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FCC cuts off a voice provider for failing to protect against robocalls
The FCC has cut off a voice provider that didn't do enough to block robocall scams.
Jon Fingas11.22.2022The FCC is cracking down on ringless voicemail spam
The FCC is cracking down on ringless voicemail spam that clutters your inbox.
Jon Fingas11.21.2022The FCC's new, more accurate broadband maps may lead to improved coverage
The FCC has finally shared new broadband maps that (theoretically) improve internet coverage.
Jon Fingas11.21.2022FCC orders ISPs to display labels clearly showing speeds and itemized fees
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced new rules that will require ISPs to display easy-to-read-and-understand labels that show key facts about their products at the point of sale.
Mariella Moon11.18.2022FCC proposes rules to prevent fake emergency alerts
The FCC has proposed rules that could limit false emergency alerts meant to create panic.
Jon Fingas10.27.2022FCC will start kicking voice providers out of its robocall database
The FCC is now telling some voice providers it will kick them from its robocall database if they don't improve their anti-spam efforts.
Jon Fingas10.03.2022Satellites must be deorbited within five years of completing missions, FCC rules
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules to address the growing risk of "space junk."
Steve Dent09.30.2022SpaceX wants to put Starlink internet on rural school buses
A SpaceX pilot program will put Starlink satellite internet access aboard school buses to keep rural students online.
Jon Fingas09.22.2022FCC proposes ‘five-year rule’ for dead satellite disposal
The Federal Communications Commission wants to do something about space junk in low Earth orbit.
Igor Bonifacic09.10.2022Inaccurate maps are delaying the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s broadband funding
Nearly nine months after Congress passed President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill, the federal government has yet to allocate any of the $42.5 billion in funding the legislation set aside for expanding broadband service in underserved communities.
Igor Bonifacic08.14.2022FCC rejects Starlink request for nearly $900 million in broadband subsidies
Starlink has lost its bid to receive nearly $900 million in broadband funds from the FCC.
Jon Fingas08.10.2022FCC votes to boost manufacturing in space
The FCC has voted to support in-space manufacturing — this could help produce satellites and stations in orbit.
Jon Fingas08.05.2022Senate bill aims to restore net neutrality, including throttling safeguards
Senators have introduced a bill that would let the FCC reinstate net neutrality.
Jon Fingas07.29.2022FCC needs additional $3 billion to help US carriers replace Huawei and ZTE equipment
Removing Chinese equipment from American wireless networks will cost more than anticipated.
Igor Bonifacic07.16.2022FCC chair proposes raising broadband standard to 100Mbps
The FCC chairwoman has proposed raising the national broadband standard to 100Mbps — the first increase since 2015.
Jon Fingas07.15.2022FCC clears SpaceX to put its Starlink satellite WiFi in vehicles
SpaceX's satellite internet service is officially going mobile after the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday authorized the company to provide its Starlink WiFi service to vehicles.
Andrew Tarantola07.01.2022FCC cracks down on robocalls originating from small carriers
The policy change impacts small carriers popular with robocallers.
Amrita Khalid06.30.2022FCC Commissioner urges Google and Apple to ban TikTok
Brendan Carr references reports that say Beijing-based employees have access to US TikTok user data.
Mariella Moon06.29.2022SpaceX accuses Dish of 'faulty' analysis in ongoing battle over 5G spectrum
Dish's plan to use 12GHz radio spectrum for its 5G network could drastically affect the Starlink satellite internet network, according to SpaceX.
Steve Dent06.24.2022The FCC has a plan to boost rural broadband download speeds to 100 Mbps
The proposed changes could see some users get a 20-fold speed increase.
Kris Holt05.20.2022