senator rockefeller introduced a bill recently about online video. the idea being that it would provide legal protections to online video services to make them more of a legitimate alternative to cable television. would you think of that bill? is that so
by fcc reform? out there whens you're talking about transparency, predictability, what is going on out there, moving things along. it took almost 10 years for something to get done. it getting -- having something out there is like having a cost analysis. we want to make sure they understand like any regulation out there that their regulations have a direct impact on the economy. they need to realize that. it affects everybody. from large to small. we will be talking a little bit about that. it...
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fcc instituted massive reforms of the universal service regime. they reduced the amount of support they give cairo areas -- the rural areas, in some instances. they implemented a regression formula that has been the subject of much angst. toy compare rural telcos similarly situated peers to see if the cost is high. how has this affected your members? >> it is phenomenal, the impact. the regression analysis has created angst at the fcc -- you can't imagine the angst it has begun to create outside. understanding what the regression analysis does, it is an incredibly collocated statistical model based on all these different variables that try to compare apples to apples. trying to compare the cost of a company in alaska where they have basically three months relating to investment, to a company down in the panhandle of florida, you really can't even begin to come up with a model that works all the way across the country for these different geographies. beene biggest impact has , 900arriers i represent carriers, they have felt such a chill about regul
fcc instituted massive reforms of the universal service regime. they reduced the amount of support they give cairo areas -- the rural areas, in some instances. they implemented a regression formula that has been the subject of much angst. toy compare rural telcos similarly situated peers to see if the cost is high. how has this affected your members? >> it is phenomenal, the impact. the regression analysis has created angst at the fcc -- you can't imagine the angst it has begun to create...
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. >> what do you mean by fcc reform? >> there are different things out there. transparency and predictability and moving things along. it took the chairman ten years for something to get done. having something out there is like having a cost base analysis of what they do. making sure they understand, like any regulation, that their regulations have a direct impact on the economy and they need to realize that because it affects everybody from large to small. and we will be talking about that for the smaller folks. but it is important that say fcc np understands they are part of the process and that process affects so many people across the country. >> brendan sasso is here, frequent guest on the communica communicate. >> as you know, senator iraq -- rockefeller -- provided protection to online video. what do you think of the bill? is that something sh the house is going to look at? >> when i look at what is happening in our committee, full committee and subcommittee, i would thsay that is not going t get much workism i do
. >> what do you mean by fcc reform? >> there are different things out there. transparency and predictability and moving things along. it took the chairman ten years for something to get done. having something out there is like having a cost base analysis of what they do. making sure they understand, like any regulation, that their regulations have a direct impact on the economy and they need to realize that because it affects everybody from large to small. and we will be talking...
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the fcc's put some attention on it, that's been terrific. i find every time they do, we see a tamp down for a couple weeks and then everybody does their new territory, and it runs rampant again. so there's an order that the fcc is planning on voting on in the next week. i think that will be a really good start. i think there is more work to be done, to be honest with you, to insure that folks are getting penalized when that is happening. that is a life threatening -- >> host: and what is the order they're voting on? >> guest: it is an order on call completion, so they're going to be taking a look at ways to do remedies that will tamp down some of these bad actors. >> host: and, unfortunately, we're out of time with shirley bloomfield of the ntca, the rural broadband association. matthew schwartz of "communications daily" has been our guest reporter. >> thank you. >> c-span, created by america's cable companies in 1979, brought to you as a public service by your television provider. >> just ahead, the the chief of the international atomic ene
the fcc's put some attention on it, that's been terrific. i find every time they do, we see a tamp down for a couple weeks and then everybody does their new territory, and it runs rampant again. so there's an order that the fcc is planning on voting on in the next week. i think that will be a really good start. i think there is more work to be done, to be honest with you, to insure that folks are getting penalized when that is happening. that is a life threatening -- >> host: and what is...
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in at this time. >> host: what do you mean by fcc reform? >> guest: well, i think it's important that there's different things out there. you know, when you're talking about transparency, predictability, what's going on out there, you know, it's moving things a along for, like the chairman brings out -- it took him almost, i think he said ten years for something to get done, and almost like he got here before e got something done. it's having something out there like having a cost-based analysis of what they do, making sure they understand like any regulation out there that their regulations have a direct impact on the economy and that they need to realize that because, you know, it affects everybody. and from large to small. and we may be talking a little bit about that for the smaller folks. but it's important that the fcc understands that they're part of the process here in washington, but that ross affects so many -- that process affects so many people across the country. >> host: joining us as well is brendan sasso with "the hill" newsp
in at this time. >> host: what do you mean by fcc reform? >> guest: well, i think it's important that there's different things out there. you know, when you're talking about transparency, predictability, what's going on out there, you know, it's moving things a along for, like the chairman brings out -- it took him almost, i think he said ten years for something to get done, and almost like he got here before e got something done. it's having something out there like having a...
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has the fcc and their increased focus on the done anything to solve the problem? >> guest: you know this is a hard rate issue and to your point people outside of washington don't understand about what's going on is that i might be calling my grandmother in michigan and what's going on is that call gets handed off to an intermediate carrier and usually carriers look for least cost router to carry the call in that call gets completed into a rural area. the least cost router because the axis on the other end is higher than they are getting in the middle piece and some are choosing not to complete the calls. i have done these these tests often it's horrifying when 20% of the cause you are making an in dead air. what it's doing to small businesses and people safety. we have literally had hundreds of cases of people not getting through to a surgeon or the health care clinic. it's a real epidemic. i find every time they put attention on we see it tamps down for a couple of minutes and then everybody does there -- and it runs rampant again. i think that will be a really g
has the fcc and their increased focus on the done anything to solve the problem? >> guest: you know this is a hard rate issue and to your point people outside of washington don't understand about what's going on is that i might be calling my grandmother in michigan and what's going on is that call gets handed off to an intermediate carrier and usually carriers look for least cost router to carry the call in that call gets completed into a rural area. the least cost router because the axis...
