#fcc
#fcc

iPhones may soon be able to use satellite connections indoors

Apple's interest in satellite technology is underscored by Ronald Denwood's involvement with CCC Communication Holdings France, hinting at their strategic plans.

fromEngadget

The FCC is creating a new Council for National Security within the agency

The FCC is establishing a Council for National Security to address competition with China in critical technology sectors.

FCC stands up Council on National Security to fight China

The FCC is forming a Council on National Security to address foreign threats to U.S. tech and telecommunications.

FCC Expands Use of Tool to Block Fake "Government" Robocalls

FCC adopts new rules to combat illegal robocalls by blocking calls from suspicious numbers and ensuring legitimate callers are informed.

Information security

SI Wireless Again Scolds FCC for Lack of Rip-and-Replace Reimbursement

SI Wireless alleges punitive measures from the FCC after a negative article, jeopardizing their financial viability and SCRP participation.

FCC Democrat slams chairman for aiding Trump's "campaign of censorship"

The FCC's actions under Carr are criticized for potentially threatening free speech and press freedom.

Apple

iPhones may soon be able to use satellite connections indoors

Apple's interest in satellite technology is underscored by Ronald Denwood's involvement with CCC Communication Holdings France, hinting at their strategic plans.

fromEngadget

The FCC is creating a new Council for National Security within the agency

The FCC is establishing a Council for National Security to address competition with China in critical technology sectors.

FCC stands up Council on National Security to fight China

The FCC is forming a Council on National Security to address foreign threats to U.S. tech and telecommunications.

FCC Expands Use of Tool to Block Fake "Government" Robocalls

FCC adopts new rules to combat illegal robocalls by blocking calls from suspicious numbers and ensuring legitimate callers are informed.

Information security

SI Wireless Again Scolds FCC for Lack of Rip-and-Replace Reimbursement

SI Wireless alleges punitive measures from the FCC after a negative article, jeopardizing their financial viability and SCRP participation.

FCC Democrat slams chairman for aiding Trump's "campaign of censorship"

The FCC's actions under Carr are criticized for potentially threatening free speech and press freedom.

more#telecommunications

3 days ago

FCC Order Limits Use of COVID-Era Lifeline Rule by Four Providers

The American public pays for the federal subsidies that support the agency's Lifeline program. Therefore, the FCC has a responsibility to be good stewards of those funds.

US politics

5 days ago

Supreme Court overturns 5th Circuit ruling that upended Universal Service Fund

Finally, the Consumers' Research position produces absurd results, divorced from any reasonable understanding of constitutional values. Under its view, a revenue-raising statute containing non-numeric, qualitative standards can never pass muster, no matter how tight the constraints they impose. But a revenue-raising statute with a numeric limit will always pass muster...

US politics

FCC to Auction Spectrum to Help Fund Rip and Replace Program

The FCC's NPRM aims to auction 5G spectrum, funding the Rip and Replace program against Huawei and ZTE.

5 days ago

Gadgets

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' could mean slower Wi-Fi for you

Fundraising

FCC to Auction Spectrum to Help Fund Rip and Replace Program

The FCC's NPRM aims to auction 5G spectrum, funding the Rip and Replace program against Huawei and ZTE.

5 days ago

Gadgets

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' could mean slower Wi-Fi for you

more#spectrum-auction

#trump-administration

fromBusiness Insider

Trump's FCC chair wants to know what rules you think he should scrap

The FCC is seeking public input to identify unnecessary regulations for elimination.

Miscellaneous

Net neutrality under Trump? Not so neutral

3 weeks ago

SF politics

FCC's last Democratic commissioner doesn't know why Trump hasn't fired her yet

fromThe Nation

Right-wing politics

Trump's FCC Chief Brendan Carr Is Acting More Like a Mob Enforcer Than a Federal Regulator

SF politics

Senate confirms Trump's FCC pick, Olivia Trusty

fromBusiness Insider

Trump's FCC chair wants to know what rules you think he should scrap

The FCC is seeking public input to identify unnecessary regulations for elimination.

