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Biden'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.
T-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.
FCC 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.
AT&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.
FCC 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.
NY 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Mozilla 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Mozilla has been joined by Reddit and Vimeo in a renewed push to get the FCC to reinstate federal net neutrality rules repealed during the Trump era.
FCC fines two Texas telemarketers $225 million for making 1 billion robocalls
The fine is the largest in the agency's history.
Senators 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.
Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile spent $78 billion on C-band spectrum for 5G
Verizon spent $45.4 billion, more than every other participant combined, to secure 3,511 individual 20Mhz blocks of spectrum across the country.
Huawei files lawsuit disputing FCC 'security threat' designation
Huawei has filed a lawsuit to challenge its designation as a national security threat to the US.
DOJ drops lawsuit challenging California's net neutrality law
The U.S. Justice Department (DoJ) dropped its lawsuit against California’s net neutrality law on Monday, reports Reuters, foreshadowing the Biden administration’s approach to internet regulation. Acting Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel welcomed the news as a sign that open internet rules would soon be reinstated across the country. "When the FCC, over my objection, rolled back its net neutrality policies, states like California sought to fill the void with their own laws," Rosenworcel said in a press statement.
Democrats call on the FCC to expand internet access for students
In an open letter, US Democrats have called on the FCC to expand internet access to students for online learning.
SpaceX filing reveals Starlink internet service has over 10,000 users
SpaceX's Starlink internet service is still in beta, but is already used by over 10,000 people
President Biden names Jessica Rosenworcel acting FCC chair
Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC’s leading Democrat, will serve as acting chairwoman, replacing Ajit Pai.
After Math: 24-hour PogChamps and 56-inch 'Hyperscreens'
The virtual CES 2021 starts this week, and Section 230 is apparently staying put. Here are some of the top headlines from this just bonkers week.
FCC head Ajit Pai won't reform Section 230 before he leaves office
After announcing that he planned to “clarify” the meaning Section 230 free speech internet rules back in October 2020, FAA chairman Ajit Pai has now backed away from that idea.
FCC orders phone companies to help trace illegal robocallers
The FCC didn’t have a limit for non-telemarketing calls before this change.