Anna Gomez confirmed as FCC commissioner, breaking a 32-month deadlockThe agency now has a tie-breaker vote for the first time since President Biden took office. By K. Holt, 09.08.2023
FCC issues record $300 million fine for auto warranty robocallersThe organization placed five billion calls in 2021. By L. Bonk, 08.04.2023
The US government wants to label secure IoT devices with a 'Cyber Trust Mark'It could label qualifying items like smart fridges and routers.By S. Fielding, 07.18.2023
A 5G deadline could ground some US flights starting July 1stPlanes without compatible altimeters won't be allowed to fly in low visibility. By S. Fielding, 06.26.2023
The FCC is preparing to take a 'fresh look' at internet data capsIt's also looking to see if it can legally 'take actions' against them. By S. Dent, 06.19.2023
FCC orders Avid Telecom to stop health insurance-related robocallsIt issued a cease-and-desist letter against the company.By M. Moon, 06.08.2023
FCC blocks robocall middleman One Eye from future campaignsThe company allowed overseas scams, including impersonating financial institutions.By W. Shanklin, 05.12.2023
New York AG fines companies that spammed FCC with fake anti-net neutrality commentsThe astroturfers used millions of people's identities without permission.By J. Fingas, 05.11.2023
Cable and satellite providers may have to advertise the true price of TV serviceThe FCC proposal could make streaming services more attractive.By J. Fingas, 03.23.2023
FCC proposal would make it easier for smartphones to link to satellitesMore carriers could use satellites to provide coverage in remote areas.By J. Fingas, 03.17.2023
FCC makes its first rule to block scam robotexts officialMobile providers are now required to block messages that are 'highly likely to be illegal.'By S. Buckley, 03.17.2023
Public internet advocate Gigi Sohn withdraws from FCC considerationSohn's nomination was mired in political and industry opposition.By I. Bonifacic, 03.08.2023
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, 02.23.2023
FCC proposals require phone companies to help domestic violence survivorsCarriers would have to split family lines and hide calls to hotlines.By J. Fingas, 02.17.2023
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, 01.07.2023
Robocall company may receive the largest FCC fine ever 'The largest robocall operation' ever faces a $300 million penalty. By S. Dent, 12.22.2022
Sonos filing hints that its next speakers will support WiFi 6They could be part of a new high-end 'Optimo' lineup. By S. Dent, 12.19.2022
FCC allows SpaceX to deploy 7,500 second-gen Starlink satellitesSpaceX originally asked permission to launch nearly 30,000 second-gen satellites.By M. Moon, 12.02.2022
FCC bans telecom and video surveillance gear from Huawei, ZTE and other Chinese companiesThe agency is implementing the rules from the 2021 Secure Equipment Act.By D. Hardawar, 11.26.2022
FCC cuts off a voice provider for failing to protect against robocallsIt's the first time the agency has shut off access to other networks.By J. Fingas, 11.23.2022