Miscellaneous

Net neutrality under Trump? Not so neutral

3 weeks ago

SF politics

FCC's last Democratic commissioner doesn't know why Trump hasn't fired her yet

fromThe Nation

Right-wing politics

Trump's FCC Chief Brendan Carr Is Acting More Like a Mob Enforcer Than a Federal Regulator

more#trump-administration

SF politics

Senate confirms Trump's FCC pick, Olivia Trusty

#tcpa

fromBloomberglaw

Privacy professionals

Supreme Court's Hazy Junk Faxes Case Is Sure to Affect Compliance

Law

Supreme Court Weakens Influence of FCC on Lower Courts

fromBloomberglaw

Privacy professionals

Supreme Court's Hazy Junk Faxes Case Is Sure to Affect Compliance

#multilingual-communication

Law

Supreme Court Weakens Influence of FCC on Lower Courts

more#tcpa

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

Trump's FCC delays Multilingual emergency alerts for natural disasters, sparking concern in L.A.

Multilingual emergency alerts are crucial for saving lives during natural disasters.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Emergency alerts go out in Spanish and English, but what happens if you speak another language?

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

Trump's FCC delays Multilingual emergency alerts for natural disasters, sparking concern in L.A.

Multilingual emergency alerts are crucial for saving lives during natural disasters.

fromwww.npr.org

more#multilingual-communication

US news

Emergency alerts go out in Spanish and English, but what happens if you speak another language?

Brendan Carr Is Turning the FCC Into MAGA's Censoring Machine

The FCC, under Chairman Carr, is aligning with Trump's political agenda, threatening media freedom through investigations into news organizations.

Verizon axing DEI programs as it seeks FCC approval for $9.6B Frontier deal

Verizon ends diversity, equity, and inclusion programs amid federal probes affecting its Frontier Communications acquisition bid.

fromAdweek

Here's the Roundup for the Week Ending February 28

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is focusing on re-empowering local TV stations and regulating content moderation on social media.

No DEI allowed for US mergers and acquisitions, says the new FCC chair

Brendan Carr warned that FCC approval of mergers could be at risk if companies maintain DEI practices deemed discriminatory.

Marketing tech

T-Mobile closes Lumos deal after dropping DEI

FCC Chair Brendan Carr warns that companies with DEI policies face merger approval risks, directly influencing T-Mobile's corporate strategy.

4 weeks ago

FCC Republican resigns, leaving agency with just two commissioners

The FCC will soon operate with only two commissioners after the resignations of Starks and Simington.

fromWIRED

Brendan Carr Is Turning the FCC Into MAGA's Censoring Machine

The FCC, under Chairman Carr, is aligning with Trump's political agenda, threatening media freedom through investigations into news organizations.

Verizon axing DEI programs as it seeks FCC approval for $9.6B Frontier deal

Verizon ends diversity, equity, and inclusion programs amid federal probes affecting its Frontier Communications acquisition bid.

fromAdweek

Here's the Roundup for the Week Ending February 28

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is focusing on re-empowering local TV stations and regulating content moderation on social media.

No DEI allowed for US mergers and acquisitions, says the new FCC chair

Brendan Carr warned that FCC approval of mergers could be at risk if companies maintain DEI practices deemed discriminatory.

Marketing tech

T-Mobile closes Lumos deal after dropping DEI

FCC Chair Brendan Carr warns that companies with DEI policies face merger approval risks, directly influencing T-Mobile's corporate strategy.

4 weeks ago

FCC Republican resigns, leaving agency with just two commissioners

The FCC will soon operate with only two commissioners after the resignations of Starks and Simington.

After Supreme Court loss, ISPs ask Trump admin to block state affordability laws

ISPs are concerned about state laws that may impose regulations and price controls on broadband services.

Recent court rulings affirm that states maintain authority to regulate broadband, despite federal deregulation efforts.