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but the fcc says these days, cell service can be delivered safely. it's time to review the outdated ban on cell phones onboard airplanes. taking off is a lot like tuning out. when it comes to your cell phone. airline passengers aren't allowed to use them. but the federal communications commission is considering lifting the ban. allowing airlines to provide in-flight mobile broadband for use above 10,000 feet. frequent flyers like francis flores are ready to talk. >> i would say for work. and if a personal matter cannot wait, i'll use it. definitely. it's very convenient. >> others want to pull the plug on the idea. >> i don't want somebody talking on the phone next to me. it depends who it is, though. some people are loud talkers. >> on the flight, i would think not. it can be disruptive to the people around you. >> if lifting the ban flies through the fcc approval process, airlines would have to install special equipment to keep passengers connected. those calls would cost you. no one knows how much or how many airlines would get onboard. jetblue sa
but the fcc says these days, cell service can be delivered safely. it's time to review the outdated ban on cell phones onboard airplanes. taking off is a lot like tuning out. when it comes to your cell phone. airline passengers aren't allowed to use them. but the federal communications commission is considering lifting the ban. allowing airlines to provide in-flight mobile broadband for use above 10,000 feet. frequent flyers like francis flores are ready to talk. >> i would say for work....
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remember, that's the fcc's job. it's not their job to make sure that you have a comfortable journey and a pleasant experience. it's their job to offer you the opportunity. then you're going to start seeing rules coming on. you know how you have the little fasten seat belt sign or the no-smoking sign, it will be a no phone calls type of light. ultimately, there will be rules. there will be rules. there will be nastiness. and flight attendants will have to police it. >> yeah, well, you can forget that. here's what i say. the fcc's going to say it's okay to have cell phones in the air, but the airlines are going to blow up their business literally, if you have people talking on the flights. imagine somebody doing a conference call, a business conference call sitting in their business-class seat, filling that cabin with whatever it is. and you think about privacy. i'm a business guy. do i want to have conversations, business conversations -- >> well, maybe we all just need -- hang on, maybe we all just need to learn the
remember, that's the fcc's job. it's not their job to make sure that you have a comfortable journey and a pleasant experience. it's their job to offer you the opportunity. then you're going to start seeing rules coming on. you know how you have the little fasten seat belt sign or the no-smoking sign, it will be a no phone calls type of light. ultimately, there will be rules. there will be rules. there will be nastiness. and flight attendants will have to police it. >> yeah, well, you can...
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the fcc will look at the proposal sometime next month. obviously some people concerned it will be disruptive, if you're sitting next to someone on the phone. >> people lose track how loud they are. walking down the street a guy behind me like he was shouting and just talking on his cell phone. on a plane? >> used to be able to do it on a plane before september 11th. we should probably move on. it's about that time. henry, would you like to speak? >> sports fans love days like this. we got plenty coming up including injury news from the warriors and highlights from the 116th big game. we'll tell you which team is taking home the axe. we'll be right back. >>> welcome back to nbc bay area. the 116th big game was truly historic. could cal lay down a big upset? let's get to the highlights. teams battling out there for pride and respect. number nine stanford, cal who was win less battling for that axe. first quarter tied at 7. hogan dives into the end zone. second quarter shane with a violent hit on jarrett. first of two major hits he delivered
the fcc will look at the proposal sometime next month. obviously some people concerned it will be disruptive, if you're sitting next to someone on the phone. >> people lose track how loud they are. walking down the street a guy behind me like he was shouting and just talking on his cell phone. on a plane? >> used to be able to do it on a plane before september 11th. we should probably move on. it's about that time. henry, would you like to speak? >> sports fans love days like...
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in a statement the fcc commissioner said today the time is right to review our outdated and restricted rules. a public comment period would come first. >> this idea is every frequent flyer's worst nightmare, to be stuck in a tube flying 30,000 feet with people making unnecessary calls for six hours or more. >> reporter: we asked travelers for their reactions today at reagan national airport. >> way too disruptive. i like my peace. >> most of my travel is work, so it's very difficult to unplug, so i need to be connected. >> reporter: last month the faa eased restrictions on most portable electronic devices in flight after researchers determined they were safe. >> the policy that we put out today, i think, strikes the appropriate balance between responding to what customers want but first and foremost ensuring we have a safe environment. >> reporter: experts say the technology also exists to allow a phone call from your seat to 35,000 feet below. it would be up to the airline to decide whether to go along, but flight attendants have already made it clear they don't like the idea. >> no.
in a statement the fcc commissioner said today the time is right to review our outdated and restricted rules. a public comment period would come first. >> this idea is every frequent flyer's worst nightmare, to be stuck in a tube flying 30,000 feet with people making unnecessary calls for six hours or more. >> reporter: we asked travelers for their reactions today at reagan national airport. >> way too disruptive. i like my peace. >> most of my travel is work, so it's...
