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White House picks Jessica Rosenworcel as first female FCC chair
The White House has nominated Jessica Rosenworcel as the FCC's first permanent female leader.
Jon Fingas10.26.2021New FCC rules could force wireless carriers to block spam texts
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking to create new rules targeting spam text messages.
Igor Bonifacic10.18.2021IKEA is working on a Spotify-enabled speaker that doubles as a lamp
Ikea may soon release a new Bluetooth "Vappeby" speaker with a couple of interesting twists, according to an FCC filing.
Steve Dent10.18.2021FCC proposes new rules to combat SIM swapping scams
The FCC has started the rulemaking process to address SIM swapping scams and port-out frauds.
Mariella Moon10.01.2021New FCC rules could force telephone companies to block robocalls to 911 call centers
On Thursday, the FCC proposed new rules that would require telephone companies to block robocalls made to those facilities.
Igor Bonifacic09.30.2021Amazon complains Elon Musk's companies don't play by the rules
Amazon's and SpaceX's FCC spat isn't over.
Mariella Moon09.09.2021FCC proposes $5 million fine for activists behind election robocalls
The FCC has proposed a $5 million fine against John M. Burkman and Jacob Alexander Wohl who allegedly tried to discourage people from voting by mail.
Mariella Moon08.25.2021The FCC releases its first mobile broadband map
The tool allows you to compare the LTE and voice coverage areas of the country’s four largest carriers, showing where you can expect to see wireless download and upload speeds of at least 5 Mbps and 1 Mbps, respectively.
Igor Bonifacic08.06.2021Amazon hopes to track your sleep habits with radar
Amazon now has FCC approval to use radar to track your sleeping habits, much like what you see in the Google Nest Hub.
Jon Fingas07.10.2021Biden's wide-ranging executive order covers Big Tech, net neutrality and more
The president will sign a new executive order today that's aimed at cutting down on anticompetitive practices.
Cherlynn Low07.09.2021T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon have taken steps to reduce spoofed scam calls
All three major US carriers have met the deadline to implement the FCC's new anti-spoofing protocol designed to protect users from scam caller impersonation.
Steve Dent07.01.2021FCC changes how emergency alerts appear on your phone
The FCC is changing how you'll get emergency warnings — your phone will soon show 'National Alerts' that include FEMA warnings.
Jon Fingas06.18.2021AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile will start providing z-axis data for 911 calls
Major US wireless carriers have a seven day deadline to start including vertical location data when callers dial 911.
Richard Lawler06.03.2021FCC approves $7 billion internet fund to connect schools and libraries
The FCC has announced two significant developments that will help more people get connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steve Dent05.11.2021NY AG report finds 18 million FCC net neutrality comments were fake
It turns out there was far more fraud than previously thought during the FCC's flawed net neutrality commenting process.
Igor Bonifacic05.06.2021The FCC is going to hold providers accountable for anti-robocall efforts
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is introducing a new database all voice providers will have to use to allow the agency to track the work they're doing to stop robocalls.
Igor Bonifacic04.20.2021The FCC wants to know how fast your internet connection is
The FCC has had a speed test app since 2013, but under Acting Chair Jessica Rosenworcel it's asking that more Americans download and use the software.
Igor Bonifacic04.12.2021Mozilla leads campaign for FCC to reinstate federal net neutrality law
Firefox maker Mozilla has been joined by Reddit and Vimeo in a renewed push to get the FCC to reinstate federal net neutrality rules repealed during the Trump era.
Saqib Shah03.19.2021FCC fines two Texas telemarketers $225 million for making 1 billion robocalls
The fine is the largest in the agency's history.
Igor Bonifacic03.17.2021Senators ask the FCC to change the definition of high-speed broadband
A group of four senators is calling on the Federal Communications Commission to change its definition of high-speed broadband and significantly increase base speeds.
Karissa Bell03.04.2021