FCC fines four wireless carriers millions
Four wireless carriers were each hit with multi-million-dollar fines by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). They were AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint.
FCC reinstates net neutrality, FCC Commissioner Carr slams move
The FCC voted to reinstate net neutrality rules that allow the agency to regulate broadband internet as a telecommunications service over the objections of Commissioner Brendan Carr.
FCC reinstating net neutrality could slow internet gains: report
The FCC's plan to reinstate net neutrality regulations could undo gains in internet speed and affordability seen in recent years since net neutrality's repeal, a report finds.
New FCC rules require 'nutrition label' for high-speed internet plans
The Federal Communications Commission's new rules require internet providers to display broadband nutrition labels to help consumers understand the features and costs of a given plan.
Former FCC head Ajit Pai blasts net neutrality vote as 'complete waste of time'
The Federal Communications Commission is planning to vote on reinstating net neutrality later this month, which former FCC chairman Ajit Pai said is a "complete waste of time."
FCC investigating Amazon and other retailers over alleged sale of banned products
The FCC is investigating Amazon and other retailers for allegedly marketing and selling banned electronics equipment, which are reportedly prohibited jamming equipment.
FEMA emergency alert test to hit Americans' phones Wednesday afternoon
FEMA and the FCC are planning to conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System for radio and TV and the Wireless Emergency Alert system for cell phones on Wednesday.
Americans experiencing surge in spam text messages, financial loss from scams higher than ever
Americans are experiencing a massive increase in spam text messages sent to their cell phones. Cybersecurity experts say these messages can put important information, or money, at risk.
Electric vehicles need AM Radio, former emergency officials argue
Auto makers including Ford, the maker of the F-150 Lightning, and Tesla have dropped AM radio from newer EV models over frequency interference concerns.
Biden's FCC nominee was responsible for media leak that tanked bipartisan broadband deal
President Biden's beleaguered nominee for the Federal Communications Commission once played a major role in tanking a bipartisan deal on the agency's low-income broadband program.
As Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices, FCC's Carr warns of 'nightmare scenario’ by China
Senior Republican and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed the "very unique threat" posed by TikTok.
SpaceX wins approval from FCC to deploy 7,500 Starlink satellites
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission approved the SpaceX proposal to launch 7,500 satellites into Earth's orbit for the Starlink program.
Stacey Abrams spokesman denies report she is lobbying Biden to be new FCC choice
A new report alleged that former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has been quietly lobbying President Biden to nominate her for the FCC.
FCC bans Huawei and ZTE equipment from being sold in US
The FCC said in a Friday announcement that devices made by Huawei Technologies and the ZTE Corporation cannot be sold in the United States.
TikTok hires former Biden campaign press secretary, Pentagon spokesman for top gig at Chinese-owned video app
The Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok recently hired Jamal Brown, who worked at the Pentagon, as President Biden's former campaign press secretary and for the Obama White House.
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr called on the U.S. government to ban TikTok outright on Tuesday. The Chinese-owned app is a national security threat exposing Americans' data.
SpaceX wins FCC approval to use Starlink with vehicles in motion
The satellite internet network, which is designed to provide high-speed, low latency coverage, is available in 32 countries and has over 400,000 subscribers worldwide.
Biden FCC nominee prompts new questions on rural internet access
President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve on the Federal Communications Commission could come with yet another caveat regarding a battle between billionaires Elon Musk and Michael Dell over spectrum for internet access.
FCC commissioner shoots down 'absurd' claim that the federal government can block Musk's Twitter purchase
Brendan Carr, a commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), rejected the Open Markets Institute's claim that the FCC has the authority to block Tesla CEO Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, in part because Musk also owns Starlink.
Elon Musk deal saved Twitter: FCC commissioner
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr argues Twitter's previous restrictions on the "free exchange" of ideas put our democratic way of life in danger.