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the fcc is considering allowing cell phone calls on planes above 10,000 feet. the immediate reaction has been negative. >> the people are talking loud i think that might be distracting. >> some things are too personal and you don't want to know. >> flight attendants say no way. >> passengers have rejected that notion and flight attendants don't want that either. >> if the fcc decides to change the rules each airline could decide whether it will allow calls. for now many are worried about passenger backlash. jetblue and united say the discuss am tomers are largely opposed. delta, no voice calls. the calls will be through wi-fi. airlines would have to install special equipment to give off the signal. passengers would likely pay a fee for the service. if you want to avoid the chatty kathy in row 10 pay for a seat in a quiet zone. >> passengers might not want the calls. if the airlines think they can make enough money off of this they might go ahead with the plan. >> even if the fcc approves the change it wouldn't take effect immediately. there will abpublic commen
the fcc is considering allowing cell phone calls on planes above 10,000 feet. the immediate reaction has been negative. >> the people are talking loud i think that might be distracting. >> some things are too personal and you don't want to know. >> flight attendants say no way. >> passengers have rejected that notion and flight attendants don't want that either. >> if the fcc decides to change the rules each airline could decide whether it will allow calls. for now...
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you can be in for a noisier flight if the fcc says yes to a new in flight cell phone proposal. not looking forward to this. >> you know how loud planes are anyway? >> and how much information people give including credit card numbers over the phone. we'll hear more about this which we obviously don't like in jessica's your money report. >> soggy and then some serious cold this weekend. howard has the timeline coming up in his first alert >>> 4:40 on this friday morning. cloudy skies over in d.c. it's dry here. a couple of sprinkles in garrett county, caroll county, northern frederick. mostly cloudy and milder today, especially northern d.c. of the look at the highs. many of us are going to crack the 60-degree park. that's going to be a long memory by sunday. arctic air on the way. full details in just a few minutes. >>> there are no issues right now on the beltway. it's friday morning light on the beltway here as you travel past new hampshire avenue. the lanes are open. volumes are light in from 95 baltimore 270 frederick and no problems on any of the northern maryland corridor
you can be in for a noisier flight if the fcc says yes to a new in flight cell phone proposal. not looking forward to this. >> you know how loud planes are anyway? >> and how much information people give including credit card numbers over the phone. we'll hear more about this which we obviously don't like in jessica's your money report. >> soggy and then some serious cold this weekend. howard has the timeline coming up in his first alert >>> 4:40 on this friday...
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the fcc is considering allowing cell phone calls on planes above 10,000 feet. the immediate reaction has been overwhelmingly negative. >> people are talking loud i think that might be disruptive. >> some things too personal and you don't really want to know. >> reporter: flight attendants say no way. >> a terrible idea, overwhelmingly passengers rejected that notion and flight attend ants don't want that on board either. >> reporter: if the fcc decides to change the rules each airline could decide whether it will allow calls. many are reluctant worried about passenger backlash. delta was adam ant no voice calls. the calls would be made but wifi, not cellular technology. airlines would have to install special equipment to give off the signal. passengers would most likely have to pay a fee to use the service but if you want to avoid the chat y kathy in row ten you have to pay for a seat in a quiet zone. >> if the airlines think they can make enough money off of this, they might go ahead with the plan anyway. >> reporter: even if the fcc approves the change it wou
the fcc is considering allowing cell phone calls on planes above 10,000 feet. the immediate reaction has been overwhelmingly negative. >> people are talking loud i think that might be disruptive. >> some things too personal and you don't really want to know. >> reporter: flight attendants say no way. >> a terrible idea, overwhelmingly passengers rejected that notion and flight attend ants don't want that on board either. >> reporter: if the fcc decides to change...
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the fcc chairman says he is against it. their is aognizes technical reason to prohibit it. .e agrees with them >> here is hoping the airlines are paying attention. d is putting his cape back on. >> his family is paying it forward. >> do you think you can jump a metro fare gate and get away with it? >> transit police are cracking down. we look at the cost of cheating. >> watch these guys. they are about to cheat the system. it can mean a free ride. with a hidden camera, we watch people coming and going over and over. jason west got so frustrated watching cheaters ride for free, he called 7 on your side. >> last week, there was another delay on metro and i was on the train for two hours. all these people are stepping on me did not have to pay. >> the agency believes it accounts for less than one percent of daily trips. the system recorded 743,600 people entering the system. at least 58 -- at least 6800 fares might not have been paid. transit police says they have stepped up enforcement. $50 toe can range from $300. they stopp
the fcc chairman says he is against it. their is aognizes technical reason to prohibit it. .e agrees with them >> here is hoping the airlines are paying attention. d is putting his cape back on. >> his family is paying it forward. >> do you think you can jump a metro fare gate and get away with it? >> transit police are cracking down. we look at the cost of cheating. >> watch these guys. they are about to cheat the system. it can mean a free ride. with a hidden...
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the fcc has prohibited in flight calls for year. concerns about interfering with wireless networks on the ground. the fcc will discuss this new proposal next month. if approved, it will be up to individual airlines to provide the service. planes would have to be fitted with special antennas in order for phones to work in the air. most people on facebook, quite frankly, they hate this idea. take a look at some of the mens. norman said -- . gina says "i think it's a great idea. many people will benefit. cellphones these days are used just as much as computers and may create space for more luggage if other laptop bags are not needed." >>> coming up, a bay area company sid it has uncovered hidden dangers. the one type of gift experts say you may want to avoid buying this holiday season for the little ones in your life. details ahead. >> >> it's very, very windy out there. you can see our camera bouncing around like crazy. oakland hills seeing wind gusts up to 60-miles an hour. how long will this windy weather last? that answer coming up
the fcc has prohibited in flight calls for year. concerns about interfering with wireless networks on the ground. the fcc will discuss this new proposal next month. if approved, it will be up to individual airlines to provide the service. planes would have to be fitted with special antennas in order for phones to work in the air. most people on facebook, quite frankly, they hate this idea. take a look at some of the mens. norman said -- . gina says "i think it's a great idea. many people...
