strollingbones
Diamond Member
The Federal Communications Commission is being way progressive. Just days after Apple shot down Google Voice related apps the FCC pounced with a bevy of questions for Apple, AT&T and Google.
The FCC sent letters to all parties involved seeking information. For Apple, the FCC wants to know the process behind the companys rejection of Google Voice apps. It also wants to know whether Apple acted alone or consulted with AT&T. The FCC also wants to delve into AT&Ts say in Apple app approval, customer usage limits and other details. The FCC also wants to know the Apple app approval process from the Google perspective.
Its unheard of for the FCC to move this quickly. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski is a techie and a Silicon Valley veteran. It shows. The Apple-AT&T-Google Voice flap was barely a few days old before the FCC pounced.
FCC's more proactive stance: Should we cheer or worry? | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com
The FCC sent letters to all parties involved seeking information. For Apple, the FCC wants to know the process behind the companys rejection of Google Voice apps. It also wants to know whether Apple acted alone or consulted with AT&T. The FCC also wants to delve into AT&Ts say in Apple app approval, customer usage limits and other details. The FCC also wants to know the Apple app approval process from the Google perspective.
Its unheard of for the FCC to move this quickly. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski is a techie and a Silicon Valley veteran. It shows. The Apple-AT&T-Google Voice flap was barely a few days old before the FCC pounced.
FCC's more proactive stance: Should we cheer or worry? | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com