Public internet advocate Gigi Sohn withdraws from FCC considerationSohn's nomination was mired in political and industry opposition.By I. Bonifacic, 03.07.2023
FCC chair proposes rules to reduce scam robotextsIf the rules are approved, providers would need to block texts that are 'highly likely to be illegal.'By K. Holt, 02.22.2023
FCC proposes ‘five-year rule’ for dead satellite disposalThe agency will vote on the regulation later this month.By I. Bonifacic, 09.10.2022
FCC needs additional $3 billion to help US carriers replace Huawei and ZTE equipmentThe agency originally allocated for $1.9 billion for "rip and replace" measures.By I. Bonifacic, 07.16.2022
FCC says Russia’s Kaspersky Lab is a national security threatIt's the first cybersecurity firm to end up on the commission's threat list.By I. Bonifacic, 03.26.2022
Senate committee advances FCC nominee Gigi SohnThe nomination of Alvaro Bedoya to the FTC will also move to a full Senate vote.By K. Holt, 03.03.2022
US carriers ask the FCC for $5.6 billion to replace Huawei and ZTE equipmentThe agency had set aside $1.9 billion for "rip and replace" measures.By I. Bonifacic, 02.06.2022
Federal appeals court upholds California net neutrality lawThe four trade groups behind the original lawsuit are weighing their options.By I. Bonifacic, 01.29.2022
AT&T and Verizon settle FCC 911 outage investigationsAlong with CenturyLink and Intrado, they'll pay a combined settlement of over $6 million.By K. Holt, 12.17.2021
AT&T, Verizon offer to limit 5G power over aircraft safety concernsThey say they will keep the limits in place for six months.By I. Bonifacic, 11.24.2021
FCC revokes China Telecom's ability to offer services in the USThe company has 60 days to comply with the order.By I. Bonifacic, 10.26.2021
New FCC rules could force wireless carriers to block spam textsIt's hoping to stop the messages before they ever get to your phone.By I. Bonifacic, 10.18.2021
NY AG report finds 18 million FCC net neutrality comments were fakeOut of a total of 22 million.By I. Bonifacic, 05.06.2021
FCC lays out rules for replacing Huawei and ZTE telecoms equipmentThe agency affirmed its stance that Huawei is a national security threat.By K. Holt, 12.10.2020
Senate confirms Trump nominee to the FCCNathan Simington's confirmation is likely to leave the agency in a deadlock.By I. Bonifacic, 12.08.2020
Ajit Pai is stepping down as FCC chairman. What happens next?Pai's plan to resign is uncontroversial, unlike his tenure as chairmanBy C. Velazco, 12.08.2020
Bose's unannounced Sport Open Earbuds leak via FCC filingsThey appear to be a version of the company's Sport Earbuds, but with a hook.By K. Holt, 12.03.2020
T-Mobile activates 988 for emergency mental health servicesProviders have until 2022 to add support for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number.By K. Holt, 11.20.2020
FCC funding aims to guarantee 100 Mbps internet throughout Puerto RicoThe agency says one-third of the territory will have access 1 Gbps internet as well.By I. Bonifacic, 11.02.2020
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.By K. Holt, 09.04.2020