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The FCC plans to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules
FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel has announced the agency's plans to restore net neutrality protections. Previous rules, which prevented ISPs from blocking or throttling specific websites, were nixed in 2017 under the Trump administration.
Kris Holt09.26.2023Anna Gomez confirmed as FCC commissioner, breaking a 32-month deadlock
For the first time in Joe Biden's presidency, Democrats will have a majority at the Federal Communications Commission and the ability to undo Trump-era deregulation in the internet and communications industries. The Senate has confirmed Anna Gomez as the agency's third Democratic commissioner, bringing an end to a 32-month partisan split on the panel.
Kris Holt09.07.2023FCC issues record $300 million fine for auto warranty robocallers
After a months-long investigation, the FCC has decided to go ahead with its proposed record-setting $300 million fine against “the largest illegal robocall operation” the agency had ever encountered. This is the largest fine ever issued by the FCC, due to the massive scope and illegality of the robocalling operation.
Lawrence Bonk08.03.2023The US government wants to label secure IoT devices with a 'Cyber Trust Mark'
It could label qualifying items like smart fridges.
Sarah Fielding07.18.2023A 5G deadline could ground some US flights starting July 1st
Planes without compatible altimeters won't be allowed to fly in low visibility.
Sarah Fielding06.26.2023The FCC is preparing to take a 'fresh look' at internet data caps
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairperson Jessica Rosenworcel wants to open a formal Notice of Inquiry into the impact of internet data caps on consumers.
Steve Dent06.19.2023FCC orders Avid Telecom to stop health insurance-related robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission has issued a cease and desist letter to Avid Telecom, the same company sued by nearly all Attorneys General in the US for alleged robocall activities.
Mariella Moon06.08.2023FCC blocks robocall middleman One Eye from future campaigns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today ordered voice service providers to block the global gateway provider One Eye. The FCC says the company, which serves as an “on-ramp” to US phone networks from outside the country, enabled robocall scams like impersonating a major financial institution and calls about bogus “preauthorized orders” placed in consumers’ names. The Biden administration’s FCC has focused on increasing its ability to enforce robocalls.
Will Shanklin05.11.2023New York AG fines companies that spammed FCC with fake anti-net neutrality comments
New York's Attorney General has made companies pay $615,000 for posting bogus comments supporting the FCC's repeal of net neutrality.
Jon Fingas05.11.2023Cable and satellite providers may have to advertise the true price of TV service
An FCC proposal may force cable and satellite providers to advertise the real price of a TV subscription.
Jon Fingas03.22.2023FCC proposal would make it easier for smartphones to link to satellites
The FCC has proposed rules that would help satellite-to-phone services get started.
Jon Fingas03.16.2023FCC makes its first rule to block scam robotexts official
Mobile providers are now required to block messages that are 'highly likely to be illegal.'
Sean Buckley03.16.2023Public internet advocate Gigi Sohn withdraws from FCC consideration
Gigi Sohn, President Biden's pick to serve as the critical fifth vote on the Federal Communications Commission, is withdrawing her nomination to serve on the country's top telecom regulator.
Igor Bonifacic03.07.2023FCC chair proposes rules to reduce scam robotexts
Providers would have to block robotexts from unused, invalid and unallocated numbers, among others, if an FCC proposal is approved.
Kris Holt02.22.2023FCC proposals require phone companies to help domestic violence survivors
The FCC's proposed rules would make carriers help domestic violence survivors.
Jon Fingas02.16.2023The FCC wants carriers to notify you sooner when there's a data breach
The FCC has proposed rules that could let carriers alert you to data breaches much sooner.
Jon Fingas01.06.2023Robocall company may receive the largest FCC fine ever
The FCC has proposed a $299,997,000 fine against "the largest robocall firm" it has ever investigated.
Steve Dent12.22.2022Sonos filing hints that its next speakers will support WiFi 6
Sonos has never used WiFi 6 in its products, but a speaker with that feature has just passed through the FCC.
Steve Dent12.19.2022FCC allows SpaceX to deploy 7,500 second-gen Starlink satellites
The FCC has given SpaceX the go-ahead to build, deploy and operate up to 7,500 Starlink satellites for its Gen2 constellation.
Mariella Moon12.02.2022FCC bans telecom and video surveillance gear from Huawei, ZTE and other Chinese companies
The FCC announced that it's officially banning some future equipment from Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision and Dahua from being sold in the US.
Devindra Hardawar11.25.2022