Federal court blocks net neutrality rules in blow to Biden and internet activists
A federal appeals court has blocked the Biden administration's reinstatement of net neutrality rules that would place new regulations on internet service providers.
FCC advances rule requiring disclosure of AI use in political ads
The FCC advanced a rule that would require the use of AI in political ads to be disclosed in TV and radio ads that could take effect before Election Day this November.
FCC commissioner hits Biden admin for $42 billion in unspent high speed internet funds
The Federal Communications Commission's senior Republican is blasting the Biden administration, saying its signature high-speed internet program from 2021 has not connected anyone.
Telecom industry groups sue to block Biden's reinstatement of net neutrality rule
The FCC's effort to reinstate net neutrality rules under President Biden is facing legal challenges from several groups representing the U.S. telecommunications industry.
FCC's proposal to regulate AI in political ads is misguided, commissioner says
Commissioner Brendan Carr criticized the FCC's new proposal to require regulatory disclosures of the use of AI in political ads on TV and radio with the election looming.
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.