FCC lays out rules for replacing Huawei and ZTE telecoms equipment
The agency affirmed its stance that Huawei is a national security threat.
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Senate confirms Trump nominee to the FCC
Nathan Simington's confirmation is likely to leave the agency in a deadlock.
Ajit Pai is stepping down as FCC chairman. What happens next?
Pai's plan to resign is uncontroversial, unlike his tenure as chairman
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Bose's unannounced Sport Open Earbuds leak via FCC filings
They appear to be a version of the company's Sport Earbuds, but with a hook.
T-Mobile activates 988 for emergency mental health services
Providers have until 2022 to add support for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number.
FCC funding aims to guarantee 100 Mbps internet throughout Puerto Rico
The agency says one-third of the territory will have access 1 Gbps internet as well.
FCC estimates it'll cost carriers $1.8 billion to replace Huawei, ZTE hardware
'Rip and replace' measures have put small carriers in a bind.
US wireless carriers pledge to suspend cancellations amid outbreak
For the next 60 days, they'll waive non-payment and late fees.
FCC asks telecom companies to help trace international robocalls
It’s asking gateway service providers to help track down ‘fraudsters.’
FCC commits $20.4 billion to help close the rural digital divide
$16 billion will bring high-speed broadband to ‘wholly unserved’ areas.
FCC rolls out a $9 billion fund for rural 5G connectivity
It will replace the $4.5 billion Mobility Fund Phase II to bring 4G LTE to rural areas.
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.
FCC approves Nexstar’s $6.4 billion acquisition of Tribune Media
As part of the deal, Nexstar will sell 21 of its channels.
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.'
FCC proposes '988' for quick access to national suicide prevention line
Making it "easier for Americans in crisis to access potentially life-saving resources."
FCC chairman Ajit Pai endorses T-Mobile / Sprint merger
He already said he'd ask commissioners to greenlight the deal.
FCC approves another $137 million to expand rural broadband access
It'll bring high-speed internet to 36,579 homes and businesses over the next decade.
Elizabeth Warren reveals $85 billion rural broadband plan
She also aims to restore net neutrality.
FCC bans spoofed text messages and international robocalls
It can punish the 'bad actors' behind the scams too.