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now an fcc proposal could give american air carriers the ability to do the same. >> i would allow the phone call as long as it's short and to the point. and otherwise it would be better that they don't use the cell phones. >> the attendants' union was against the idea in 2004 and it still is. >> because you know airplanes fly thousands of feet in the air and we don't want any kind of situation that could increase any volatile situation on board the aircraft. >> it's already clear that some airlines wouldn't be on board. delta airlines says if the fcc changes its policies will delta allow voice communications on flight? no but it's a big opportunity for telecommunication companies. paying through the nose. >> this is potentially a multibillion dollar industry for cell phone companies and device manufacturers. once this ban is lifted, it's not going to be like your regular phone will just work perfectly. you're going to have to either sign up for extra service or have to pay serious roaming charges. you know probably in excess of $2 per minute for every phone call you make. >> expensive
now an fcc proposal could give american air carriers the ability to do the same. >> i would allow the phone call as long as it's short and to the point. and otherwise it would be better that they don't use the cell phones. >> the attendants' union was against the idea in 2004 and it still is. >> because you know airplanes fly thousands of feet in the air and we don't want any kind of situation that could increase any volatile situation on board the aircraft. >> it's...
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the fcc is considering allowing cell phone calls on planes above 10,000 feet. the immediate reaction has been overwhelmingly negative. >> people are talking loud i think that might be disruptive. >> some things too personal and you don't really want to know. >> reporter: flight attendants say no way. >> a terrible idea, overwhelmingly passengers rejected that notion and flight attendants don't want that on board either. >> reporter: if the fcc decides to change the rules each airline could decide whether it will allow calls. for now many airlines are reluctant, worried about passenger backlash pb jetblue and united say their customers are largely opposed. delta was adamant no voice calls. the calls would be made through wifi, not cellular technology. airlines would have to install special equipment to give off the signal. passengers would most likely have to pay a fee to use the service but if you want to avoid the chatty kathy in row ten you have to pay for a seat in a quiet zone. >> passengers might not want the phone calls but if the airlines think they can
the fcc is considering allowing cell phone calls on planes above 10,000 feet. the immediate reaction has been overwhelmingly negative. >> people are talking loud i think that might be disruptive. >> some things too personal and you don't really want to know. >> reporter: flight attendants say no way. >> a terrible idea, overwhelmingly passengers rejected that notion and flight attendants don't want that on board either. >> reporter: if the fcc decides to change the...
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spent a lot of time dealing with the fcc in my life. important that the agency make the decisions and make him in a timely fashion. there is nothing worse than for , jobtment, innovation creation and all of the things businesses not knowing what the rules are. >> mr. wheeler is absolutely right. with a slow moving agency like this, that deliberates for months and years on end it does create uncertainty. as we know, uncertainty is the enemy of business. business and leave certainty to invest. if there is one thing we need in the united states in terms of broadband and communication infrastructure, we need investment with dispatch as chairman wheeler might say. ahead for theges new fcc chair, tom wheeler on "the communicators." >> new jersey governor chris christie won an election for the second term against democrat opponent. he spoke to reporters at a victory party for about 20 minutes. >> ♪ ["life is a highway" playing] [applause] [cheering] [applause] >> well, well, well, how about this, new jersey! [applause] >> ladies and gentleme
spent a lot of time dealing with the fcc in my life. important that the agency make the decisions and make him in a timely fashion. there is nothing worse than for , jobtment, innovation creation and all of the things businesses not knowing what the rules are. >> mr. wheeler is absolutely right. with a slow moving agency like this, that deliberates for months and years on end it does create uncertainty. as we know, uncertainty is the enemy of business. business and leave certainty to...
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what's motivating the fcc here? >> this is something talked about before and it continues to be brought up as people become increasingly connected to cell phones and smartphones. we've asked frequent flyers here this morning their thoughts. there's almost universal support for the idea of being able to text in the air. however, when it comes to talk on the phone, there's a thought of being trapped next to someone chatting incessantly. if someone was going to have a phone call for a minute or two, that wouldn't be a big inconvenience but there is a big concern some of your fellow passengers wouldn't be as courteous. >> imagine if you're objecting to the person next to you, the tone of their conversation. that could prompt a few arguments. they looked at lifting this ban a few years ago. what's changed? >> reporter: well, for one, we have seen that foreign airlines, some foreign airlines are allowing passengers to talk on board. so safety isn't as big of a concern as it used to be. these airlines have proven they can
what's motivating the fcc here? >> this is something talked about before and it continues to be brought up as people become increasingly connected to cell phones and smartphones. we've asked frequent flyers here this morning their thoughts. there's almost universal support for the idea of being able to text in the air. however, when it comes to talk on the phone, there's a thought of being trapped next to someone chatting incessantly. if someone was going to have a phone call for a minute...
