Obama expected to nominate telecom executive Tom Wheeler to chair FCC

(LORI CAIN / BLOOMBERG NEWS)

Critics fear ties to lobbying groups; others say industry background brings much-needed expertise.

Apple’s Tim Cook defends tax practices at Hill hearing

Apple’s Tim Cook defends tax practices at Hill hearing

The CEO says the company’s offshore offices help the U.S. economy.

T-Mobile, Metro PCS finish deal

T-Mobile, Metro PCS finish deal

The merged companies began trading under a new ticker Wednesday.

Google expands Fiber to Austin

Google expands Fiber to Austin

Texas Gov. Rick Perry was on hand for the broadband announcement; Google plans first connections for mid-2014.

Google faces new E.U. complaint over mobile search

Google faces new E.U. complaint over mobile search

FairSearch, a group that includes Microsoft and Nokia, files complaint over Android.