FCC blocks robocall middleman One Eye from future campaignsThe company allowed overseas scams, including impersonating financial institutions.By W. Shanklin, 05.11.2023
The FCC wants carriers to notify you sooner when there's a data breachA proposal would eliminate a week-long wait for notifying users.By J. Fingas, 01.06.2023
The EU extends its 'Roam-like-at-home' mobile service rule through 2032The agreement was set to expire at the end of June, but it still doesn't apply to the UK.By A. Tarantola, 06.30.2022
Canada joins Five Eyes allies in banning Huawei and ZTE 5G telecom gearWireless providers must rip out 4G and 5G equipment at their own expense.By S. Dent, 05.20.2022
Telecoms giant Ericsson may have paid ISIS for access to IraqThe company admits finding purchases for transport routes in Iraq controlled by the terrorist group.By M. Moon, 02.16.2022
UK bans installation of Huawei 5G equipment starting September 2021UK telecoms will rely on equipment from Nokia and Ericsson, instead.By S. Dent, 11.30.2020
Huawei reportedly bets on Shanghai chip plant to overcome US trade banIt wouldn't help the company's phone business, however.By J. Fingas, 11.01.2020
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
UK reportedly aims to drop Huawei from 5G networks in 3 yearsIt's backtracking on previous allowances for the Chinese tech giant.By J. Fingas, 05.23.2020
The USA's latest trade legislation is more bad news for Huawei phonesThe company just lost its main chip provider.By R. England, 05.18.2020
Trump extends telecom order behind Huawei ban until May 2021Huawei and ZTE won't be resuming US business any time soon.By J. Fingas, 05.13.2020
Senate panel wants stricter oversight of Chinese telecomsIt believes the US has been soft on Chinese tech for decades.By J. Fingas, 04.19.2020
Saudi Arabia may be spying on its citizens via US mobile networksIts telecoms are requesting suspicious amounts of data from US mobile carriers.By C. Fisher, 03.30.2020
Net neutrality foe Ajit Pai tapped to take over the FCCPai has already pledged to undo many of the commission's open internet regulations.By A. Dalton, 01.20.2017
Robocall 'strike force' sets out to end unwanted callsTechnical experts from across the industry have it out for scammers.By C. Velazco, 08.19.2016
Ofcom orders BT to make Openreach a 'legally separate company'One step short of breaking them up for good.By N. Summers, 07.26.2016