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new reaction to the fcc's proposal next. a blast of wintry weather threatens to make holiday travel a mess and it's a brutal street game called the knockout game and it's alarming and it's spreading. >>> good day to all of you. welcome to "weekends with alex witt." let's get to what's happening out there as we have new reaction from a key official to one of the biggest potential air changes in travel history as the fcc considers lifting a long-time ban on cell phone calls during flights on airplanes. nbc's kristen welker is not at the white house, rather joining me in the studio with all of the details. what is the fcc chairman saying? >> good afternoon, nice to be here in studio. this is an interesting development. tom wheeler says he personal lili opposes allowing passengers to use their cell phones to make calls during flight. his reaction a day after the fcc announced it would consider a proposal to lift the current ban with regulators calling it outdated. well, that immediately caused howls of protests from airline offi
new reaction to the fcc's proposal next. a blast of wintry weather threatens to make holiday travel a mess and it's a brutal street game called the knockout game and it's alarming and it's spreading. >>> good day to all of you. welcome to "weekends with alex witt." let's get to what's happening out there as we have new reaction from a key official to one of the biggest potential air changes in travel history as the fcc considers lifting a long-time ban on cell phone calls...
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>> reporter: the fcc acknowledges that most passenger oppose phone calls. and even the chairman says, "i feel that way myself." on the white house website, 2,500 people have already signed a petition to stop the fcc. delta airlines polled its passengers and found two-thirds said no to phone calls. >> people are talking loud, i think that might be a little disruptive. >> reporter: and flight attendants are adamantly opposed. >> i can just see it now, with a dozen people, can you hear me now, can you hear me now? and none of us want to experience that on an airplane. >> reporter: why such a negative reaction? researchers found when you're stuck in an elevator or a plane and listening to a one-sided conversation, it steals your attention. making it difficult to get anything done. tonight, this is just a proposal. even if approved late next year, it will be up to the airlines to decide if you can make a cell call at 30,000 feet. david kerley, abc news, washington. >> already sounds like a nightmare. david, thank you. >>> a reversal of fortune tonight for a lott
>> reporter: the fcc acknowledges that most passenger oppose phone calls. and even the chairman says, "i feel that way myself." on the white house website, 2,500 people have already signed a petition to stop the fcc. delta airlines polled its passengers and found two-thirds said no to phone calls. >> people are talking loud, i think that might be a little disruptive. >> reporter: and flight attendants are adamantly opposed. >> i can just see it now, with a...
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. >> the head of the fcc is uncertain. he sees the problem it could create but there is no technical reason and it's up to the individual airlines. >>> if you need a new cell phone, wait till you see what curtis found. he checks out the so called protection plans the phone companies are trying to get us to buy. >> reporter: a drop, a crack, a plunge, all things can ruin the phones. the cell protection plans may sound hassable free but is that really true. low gal stall said they sold him on their $10 a month protection plan. when something did happen he didn't get a new phone. he said they gave him a refurbished replacement and had to wait ten days to get it. so just how do they sell the plans. we're putting stores to the honesty test. undercover crews first stop, best buy at arden way. >> $9.99 monthly. >> reporter: he says any physical damage including water damage and send it in 2 to 3 days. >> reporter: we found it says they have the option of sending you a best buy voucher or gift card for whatever amount they think t
. >> the head of the fcc is uncertain. he sees the problem it could create but there is no technical reason and it's up to the individual airlines. >>> if you need a new cell phone, wait till you see what curtis found. he checks out the so called protection plans the phone companies are trying to get us to buy. >> reporter: a drop, a crack, a plunge, all things can ruin the phones. the cell protection plans may sound hassable free but is that really true. low gal stall said...
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. >> the fcc recently suggested that passengers were able to fly while driving. there was a surprising backlash. david kerley has the story. >> reporter: on a plane phone calls can be annoying. [ bleep ] [ bleep ] [ bleep ] >> reporter: so just the fact that the fcc is going to look at the possibility of allowing cell calls in flight is leading to chaos in the cabin. >> there are some things that are too personal and you don't want to know. >> can you hear me now? >> reporter: the fcc acknowledges that most passengers oppose phone calls and even the chairman says, "i feel that way myself." on the white house website, 2500 people have signed a petition to stop the fcc. delta polled its passengers and found 2/3 said no to phone calls. >> if people are talking loud it may be disruptive. >> reporter: and flight attendants are adamantly opposed. >> i can see it now with a dozen people, can you hear me now? can you hear me now? none of us want to experience that on a plane. >> reporter: why such a negative reaction? researchers found when you are stuck in an elevator o
. >> the fcc recently suggested that passengers were able to fly while driving. there was a surprising backlash. david kerley has the story. >> reporter: on a plane phone calls can be annoying. [ bleep ] [ bleep ] [ bleep ] >> reporter: so just the fact that the fcc is going to look at the possibility of allowing cell calls in flight is leading to chaos in the cabin. >> there are some things that are too personal and you don't want to know. >> can you hear me now?...
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so-called service gap in the staff report doesn't dispute this allocation but claims go this is an fcc issue. any thing asserted by the staff is subject to the requirement that the service provider is in compliant with want rules back in 12996 rules. it is compliant with all local, state, and federal laws, however, it is not true. the proponents climate the portion of at&ts proposal is really an internet service and not servicing the fcc jurisdiction. the staff report didn't deny this but regulates the airways. this, however, doesn't change the fact f this is an internet service not kofrld by cities guidelines. in our opinion it should file a separate permit for this service. ; moreover, there's no preemption concerning the internet service so far as the health safety is concerned. we think they have to consider those matters as part of the application for the l t e service. the staff report claims they've raised affordable housing issues, however, this was computed from our revised papers and not an issue at that time. they're saying there was noting non-permitted work on the property
so-called service gap in the staff report doesn't dispute this allocation but claims go this is an fcc issue. any thing asserted by the staff is subject to the requirement that the service provider is in compliant with want rules back in 12996 rules. it is compliant with all local, state, and federal laws, however, it is not true. the proponents climate the portion of at&ts proposal is really an internet service and not servicing the fcc jurisdiction. the staff report didn't deny this but...
