Google Voice Apps Removal: Howard Stern’s nemesis closes in on AT&T and Apple
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The FCC, the organisation that regulates communications in the US, has written to both Apple and AT&T, making enquiries about this week’s complete removal of all Google Voice apps from the iTunes app store.
The Federal regulator (and same one that once fined US radio “shock jock” Howard Stern half a million dollars for allegedly allowing biting on his radio show), has asked each party what role they played, and whether they colluded in the matter.
In the letter to AT&T, they question whether there are
any terms in AT&T’s customer agreements that limit customer usage of certain third-party applications? If so, please indicate how consumers are informed of such limitations and whether such limitations are posted on the iTunes website as well. In general, what is AT&T’s role in certifying applications on devices that run over AT&T’s 3G network? What, if any, applications require AT&T’s approval to be added to a device? Are there any differences between AT&T’s treatment of the iPhone and other devices used on its 3G network?”
You can read both letters in full by following the links below.
See also:
Apple “Blames AT&T” for Google Voice Ban
AT&T “Blames Apple” for Google Voice Ban
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