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09.16.19

Politics

US Senators ask the FCC to review licenses with China-owned telecoms

Senators Schumer and Cotton fear the networks could pose a national security risk.

By C. Fisher, 09.16.19

09.16.19

FCC approves Nexstar’s $6.4 billion acquisition of Tribune Media

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Business

FCC approves Nexstar’s $6.4 billion acquisition of Tribune Media

As part of the deal, Nexstar will sell 21 of its channels.

By C. Fisher, 09.16.19

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09.11.19

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Space

SpaceX confirms it's almost ready to test its orbital Starship

It wants to quickly follow Starhopper with the real deal.

By J. Fingas, 09.11.19

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09.09.19

FCC wants to fine CBS for using fake emergency alert in 'Young Sheldon'

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Politics

FCC wants to fine CBS for using fake emergency alert in 'Young Sheldon'

It proposed a $272,000 penalty for a sound effect that 'resembled actual EAS tones.'

By K. Holt, 09.09.19

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09.04.19

FCC offers another $950 million for broadband in Puerto Rico

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Internet

FCC offers another $950 million for broadband in Puerto Rico

It's hoping this will lead to 5G and fiber internet access.

By J. Fingas, 09.04.19

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08.18.19

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Internet

After Math: Plead the fifth

Please enjoy these thinly veiled references to a turn-of-the-century comedy sketch show.

By A. Tarantola, 08.18.19

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08.17.19

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Mobile

Lawmakers urge the FCC to seek public input on T-Mobile / Sprint merger

They're asking the commission to delay voting on the deal.

By M. Moon, 08.17.19

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08.16.19

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'Jimmy Kimmel Live' fined $395,000 for using emergency alert tones

"The Walking Dead" and other shows were also forced to pay damages.

By S. Dent, 08.16.19

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08.15.19

FCC proposes '988' for quick access to national suicide prevention line

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Security

FCC proposes '988' for quick access to national suicide prevention line

Making it "easier for Americans in crisis to access potentially life-saving resources."

By C. Fisher, 08.15.19

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08.14.19

What to do when the robocalls won't stop

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Mobile

What to do when the robocalls won't stop

What's illegal, what's not, and what you can do to get rid of them.

By N. Lee, 08.14.19

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Fcc

US Senators ask the FCC to review licenses with China-owned telecoms

FCC approves Nexstar’s $6.4 billion acquisition of Tribune Media

SpaceX confirms it's almost ready to test its orbital Starship

FCC wants to fine CBS for using fake emergency alert in 'Young Sheldon'

FCC offers another $950 million for broadband in Puerto Rico

After Math: Plead the fifth

Lawmakers urge the FCC to seek public input on T-Mobile / Sprint merger

'Jimmy Kimmel Live' fined $395,000 for using emergency alert tones

FCC proposes '988' for quick access to national suicide prevention line

What to do when the robocalls won't stop

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