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whether or not the fcc should liflt the ban on cell phone calls during flights. is it a nice convenience or say good-bye to peace and quiet. >>> this is great, a little bit of everything, yams and potatoes. green beans, all the fixings. >>> getting into the spirit of giving. every year, the food for families drive asks for donations to put food on the tables of local families in need for the holidays. this year is different, in a wonderful way. the amazing contributions i got to witness >>> every year our food for families campaign feeds thousands of needy families. every year, we get a lot of help from the nurses at georgetown university hospital. the effort to collect 7200 cans of food is going strong. in the lobby at med star georgetown hospital, these nurses are setting the table. >> running out of room. >> these are the final hours of their campaign to collect 7200 cans of food in 72 hours. >> i'm kind of impressed with how many healthy things we collected for thanksgiving. it's exciting. >> for three days, the donations have been pouring in. >> a lot of veg
whether or not the fcc should liflt the ban on cell phone calls during flights. is it a nice convenience or say good-bye to peace and quiet. >>> this is great, a little bit of everything, yams and potatoes. green beans, all the fixings. >>> getting into the spirit of giving. every year, the food for families drive asks for donations to put food on the tables of local families in need for the holidays. this year is different, in a wonderful way. the amazing contributions i got...
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instance water districts and local city councils to beef up their ethics investigation, and for the fcc to be more involved in investigations, and when doesn't rise to the level of the scandal that is now brewing around the calderons, the real question is who is going to enforce problems at the local level. and we don't have a robust system to do that. i think we need to invest our money where our mouth is if the legislature thinks this is a real issue. what they need to do is put money in for the fcc and improve at the local level. >> kathy has mentioned this idea in terms of reform people mobilizing and being active, but can you put this in context of the people that calderon serves. they could be considered a more vulnerable population. >> okay. yeah. well, in that region, i would probably say, and i'm painting with a brood brush here, but this is largely characteristic of it, they are -- it's a largely working class community. so you have people who, you know, are working very hard to just get by. they might not have the time be as politically engaged or pay as much attention to the
instance water districts and local city councils to beef up their ethics investigation, and for the fcc to be more involved in investigations, and when doesn't rise to the level of the scandal that is now brewing around the calderons, the real question is who is going to enforce problems at the local level. and we don't have a robust system to do that. i think we need to invest our money where our mouth is if the legislature thinks this is a real issue. what they need to do is put money in for...
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the fcc created that ban in 1 1 1991, fearing the phone signals would jam the signals from towers. we'll keep you posted. i'm jamie colby. back to "cavuto on business". >>> they'll get a very, very deep discount on the products we sell for their christmas dinner and their christmas giving, and of course we take care of them with a very nice thanksgiving day meal. >> does it bother you, and you've heard this ad nauseam, you're the opposite. every night i've gone into a walmart, i've yet to see that, but the prevailing media view is that you're awful. >> it bothers me because it diminishes and disrespects to a certain extent those people who work very, very hard to serve customers in our stores. >> walmart president and ceo defending his workers and the company's treatment of those workers. but the hits just keep on coming. now critics are pointing fingers at a food drive at a walmart store saying it proves walmart pays next to nothing. charles payne? >> walmart's created 2 million jobs in this country alone. i've seen them spring up in places where they spring up people are grateful
the fcc created that ban in 1 1 1991, fearing the phone signals would jam the signals from towers. we'll keep you posted. i'm jamie colby. back to "cavuto on business". >>> they'll get a very, very deep discount on the products we sell for their christmas dinner and their christmas giving, and of course we take care of them with a very nice thanksgiving day meal. >> does it bother you, and you've heard this ad nauseam, you're the opposite. every night i've gone into a...
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in a statement from the fcc, chairman tom wheeler acknowledged times have changed saying, quote, modern technologies can deliver mobile services in the air safely and reliabl reliably. the airlines will still ha to decide how much cellular usage they will allow on their planes. and then there's the question of whether people want to sit in a cabin full of people making phone calls. >> but i'm sure that airlines will institute parts of the plane that will be the no-phone zone and they'll be highly sought after. >> the fcc will introduce it and will offer public comment on the proposal. in san francisco, i'm sumi das, kr nets. >>> when we return, we'll meet the woman that took some of the lastwn kennedy just before he was assassinated. stir what's inside of you. ♪ [ engine revving ] [ tires screech ] ♪ [ male announcer ] that was bold. real bold. ♪ you've got to try this sweet & sour chicken helper. i didn't know they made chicken. crunchy taco or four cheese lasagna? can i get another one of those actually? [ superfan ] hey, america, we're here to help. ♪ [ superfan ] hey, americ
in a statement from the fcc, chairman tom wheeler acknowledged times have changed saying, quote, modern technologies can deliver mobile services in the air safely and reliabl reliably. the airlines will still ha to decide how much cellular usage they will allow on their planes. and then there's the question of whether people want to sit in a cabin full of people making phone calls. >> but i'm sure that airlines will institute parts of the plane that will be the no-phone zone and they'll...
