The federal probe was launched after the policy group Free Press filed a complaint in June 2011 alleging Verizon Wireless had asked Google to remove or disable Android Market applications that circumvented Verizon s $20 tethering charge. The group maintained such action violated special conditions Verizon agreed to when it purchased 700 MHz C Block licenses in 2008 to operate its LTE service. This is believed to be the first time the FCC has enforced open access over that spectrum, according to published reports. A spokesman said the company settled with the FCC in order to devote more attention to serving its customers.
Source: https://threatpost.com/verizon-settles-fcc-125-million-over-tethering-block-073112/76869/