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FCC chairman: I'm no fan of in-flight calls USA TODAY NEW YORK (AP) — A day after setting off an uproar among travelers opposed to in-flight phone calls, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission Chairman backtracked, saying he personally isn't in favor of calls on planes. The role of the FCC ... See all stories on this topic »

FCC eyes lifting ban on cell calls on planes USA TODAY The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing its 22-year ban against in-flight cellphone calls, igniting concerns among frequent fliers about plane cabins becoming much noisier. At its meeting Dec. 12, the FCC will consider changing its rules to ... See all stories on this topic »

FCC ban on in-flight cellphone calls may be lifted Los Angeles Times The ban was originally put in place because of potential interference to wireless networks on the ground, an outdated concern that an FCC official now says "can be successfully managed with modern technology." The FCC, which abandoned a similar ... See all stories on this topic »

FCC to Weigh Allowing Cellphone Use on Flights New York Times An F.C.C. official said airlines in the United States would be given the option of outfitting their planes with equipment that would allow the use of cellphones once a plane climbed above 10,000 feet, but the airlines would not be required to provide ... See all stories on this topic »

FCC sees backlash after proposing to allow in-flight cellphone calls on planes Washington Post One FCC commissioner received hundreds of e-mails complaining that the move would lead to unbearable noise pollution, an aide said. Passengers are already crammed into smaller seats and tighter rows, and being forced to listen to one another's calls ... See all stories on this topic »

FCC chairman says he's no fan of in-flight calls Post-Bulletin FILE - In this Wednesday, May 1, 2013, file photo, President Barack Obama announces his nominees for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Tom Wheeler, right. A day after setting off an uproar among travelers opposed to in-flight phone calls, ... See all stories on this topic »

FCC to consider allowing cell phone calls on flights CNN Washington (CNN) -- Making a cell phone call while aloft could become a reality under a proposal by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. Cell phone calls, texting and other mobile services would be allowed when the aircraft are flying above ... See all stories on this topic »

Cellphones on planes? FCC considers cell service at 30000 feet. Christian Science Monitor Should the FCC lift its restrictions on cellphone use, airlines would still have the option of deciding whether to equip planes with picocells — small, satellite base stations — to handle calls. American Airlines spokeswoman Andrea Huguely said the ... See all stories on this topic »

FCC chairman says he even opposes in-flight calls Post-Bulletin FCC chairman says he even opposes in-flight calls. Story · Comments. Print: Create a hardcopy of this page; Font Size: Default font size: Larger font size. Posted: Friday, November 22, 2013 5:03 pm | Updated: 6:04 pm, Fri Nov 22, 2013. FCC chairman ... See all stories on this topic »

FCC Data Show More Than One-Third of 9-1-1 Calls from Cell Phones in Utah ... Consumer Electronics Net WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --A new analysis of data released by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shows that more than one-third of all calls received by 9-1-1 emergency centers in Utah from wireless phones in June ... See all stories on this topic »