#telecommunication

SF music

FCC Hopes to "Supercharge" Satellite Broadband Via Spectrum Expansion

National Football League

FCC Issues NPRM on NG911 Interoperability and Reliability

SF music

FCC Hopes to "Supercharge" Satellite Broadband Via Spectrum Expansion

National Football League

FCC Issues NPRM on NG911 Interoperability and Reliability

more#telecommunication

#public-interest

US politics

It's Not a Threat, That's a Penalty': Pro-Trump FCC Chair Raises Prospect of Pulling CBS's Broadcast License

fromIntelligencer

Tech industry

The Trump FCC Will Bless Your Merger on One Condition

US politics

It's Not a Threat, That's a Penalty': Pro-Trump FCC Chair Raises Prospect of Pulling CBS's Broadcast License

fromIntelligencer

Tech industry

The Trump FCC Will Bless Your Merger on One Condition

Verizon is cutting DEI programs following FCC pressure

Verizon cuts DEI programs amid FCC investigation, signaling a response to scrutiny on corporate diversity practices.

Venture

Verizon's $20 billion Frontier acquisition wins FCC approval

US politics

Verizon becomes latest company to face probe by FCC boss over DEI policies

European startups

fromFast Company

Verizon is cutting DEI programs following FCC pressure

Verizon cuts DEI programs amid FCC investigation, signaling a response to scrutiny on corporate diversity practices.

Venture

Verizon's $20 billion Frontier acquisition wins FCC approval

US politics

Verizon becomes latest company to face probe by FCC boss over DEI policies

more#verizon

FCC commissioner writes op-ed titled, "It's time for Trump to DOGE the FCC"

Simington proposed a broad streamlining of the FCC licensing process, arguing for automated workflows to reduce delays in markets reliant on speed and innovation.

SF politics

Lawmakers Want to Cut Low-Income Schoolchildren Off from the Internet

Senate voted along party lines to repeal free internet access for low-income children.

NYC parents

Senate passes "cruel" Republican plan to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolkids

US politics

Congress votes to pull funding for free Wi-Fi hotspots at schools and libraries

NYC parents

fromFuturism

Lawmakers Want to Cut Low-Income Schoolchildren Off from the Internet

Senate voted along party lines to repeal free internet access for low-income children.

NYC parents

Senate passes "cruel" Republican plan to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolkids

The FCC's proposed rule changes regarding hotspot lending face strong opposition from lawmakers concerned about their impact on digital equity for students.

US politics

Congress votes to pull funding for free Wi-Fi hotspots at schools and libraries

Senate ends FCC rule for funding Wi-Fi hotspots outside schools, igniting debate on internet access and regulations.

Research into alternative to GPS system begins

The FCC is investigating alternatives to GPS to address security vulnerabilities.

Dependence on GPS poses risks that can impact the U.S. economy and safety.

Non-profit organizations

Changes in FCC rules to support GPS alternatives could impact DoD

Roam Research

fromTechzine Global

Research into alternative to GPS system begins

The FCC is investigating alternatives to GPS to address security vulnerabilities.

Dependence on GPS poses risks that can impact the U.S. economy and safety.

Non-profit organizations

Changes in FCC rules to support GPS alternatives could impact DoD

FCC NPRM Aims to Address TRACED Loophole to Help Stop Robocalls

Robocalls can exploit older networks to bypass caller authentication systems, necessitating regulatory improvements by the FCC.

FCC launches new Council for National Security to counter threats from China

The FCC has launched a Council for National Security to combat threats from foreign adversaries, particularly China.

fromDatabreaches

Privacy professionals

FCC proposes new cybersecurity mandates for submarine cable operators in major rule review, seeks public input

fromNextgov.com

Privacy professionals

Cyber label program could expand past consumer goods, FCC commissioner predicts

FCC NPRM Aims to Address TRACED Loophole to Help Stop Robocalls

Robocalls can exploit older networks to bypass caller authentication systems, necessitating regulatory improvements by the FCC.

