The FCC will crack down on ISPs to address 'digital discrimination' in poorer areas
The commission also announced new rules against SIM swapping and port-out scams.
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US Senate begins collecting evidence on how AI could thwart robocalls
Witnesses called for greater action from the FCC and other government agencies.
FCC moves forward with its plan to restore Obama-era net neutrality protections
Commissioners advanced a proposal to reclassify broadband as an essential communications service.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Your phone will blare a national emergency alert test at 2:20PM ET
Prepare for a jarring noise.
The FCC has begun fining companies over their dead satellites
Dish Network was fined $150,000 after it admitted to improperly disposing of a satellite.
The FCC plans to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules
It may take several months until the rules are back in place, and legal challenges may lie ahead.
Anna Gomez confirmed as FCC commissioner, breaking a 32-month deadlock
The agency now has a tie-breaker vote for the first time since President Biden took office.FCC issues record $300 million fine for auto warranty robocallers
The organization placed five billion calls in 2021.
The US government wants to label secure IoT devices with a 'Cyber Trust Mark'
It could label qualifying items like smart fridges and routers.
A 5G deadline could ground some US flights starting July 1st
Planes without compatible altimeters won't be allowed to fly in low visibility.
The FCC is preparing to take a 'fresh look' at internet data caps
It's also looking to see if it can legally 'take actions' against them.
FCC orders Avid Telecom to stop health insurance-related robocalls
It issued a cease-and-desist letter against the company.
FCC blocks robocall middleman One Eye from future campaigns
The company allowed overseas scams, including impersonating financial institutions.
New York AG fines companies that spammed FCC with fake anti-net neutrality comments
The astroturfers used millions of people's identities without permission.
Cable and satellite providers may have to advertise the true price of TV service
The FCC proposal could make streaming services more attractive.
FCC proposal would make it easier for smartphones to link to satellites
More carriers could use satellites to provide coverage in remote areas.
FCC makes its first rule to block scam robotexts official
Mobile providers are now required to block messages that are 'highly likely to be illegal.'
Public internet advocate Gigi Sohn withdraws from FCC consideration
Sohn's nomination was mired in political and industry opposition.
FCC chair proposes rules to reduce scam robotexts
If the rules are approved, providers would need to block texts that are 'highly likely to be illegal.'
FCC proposals require phone companies to help domestic violence survivors
Carriers would have to split family lines and hide calls to hotlines.
