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Science
fromTelecompetitor
16 hours ago

FCC report and order seeks more efficient, powerful space-based broadband

FCC proposes changes to satellite spectrum rules to enhance space-based broadband services and economic benefits.
Public health
fromTheregister
1 week ago

FCC making it easier for US telcos to ditch legacy lines

New FCC rules aim to accelerate high-speed network transition but may disadvantage rural and special needs populations.
#verizon
#nfl
Media industry
fromPoynter
22 hours ago

Report: Justice Department investigating America's favorite sport - Poynter

The NFL dominates television viewership, with 46 of the top 50 telecasts in 2025 being NFL games.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Dept. of Justice sets sights on NFL's media rights deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL's media deals amid concerns over consumer affordability and fair treatment of traditional broadcast partners.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices

The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to broadcast sales to streaming services.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Sources: DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to its television contracts and subscription requirements.
Media industry
fromPoynter
22 hours ago

Report: Justice Department investigating America's favorite sport - Poynter

The NFL dominates television viewership, with 46 of the top 50 telecasts in 2025 being NFL games.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Dept. of Justice sets sights on NFL's media rights deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL's media deals amid concerns over consumer affordability and fair treatment of traditional broadcast partners.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices

The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to broadcast sales to streaming services.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Sources: DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to its television contracts and subscription requirements.
fromTelecompetitor
17 hours ago

Robocalls up month-over-month, down year-over-year: Report

"It's disappointing to see the spike in robocalls in March, after six consecutive months averaging less than 4 billion robocalls," YouMail CEO Alex Quilici said in a prepared statement about the report.
Roam Research
UK news
fromTheregister
22 hours ago

UK seeks fresh perspectives to shape radio-jamming laws

The UK government is preparing legislation to ban radiofrequency jammers due to their use in various criminal activities and threats to public safety.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

What AI CEOs still don't get about Washington

Congress struggles with tech policy amid lobbying and constituent demands, while companies propose various AI governance strategies.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
18 hours ago

Trump Mobile isn't giving up just yet

Trump Mobile shows signs of life with a new trademark application for 'The 47 Plan' after months of silence.
#brendan-carr
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump FCC Chair Roasted By Critics For Threatening CNN Over Accurate Headline

Brendan Carr threatened CNN over a statement from Iran that angered President Trump, leading to widespread condemnation.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Brendan Carr says his broadcast license threat wasn't really about Iran war coverage

Brendan Carr clarified that his comments about broadcast licenses were misinterpreted and not a threat regarding coverage of the Iran war.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump FCC Chair Roasted By Critics For Threatening CNN Over Accurate Headline

Brendan Carr threatened CNN over a statement from Iran that angered President Trump, leading to widespread condemnation.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Brendan Carr says his broadcast license threat wasn't really about Iran war coverage

Brendan Carr clarified that his comments about broadcast licenses were misinterpreted and not a threat regarding coverage of the Iran war.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

SEC, Treasury Officials Urge Congress To Pass Crypto Market Bill

Congress is urged to quickly pass the Clarity Act to establish clear regulations for cryptocurrencies and blockchain products.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Pam Bondi To Congress: New Phone, Who Dis? - Above the Law

Pam Bondi is attempting to avoid testifying before Congress regarding her handling of the Epstein files after her tenure as Attorney General.
#spacex
SF politics
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Democratic representatives ask NTIA's Roth not to change BEAD rules for SpaceX

SpaceX's Starlink faces scrutiny over its role in the BEAD Program regarding compliance and service delivery standards.
SF politics
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Democratic representatives ask NTIA's Roth not to change BEAD rules for SpaceX

SpaceX's Starlink faces scrutiny over its role in the BEAD Program regarding compliance and service delivery standards.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Former Channel 4 chair Sir Ian Cheshire chosen to steer Ofcom

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
European startups
fromAxios
3 days ago

Exclusive: Record funding for fusion power lands as Trump eyes cuts

The Energy Department's ARPA-E will invest $135 million in fusion energy technologies to overcome barriers to commercialization.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
#cnn
Digital life
fromAndroid Authority
5 days ago

Are any of the big three carriers still worth it in 2026? It's complicated...