FCC launches new Council for National Security to counter threats from China

The FCC has launched a Council for National Security to combat threats from foreign adversaries, particularly China.

fromDatabreaches

Privacy professionals

FCC proposes new cybersecurity mandates for submarine cable operators in major rule review, seeks public input

fromNextgov.com

Privacy professionals

Cyber label program could expand past consumer goods, FCC commissioner predicts

more#cybersecurity

FCC Releases NPRM to Update Spectrum Sharing Rules, Advance Satellite Broadband

The FCC's initiative aims to update outdated power restrictions on satellite systems to enhance spectrum efficiency and accommodate the evolving demands of modern satellite technologies.

SF politics

Right-wing politics

fromPoynter

The repeal of the fairness doctrine accelerated the polarization of US media - Poynter

The repeal of the Fairness Doctrine by the FCC led to a significant shift in the media landscape, paving the way for partisan media.

#att

Alternative transportation

FCC chairman Brendan Carr starts granting telecom lobby's wish list

NYC startup

AST SpaceMobile and AT&T Get FCC OK to Test Direct-to-Satellite Cellular on FirstNet

Alternative transportation

FCC chairman Brendan Carr starts granting telecom lobby's wish list

NYC startup

AST SpaceMobile and AT&T Get FCC OK to Test Direct-to-Satellite Cellular on FirstNet

Media Watchdog Files Appeal After FCC Fails To Reinstate Dismissed Fox Challenge

The FCC's dismissal of MAD's petition against Fox raises concerns about political bias in regulatory decisions.

US politics

A Pretty Bad Case of TDS!' FCC Chair Brendan Carr Mocks Predecessors Who Condemned His Media Crackdown

NYC politics

Ex-FCC chairs from both parties say CBS news distortion investigation is bogus

Right-wing politics

Major Conservative Groups Urge Trump-Backed FCC Chair to Drop Investigation Into CBS's '60 Minutes'

Media industry

Trump's FCC chair threatens Comcast, demands changes to NBC news coverage

Media Watchdog Files Appeal After FCC Fails To Reinstate Dismissed Fox Challenge

The FCC's dismissal of MAD's petition against Fox raises concerns about political bias in regulatory decisions.

US politics

A Pretty Bad Case of TDS!' FCC Chair Brendan Carr Mocks Predecessors Who Condemned His Media Crackdown

NYC politics

Ex-FCC chairs from both parties say CBS news distortion investigation is bogus

Right-wing politics

Major Conservative Groups Urge Trump-Backed FCC Chair to Drop Investigation Into CBS's '60 Minutes'

Media industry

Trump's FCC chair threatens Comcast, demands changes to NBC news coverage

more#media-regulation

Brendan Carr threatens Comcast over coverage of Abrego Garcia

FCC Chair Brendan Carr criticized Comcast for distorting news coverage related to deportation issues.

US news

Trump's FCC Commissioner Threatens Comcast's License Over News Distortion'

Brendan Carr threatens Comcast over coverage of Abrego Garcia

FCC Chair Brendan Carr criticized Comcast for distorting news coverage related to deportation issues.

US news

Trump's FCC Commissioner Threatens Comcast's License Over News Distortion'

Trump pushes for maximum fines on 'out of control' CBS News after coverage of Ukraine war, Greenland talks

Trump criticized CBS News for biased coverage, threatening FCC fines.

Zelenskyy urged Trump to visit Ukraine, highlighting US misinformation on the war.

Musk's Starlink stands to benefit from changes to a broadband equity program

The Trump administration's overhaul of the BEAD program appears to favor Elon Musk's Starlink, moving away from the previous fiber-optic broadband focus.

DOGE staffers are listed in the FCC directory

Elon Musk's DOGE has infiltrated the FCC, raising potential conflicts of interest regarding regulatory scrutiny over his business ventures.

Cars

Bravo!' Trump FCC Chair Praises Sheryl Crow Sending Message By Selling Tesla and Donating to NPR

European startups

fromEngadget

Musk's Starlink stands to benefit from changes to a broadband equity program

The Trump administration's overhaul of the BEAD program appears to favor Elon Musk's Starlink, moving away from the previous fiber-optic broadband focus.

