Internet Providers That Won FCC Grants Try To Escape Broadband Commitments – Slashdot

[ad_1] An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A group of Internet service providers that won government grants are asking the Federal Communication Commission for more money or…

The FCC wants to get satellite-to-smartphone service rolling

[ad_1] The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is starting to set up the legal framework that would let companies provide satellite service directly to cell phones, like SpaceX, T-Mobile, AST Spacemobile,…

The FCC could choose to act against Rupert Murdoch for Fox News’ election lies, but few expect it to

[ad_1] The primary U.S. media regulator doesn’t have much it can do to punish Fox News for spreading false claims about the 2020 election.  It could, theoretically, target Fox Corp.…

Biden FCC nominee Gigi Sohn withdraws, citing ‘cruel attacks’ in battle with cable and media industries

[ad_1] Gigi Sohn testifies during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee confirmation hearing, examining her nomination to be appointed Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C., February…

Gigi Sohn withdraws her nomination for Biden’s FCC

[ad_1] Gigi Sohn has withdrawn her nomination to serve on the Federal Communications Commission, as first reported by The Washington Post Tuesday. Sohn, a former FCC official and longtime public…

FCC opens self-reporting broadband map, invites Tribal input

[ad_1] Details By Chez Oxendine January 08, 2023 The Federal Communications Commission has launched the interactive map to encourage individuals and families to self-report on their broadband connectivity. The site…

FCC Set to Gain More Power Over Prison Phone Call Rates

[ad_1] The federal regulator will have more power to tackle what it has called excessive charges for inmates making in-state phone and video calls.  [ad_2] Source link

WSJ News Exclusive | FCC Deadlock Shields Wireless Companies From Privacy Penalties

[ad_1] Cellphone carriers facing roughly $200 million in fines are for now shielded from paying by a partisan deadlock at the FCC, according to people familiar with the matter. [ad_2]…