The value of signing up with major carriers depends on individual needs and whether multiple lines are involved.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
14 hours ago

Tech bills of the week: Boosting export controls; AI-focused workforce development; and more

Bipartisan senators introduced the MATCH Act to strengthen semiconductor export controls and prevent adversaries from acquiring critical technology.
Science
fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

NTIA to accelerate and add transparency to satellite spectrum request process

The NTIA launched the Space Launch Frequency Coordination Portal to streamline spectrum requests for commercial satellite launches, addressing previous inefficiencies.
Mobile UX
fromTheregister
1 day ago

South Korea introduces universal basic mobile data access

South Korea has implemented a universal basic mobile data access scheme providing unlimited downloads at 400 kbps for over seven million subscribers.
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

New House of Representatives bills hope to improve broadband access

The affordability crisis is hitting rural America hard. Across the country, broadband, electricity, and clean water remain out of reach for far too many families.
Agriculture
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

Second half of 2025 good for digital divide and Starlink: Ookla report

Starlink service significantly improved broadband access, reducing the digital divide in many states during the second half of last year.
European startups
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Trump Eyes Sweeping Expansion of China Tech Ban Across Critical Infrastructure

The White House is considering expanding the ban on Chinese equipment for critical infrastructure, impacting telecom networks and data centers.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

US: Pentagon must restore journalists' access, judge says

The Pentagon's new policy, introduced under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, allows for the revocation of press badges if journalists solicit unauthorized disclosures from military personnel.
Media industry
European startups
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Sorry kid, drones are for war now

The US ban on DJI has not led to increased opportunities for other drone manufacturers, who are focusing on military contracts instead.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

The United States router ban, explained

The US government has banned foreign-made consumer Wi-Fi routers due to national security concerns, but consumers can still use and purchase existing routers.
Intellectual property law
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

SCOTUS overturns 5th Circuit ruling that told ISP to kick pirates off Internet

The Supreme Court overturned a ruling that could have forced Grande Communications to terminate subscribers accused of piracy.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox Business Reporter Climbs Nearly 2,000-Foot Broadcast Tower With FCC Boss Because We're Crazy'

Darren Botelho described the experience of climbing the North Carolina tower with FCC Chair Brendan Carr as an out-of-body experience, emphasizing the height they reached was comparable to stacking the Empire State Building and the Washington Monument.
Media industry
#universal-service-fund
Non-profit organizations
fromTelecompetitor
4 weeks ago

Universal Service critical to network sustainability: Report

Universal Service Fund support is critical for sustaining rural broadband and voice services; a 40% reduction would threaten network viability in underserved areas.
Non-profit organizations
fromTelecompetitor
4 weeks ago

Universal Service critical to network sustainability: Report

Universal Service Fund support is critical for sustaining rural broadband and voice services; a 40% reduction would threaten network viability in underserved areas.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

FCC chair blasts Amazon after it criticizes SpaceX megaconstellation

Amazon seeks a deadline extension to 2028 for deploying half its Leo satellite constellation, while FCC Chairman Carr publicly criticizes Amazon's regulatory complaints against SpaceX's megaconstellation plans.
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 week ago

US router ban is 'industrial policy' not better infosec

The U.S. ban on foreign-made SOHO routers is ineffective for security and serves as industrial policy rather than genuine cybersecurity.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 week ago

US router ban is 'industrial policy' not better infosec

The U.S. ban on foreign-made SOHO routers is ineffective for security and serves as industrial policy rather than genuine cybersecurity.
US news
fromTelecompetitor
4 weeks ago

New analysis compares BEAD awards to existing provider footprints

Small providers receiving tens of millions in BEAD funding face expansion projects larger than their existing networks, risking management challenges and potential withdrawal similar to RDOF failures.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Is Winning': FCC Chair Boasts He's Remaking the Media by Pushing Out Left-Leaning Figures

FCC Chair Brendan Carr claims media is being remade by removing left-leaning figures, asserting President Trump is winning against fake news.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

FCC chair calls Paramount/WBD merger "a lot cleaner" than defunct Netflix deal

Paramount said that it lined up "an aggregate $24 billion commitment from three sovereign wealth funds" from Gulf countries, specifically Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar. Paramount said at the time that the sovereign wealth funds "agreed to forgo all governance rights (including board representation)."
Venture
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

National Broadband Master Plan looks to create secure national network

NEO Network Development proposes a five-year National Broadband Master Plan to build underground fiber infrastructure alongside U.S. transportation routes, connecting critical facilities and treating broadband as essential utility infrastructure.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

How the FCC Could Quietly Smother Network TV - Without Ever 'Banning' Free Speech