DOGE staffers are listed in the FCC directory

Elon Musk's DOGE has infiltrated the FCC, raising potential conflicts of interest regarding regulatory scrutiny over his business ventures.

Cars

Bravo!' Trump FCC Chair Praises Sheryl Crow Sending Message By Selling Tesla and Donating to NPR

FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC over DEI practices

FCC Chair Brendan Carr is investigating Disney's diversity practices over potential discrimination in employment policies.

US politics

Trump-Backed Head of the FCC Threatens ABC's Broadcast License In Fox News Interview

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's probe could impact Disney's licensing if racial discrimination in hiring practices is confirmed.

Trump FCC Announces Investigation Into Disney for Going All in on DEI'

FCC opens investigation into Disney over DEI practices amid concerns of discrimination.

fromFast Company

DC food

FCC to investigate Disney and ABC over DEI policies

fromwww.nytimes.com

Privacy professionals

F.C.C. Chairman Orders Inquiry Into Disney's D.E.I. Practices

US news

fromwww.npr.org

FCC chair opens investigation into Disney and ABC over DEI practices

FCC Chair Brendan Carr is investigating Disney's diversity practices over potential discrimination in employment policies.

US politics

Trump-Backed Head of the FCC Threatens ABC's Broadcast License In Fox News Interview

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's probe could impact Disney's licensing if racial discrimination in hiring practices is confirmed.

Trump FCC Announces Investigation Into Disney for Going All in on DEI'

FCC opens investigation into Disney over DEI practices amid concerns of discrimination.

fromFast Company

DC food

FCC to investigate Disney and ABC over DEI policies

fromwww.nytimes.com

Privacy professionals

F.C.C. Chairman Orders Inquiry Into Disney's D.E.I. Practices

more#disney

fromeuronews

US communications regulator investigates Disney over DEI practices

"Carr ordered the inquiry amid suspicions Disney and ABC are hiring new staff based on 'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion' (DEI) practices."

US politics

FCC chair says we're too dependent on GPS and wants to explore 'alternatives'

FCC to explore alternatives to GPS to enhance national security and economic stability.

Privacy professionals

FCC checks if black-listed Chinese firms didn't get the memo

Gadgets

FCC chair says we're too dependent on GPS and wants to explore 'alternatives'

FCC to explore alternatives to GPS to enhance national security and economic stability.

FCC checks if black-listed Chinese firms didn't get the memo

The FCC is probing whether blacklisted Chinese companies like Huawei are circumventing US business restrictions.

more#national-security

FCC to get Republican majority and plans to "delete" as many rules as possible

FCC appointments are significantly influenced by party dynamics and Senate control, impacting both the nomination and confirmation processes.

FCC chair asks if YouTube TV 'discriminates against faith-based programming'

FCC Chairman Carr is exploring potential discrimination on YouTube TV against faith-based channels.

EU data protection

fromSocial Media Today

FCC Backs Meta in Pushback on EU Regulations

The FCC chairman criticizes the EU's Digital Services Act as a threat to free speech in America.

Tech industry

fromAbove the Law

Musk Leverages His Unelected Non-Existent Authority And Expertise To Steal $2 Billion FAA Contract From Verizon - Above the Law

The Biden FCC reallocated funding from Starlink due to speed concerns, prompting GOP grievances over Musk's treatment.

Starlink's new FAA contract brings transparency and conflict of interest issues into focus amid Musk's push for government cuts.

fromConsequence

FCC launches probe into iHeartMedia's alleged payola practices

FCC is investigating iHeartMedia for potential payola violations concerning artist airplay in exchange for free performances.

Roam Research

T-Mobile Ahead of AT&T and Verizon in 5G Use Where Available: Report

T-Mobile leads 5G usage in rural Florida, with substantial adoption amid efforts for nationwide coverage improvements.