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. >> reporter: the fcc has been busy in miami. it sued the city alleging during the depths of the recession it made material representations about the financial health. the city says they are turning pop lit ki political decisions and they want damages and reform. the municipal panel market is huge $3.6 trillion and a lot of people invest because they perceive it's safe but in fact, it's one of the least regulated markets around and the fcc wants to change that. >>> tomorrow, we head to baltimore, an ageing city with three major water main breaks a day. we'll look at the infrastructure and lack of resources to fix it. scott cohn, "nightly business report", miami. >> if you want more on my iamia finances, go to nbr.com. >> tonight, a cleaning crew found more than a million dollars of gold bars inside a bag left in an airplane bathroom. no one has come forward to claim the gold yet, but when they do, they better have a good reason for leaving that stash behind. i can hear you out there counting on your fingers, but we did it math fo
. >> reporter: the fcc has been busy in miami. it sued the city alleging during the depths of the recession it made material representations about the financial health. the city says they are turning pop lit ki political decisions and they want damages and reform. the municipal panel market is huge $3.6 trillion and a lot of people invest because they perceive it's safe but in fact, it's one of the least regulated markets around and the fcc wants to change that. >>> tomorrow, we...
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on the website, 25 people have signed a petition to stop the fcc. delta airlines polled its passengers passengers passengers and found two-thirds said no to phone calls. >> people said it may be disruptive. >> and flight attendants are add meantly -- adamantly opposed. >> can you hear me now 1234 can you hear me now? >> none of us want to experience that on an airplane. >> researchers found when you are stuck on a plane and listening to a one sided conversation it steals your attention making it impossible to get anything done. >> tonight this is just a proposal. even if approved it will be up to the airlines to decide if you can make a cell call at 30,000 feet. abc news, washington. >> make the ringing stop. you can start noticing something different on the next package of meat you purchase. there are labels that tell you the country where the animal was born, raised and slaughters. slaughtered. it applies to most meats as well as nuts and other food products. still to come, the list no one wants to be on. and how bat kid is giving back a week afte
on the website, 25 people have signed a petition to stop the fcc. delta airlines polled its passengers passengers passengers and found two-thirds said no to phone calls. >> people said it may be disruptive. >> and flight attendants are add meantly -- adamantly opposed. >> can you hear me now 1234 can you hear me now? >> none of us want to experience that on an airplane. >> researchers found when you are stuck on a plane and listening to a one sided conversation it...
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on the website, 25 people have signed a petition to stop the fcc. delta airlines polled its passengers passengers passengers and found two-thirds said no to phone calls. >> people said it may be disruptive. >> and flight attendants are add meantly -- adamantly opposed. >> can you hear me now 1234 can you hear me now? >> none of us want to experience that on an airplane. >> researchers found when you are stuck on a plane and listening to a one sided conversation it steals your attention making it impossible to get anything done. >> tonight this is just a proposal. even if approved it will be up to the airlines to decide if you can make a cell call at 30,000 feet. abc news, washington. >> make the ringing stop. you can start noticing something different on the next package of meat you purchase. there are labels that tell you the country where the animal was born, raised and slaughters. slaughtered. it applies to most meats as well as nuts and other food products. still to come, the list no one wants to be on. and how bat kid is giving back a week afte
on the website, 25 people have signed a petition to stop the fcc. delta airlines polled its passengers passengers passengers and found two-thirds said no to phone calls. >> people said it may be disruptive. >> and flight attendants are add meantly -- adamantly opposed. >> can you hear me now 1234 can you hear me now? >> none of us want to experience that on an airplane. >> researchers found when you are stuck on a plane and listening to a one sided conversation it...
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next month, the fcc will meet to discuss changing its policy. allowing phone calls and access to mobile wireless services once the plane passes 10,000 feet. >> i think the pros are that you could be more in touch in the air. they used to have the old phones built into the back of the seat. i think the cons is that people will be on the phone. and it would be loud and disruptive to the flight. >> reporter: that's exactly why the major flight attendants' union is against it. laud talkers that could drown out announcements. voice calls are allowed in asia and europe. but nestic travelers seem to be against the idea. flooding social media with comments like this. absolutely worst idea. and absolutely no way. never. if the rule is changed, each airline would decide whether to allow voice calls. jetblue and united say their customers are largely against the move. delta flatout says it would not allow voice calls. if the fcc moves forward with the plan, it would invite public comment, a process that could take a year. for so many travelers, silence is
next month, the fcc will meet to discuss changing its policy. allowing phone calls and access to mobile wireless services once the plane passes 10,000 feet. >> i think the pros are that you could be more in touch in the air. they used to have the old phones built into the back of the seat. i think the cons is that people will be on the phone. and it would be loud and disruptive to the flight. >> reporter: that's exactly why the major flight attendants' union is against it. laud...
