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FCC proposes stricter requirements for reporting data breaches
The FCC chair has shared tougher data breach reporting requirements that would include disclosing accidental breaches.
AT&T and Verizon settle FCC 911 outage investigations
Along with CenturyLink and Intrado, they'll pay a combined settlement of over $6 million.
FCC aims to make emergency alerts more accessible for the hard of hearing
An FCC proposal would make the Emergency Alert System more accessible to people with hearing issues.
Senate confirms Jessica Rosenworcel as first female FCC chair
The Senate has confirmed Jessica Rosenworcel as the FCC's first permanent female chair.
AT&T, Verizon offer to limit 5G power over aircraft safety concerns
It's a rare move for two carriers with a lot invested in their respective C-band rollouts.
T-Mobile will pay $19.5 million settlement for 12-hour 911 outage (updated)
T-Mobile is settling with the FCC for $19.5 million over a 12-hour outage that led to 911 call failures in 2020.
FCC approves texting to 988 to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
In late October, FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed expanding the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to accept text messages via the 988 three-digit dialing code. On Thursday, the full four-member board voted to enact it.
Biden signs law blocking Huawei and ZTE from receiving FCC licenses
US President Joe Biden has signed into law the Secure Equipment Act that blocks companies like Huawei and ZTE from receiving network licenses.
Boeing gets FCC approval for a satellite broadband network
Boeing has received FCC approval for a satellite broadband network that could complete with rivals like Amazon and SpaceX.
FCC proposes text support for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
An FCC proposal would let people text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline when calling isn't an option.
FCC revokes China Telecom's ability to offer services in the US
Citing national security concerns, the FCC voted unanimously to stop China Telecom Americas from operating in the US.
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.
New FCC rules could force wireless carriers to block spam texts
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking to create new rules targeting spam text messages.
IKEA 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.
FCC proposes new rules to combat SIM swapping scams
The FCC has started the rulemaking process to address SIM swapping scams and port-out frauds.
New 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.
Amazon complains Elon Musk's companies don't play by the rules
Amazon's and SpaceX's FCC spat isn't over.
FCC 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.
The 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.
Amazon 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.