Political pressure and regulatory power threaten free speech on American television, leading to self-censorship among broadcasters.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

US bans any new consumer-grade routers not made in America

The FCC's updated Covered List prohibits the approval of any new foreign-made consumer routers, citing unacceptable risks to US national security. This decision follows a determination by a White House-convened Executive Branch interagency body, emphasizing the need to avoid dependency on foreign components for national defense.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

FCC Enforcement Chief Offered to Help Brendan Carr Target Disney, Records Show

Noting that he had been a broadcaster himself, Hadley wrote that the 'absolute lack of accountability has always confused (and sickened) me,' telling Carr and Delacourt: 'Please, do not let up, and let me know if I can help in any way.'
Media industry
Law
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Talkie asks FCC to reverse state and local pole prohibitions

Talkie seeks FCC preemption under Section 253 to prevent Queen Anne's County and MD DoIT from imposing rights-of-way and resource-sharing rules on fixed wireless deployments.
US news
fromEngadget
1 month ago

FCC approves the merger of cable giants Cox and Charter

The FCC approved Charter Communications' $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, citing benefits including job repatriation, rural broadband expansion, lower prices, and elimination of DEI-based hiring practices.
Gadgets
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

FCC schedules vote to create new class of unlicensed 6 GHz devices

FCC will authorize higher-power unlicensed devices in the 6 GHz band using geofencing to enable AR/VR, IoT, robotics, vehicle tracking, and precision agriculture.
Business
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Calif. counters FCC attack on DEI with conditions on Verizon/Frontier merger

Verizon will acquire Frontier for $9.6 billion, expanding fiber reach and committing to increased fiber deployment and a $20/month low-income internet option.
#fcc-regulation
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
Media industry

The FCC chair is pushing 'pro-American' content. That's not how a free press works. - Poynter

Media industry
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

The FCC chair is pushing 'pro-American' content. That's not how a free press works. - Poynter

FCC Chair Brendan Carr is promoting a 'Pledge America' campaign encouraging broadcasters to air patriotic content and pro-American programming while threatening media licensing over coverage deemed unfavorable to the Trump administration.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

FCC chair threatens to pull licenses of broadcasters airing 'distortions' about the Iran war

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcasters' licenses for airing misleading coverage of the Iran war, citing the requirement that broadcasters operate in the public interest.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Could the government pull a TV station off the air over its news coverage? Trump's comments raise the question

The Trump administration threatened broadcast licenses of news organizations over Iran war coverage, but legal experts say these threats lack enforceable legal basis.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Republican rebukes FCC chair's threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcaster licenses for spreading fake news about Iran, sparking bipartisan criticism over First Amendment concerns and government overreach.
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

FCC opens 900 MHz spectrum to modernize broadband networks for utilities

FCC opened the full 10 MHz 900 MHz band for licensed broadband use to enable private LTE/5G networks for utilities and business enterprises.
Media industry
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

FCC's Carr threatens TV broadcast licenses over news coverage | Fortune

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcaster licenses for news coverage deemed inaccurate, citing public interest requirements and following Trump's complaints about media coverage.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech

FCC scrutiny of entertainment shows, paired with growing corporate media consolidation, risks regulatory intervention that could curtail media freedom in the United States.
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

FCC proposes rules to stop fraudulent Lifeline support in certain states

FCC OIS detected similar fraud in the system in a 2017 report, which resulted in the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), the Lifeline program administrator, beginning a "death check" as part of the enrollment process. However, the FCC allowed three states (California, Texas, and Oregon) to opt out of the death check process. The most recent OIG report specifies that the $5 million in fraud was all in the opt-out state
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Darren Soto Tells Brendan Carr Communists Would Love His FCC

Accusations claim the FCC chair used regulatory power to target media critical of President Trump and to protect Trump-related interests.
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

FCC accused of withholding DOGE information 'in bad faith'

Frequency Forward and Nina Burleigh allege the FCC withheld FOIA-responsive documents about DOGE and Elon Musk, and they seek court-authorized discovery and depositions.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump FCC investigates The View, reportedly says "fake news" will be punished

The FCC Media Bureau's January 21 public notice to broadcast TV stations said that despite a 2006 decision in which the FCC exempted The Tonight Show with Jay Leno from the rule, current entertainment shows may not qualify for that exemption. "Importantly, the FCC has not been presented with any evidence that the interview portion of any late night or daytime television talk show program on air presently would qualify for the bona fide news exemption," the notice said.
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