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Reports: Obama to nominate former CTIA head Wheeler to be FCC chief

President Obama is expected to nominate former CTIA chief Tom Wheeler to be the next chairman of the FCC, according to multiple reports, which would place the former telecom industry lobbyist at the head of regulating an increasingly complex wireless industry.

Report: Former CTIA chief Wheeler front-runner for top FCC post

Tom Wheeler, a former CTIA president who is now a venture capitalist and a larger donor to President Obama, is a lead choice to succeed Julius Genachowski as the chairman of the FCC, according to a  TIME  report.

FCC priorities unlikely to change during Obama's second term

Now that President Obama has been re-elected, many in the wireless industry are trying to determine how the FCC might change during his second term. Most agree that even if FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski steps down during Obama's second term, the FCC's policy priorities are unlikely to charge very much.

FCC approves use of LTE in 800 MHz band, opening door for Sprint

The FCC voted to remove technical restrictions on the 800 MHz band, allowing the deployment of 3G and LTE service on the spectrum, which should clear the way for Sprint Nextel ( NYSE:S ) to eventually

Senate approves FCC nominees Pai, Rosenworcel

The Senate on Monday confirmed President Barack Obama's two nominees to the Federal Communications Commission, a move that will bring the FCC back to its full complement of five commissioners.

Senate panel approves FCC nominees, but Grassley threatens to block vote

The Senate Commerce Committee approved President Obama's two nominees for open FCC commissioner positions, but the nominations may still be delayed by a senator seeking more information from the FCC

FCC nominees greeted warmly, but pressed on AT&T/T-Mobile staff report

President Obama's two new nominees for the FCC--Republican Ajit Vradaraj Pai and Democrat Jessica Rosenworcel--were lauded at a Commerce Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday for their expertise

Obama nominates two new FCC commissioners

President Obama nominated two new commissioners to the FCC, a Democrat and a Republican, and if they are confirmed by the Senate the five-member commission will once again be operating at full