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the fcc is going to vote on weather to allow public consultation. after that, the public comment period will go through, then they could vote to move this plan quite quickly. it is thought maybe it less than a year. of course, airlines won't be obligated to deer equipment to allow cell phone calls, but once one does, probably they all will. and here comes the friday pun, a quick 40 in 40 winks at 30,000 t may be a thing of the past. this was posted on twitter, while i don't think phones interfere with the plane i don't want to hear people yammering away on the flight. and brian wrote on facebook, i could not imagine being on a long flight with someone talking about pointless stuff. tony mitchell had this to say a bit of advice, then put on some headphones and listen to whatever you want. some snark from social media. >> another record for the dow. it's 41st so far this year. let's get to ali velshi with all of this. ali is the host of "real money" coming up at the top of the hour, and a lot of this i understand may have been driven by some encouragi
the fcc is going to vote on weather to allow public consultation. after that, the public comment period will go through, then they could vote to move this plan quite quickly. it is thought maybe it less than a year. of course, airlines won't be obligated to deer equipment to allow cell phone calls, but once one does, probably they all will. and here comes the friday pun, a quick 40 in 40 winks at 30,000 t may be a thing of the past. this was posted on twitter, while i don't think phones...
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the fcc proposal would let travelers make calls with their cell phones during a flight. it was proposed once before in 2004 but the flight attendants' union was against it then and they're still against it. delta airlines has said even if phones are given the green light it will not allow passengers to make calls. >> i would allow the phone call as long as it's short and to the point. otherwise it would be better that they don't use their cell phone. >> even ahead of the fcc is uncertain. he sees the problem it could create but at the same time, says there is no technical reason to keep the ban. >>> a warning from boeing about icing problems on etc. new dreamliner planes. the problem occurs mother thunderstorms at high altitudes and it can cause the engines to temporarily lose thrust. this has led to japan airlines halting two international routes and it's one of 15 carriers that fly the dreamliners. boeing is working on a software fix. >>> well for decades cars that drive themselves have been the stuff of science fiction or the distant future but as carter evans shows u
the fcc proposal would let travelers make calls with their cell phones during a flight. it was proposed once before in 2004 but the flight attendants' union was against it then and they're still against it. delta airlines has said even if phones are given the green light it will not allow passengers to make calls. >> i would allow the phone call as long as it's short and to the point. otherwise it would be better that they don't use their cell phone. >> even ahead of the fcc is...
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the fcc said it's considering lifting the ban on cell phone calls in flight. the agency plans to take up the proposal next month. it's move comes weeks after the faa said it would lift restrictions on the use of electronic devices in the air. a lot of people are skeptical cell foenls pose a safety risk, others will be horrified of the possibility being surrounded by fellow passengers yammering for a cross countries flight. i think this is a terrible idea. i'm just saying this directly. yes. >> this is not a tech thnology issue on planes because airlines used to in europe and other parts of the world, phones are already being used in flight above 10,000 feet. let's be clear about that. what the fcc is doing is having a discussion about this, opening the pandora's box. it will be at least a year before anything comes about from this discussion process, but it's coming. i'll lay you money. >> really? you think it's inevitable? all right. we'll shake on it. all right the faa said okay, you can text, you can send e-mails and things like that and that's up to each a
the fcc said it's considering lifting the ban on cell phone calls in flight. the agency plans to take up the proposal next month. it's move comes weeks after the faa said it would lift restrictions on the use of electronic devices in the air. a lot of people are skeptical cell foenls pose a safety risk, others will be horrified of the possibility being surrounded by fellow passengers yammering for a cross countries flight. i think this is a terrible idea. i'm just saying this directly. yes....
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the appeals court shoots them down, then the question becomes does the fcc try to classify broadband networks like cable networks or wireless broadband networks as monopoly phone services and that would trigger legal trigger that would cause this avalanche of regulation. that would be bad for any network operator, cable, wireless or phone companies. and in months leading up to this appointment i know her very well, she softened hair stand on title ii, the monopoly phone regulation type format so we will see what that means. tom wanted to hire people who know a lot about this. it come as a surprise that obama's second term fcc is going to be more regulatory than romney would have been. dennis: the big threat to the entire communication industry is if the fcc threatened to do this, to apply century-old telephone regulations aimed at a government sanctioned monopoly applied to the internet. and let's move on to the second item in spectrum airways coming up, the other is the spectrum that our government gave to broadcasters decades ago, and buying back this free spectrum from the same br
the appeals court shoots them down, then the question becomes does the fcc try to classify broadband networks like cable networks or wireless broadband networks as monopoly phone services and that would trigger legal trigger that would cause this avalanche of regulation. that would be bad for any network operator, cable, wireless or phone companies. and in months leading up to this appointment i know her very well, she softened hair stand on title ii, the monopoly phone regulation type format...
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if the fcc lifts it. it is up to the airline to decide whether to provide the service, the key is what will it cost. >> the key is it is on noxious. i don't want to see people on their cell phones. >> it used to be if you sat next to the screaming child that was the worse thing. now it is next to the talking passengers. >> and arrogance. i don't want to get your work. >> and we'll get new the christmas spirit. and something good and wonderful and magical that's coming up. >>> ahead of the game. >> look how natural it is. we can do it in stages. and advantages. >> i love the fact that it is a training center. you have over 35 different laser technologies that you offer. >>> welcome back. 8:46. plenty of sunshine over the san mateo bridge. we're dealing with another breezy day. gusty winds and that is because of that we have that red flag warning. for tomorrow. less windy. a mild afternoon. plenty of sunshine in the 60s for the highs. as for next week. we do have rain in the fike and that's coming just in t
if the fcc lifts it. it is up to the airline to decide whether to provide the service, the key is what will it cost. >> the key is it is on noxious. i don't want to see people on their cell phones. >> it used to be if you sat next to the screaming child that was the worse thing. now it is next to the talking passengers. >> and arrogance. i don't want to get your work. >> and we'll get new the christmas spirit. and something good and wonderful and magical that's coming...