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theverge.combusiness2 days ago
AT&T Wins FCC Approval to End Landline Obligations in California
The Federal Communications Commission approved AT&T's petition to relinquish carrier-of-last-resort status in California. The decision potentially allows the company to discontinue traditional landline service beginning June 2027. Rural representatives have warned of risks to eme…
axios.compolitics8 days ago
FCC Drafts Rule to Ban Chinese Solar and Battery Inverters
The Federal Communications Commission is preparing a rule that would prohibit imports of Chinese-made solar and battery inverters. The measure targets new foreign models and could be published this year.
The Guardianpolitics13 days ago
FCC Chairman Accuses Disney of Misinformation Over ABC Investigations
The Guardian reported that Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, accused Disney of a misinformation campaign tied to two ABC probes. More than 91,000 public comments have been filed since the network began urging viewer submissions.
Washington Examinerpolitics18 days ago
FCC Chairman Orders Early License Review for Eight ABC Stations
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr directed ABC to submit renewal applications for eight local stations by May 28, citing possible violations of the Communications Act and agency rules. The order came more than two years ahead of the normal schedule.
vancouversun.compolitics25 days ago
FCC Orders Faster Review of ABC Station Licenses and Equal-Time Rules for Talk Shows
The Federal Communications Commission is examining ABC's local broadcast licenses and investigating the network's diversity practices alongside similar reviews of NBC and CBS.
Engadgettechnology29 days ago
FCC Grants Amazon Extension on Satellite Launch Deadline
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission extended Amazon's deadline to launch 1,600 satellites for its Leo constellation. The extension addresses rocket capacity shortfalls and design changes. Amazon must still meet its full 3,232-satellite requirement by July 2029.
nypost.comworld46 days ago
Disney Asks FCC to Classify The View as Bona Fide News Program
ABC and Disney petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to designate The View a bona fide news show. The FCC opened a public comment period after the filing.
Usa Todaypolitics46 days ago
FCC Seeks Public Comment on Equal Time Exemption for The View
The Federal Communications Commission opened a public comment period on whether ABC's daytime talk show qualifies for a news interview exemption under federal equal time rules. The move follows a May petition from ABC and its Houston affiliate.
app.buzzsumo.compolitics48 days ago
FCC seeks public comment on updating TV ratings for gender identity content
The Federal Communications Commission opened a public comment period on possible changes to the television ratings system. Officials are asking whether programs with transgender or gender identity themes should carry additional parental warnings.
Fox Newstechnology52 days ago
FCC Seeks Comment on Stronger Identity Checks for Phone Providers
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed new customer verification requirements for voice service providers to reduce illegal robocalls. The agency is collecting public feedback on rules that could require more personal information from new and renewing customers.
Engadgettechnology57 days ago
FCC Extends Software Update Waiver for Existing Covered Routers and Drones to 2029
The Federal Communications Commission on Friday lengthened its waiver allowing foreign-made routers and drones on the Covered List to receive software and firmware updates until January 1, 2029. The agency also expanded the waiver to Class II permissive changes and signaled it ma…
Engadgettechnology60 days ago
FCC Extends Software Updates for Banned Drones and Routers Until 2029
The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice allowing software and firmware updates for banned foreign-made drones and routers until January 1, 2029. The extension adds about two years to the previous cutoff date of March 2027 for routers. Officials cited special circums…
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics60 days ago
FCC Launches Investigation Into ABC's 'The View' Over Equal Airtime Rules
The Federal Communications Commission is examining whether the daytime talk show 'The View' violated long-standing equal airtime requirements for political candidates. ABC has responded by asserting a 2002 news exemption and warning that the inquiry threatens First Amendment righ…
Wiredai67 days ago
FCC Bans Sales of New Foreign-Made Consumer Wi-Fi Routers Starting March 2026
The Federal Communications Commission has prohibited the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers manufactured outside the United States as of March 2026, due to security vulnerabilities. The ban allows exemptions and does not impact existing devices. Manufacturers like Netgear,…
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cnbc.compolitics68 days ago
FCC Begins Early Review of ABC Broadcast Licenses in Disney Probe
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered an early review of broadcast licenses for ABC television stations owned by Disney. This action follows an ongoing probe into the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Legal experts indicate that revoking or denying…
South China Morning Postworld69 days ago
FCC Unanimously Advances Rules to Limit Chinese Testing of US Electronics and Restrict Certain Telecom Operations
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to advance a proposal barring Chinese labs from certifying electronics for the American market. In a separate vote, the agency moved to prohibit three major Chinese telecom companies from operating data centers in the U…
citizen.co.zaworld71 days ago
FCC Considers Early Review of Disney's ABC Broadcast Licenses
The Federal Communications Commission is preparing a potential review of Disney's broadcast licenses for ABC stations. This follows recent threats from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr over the company's diversity programs. President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have demanded the…
realclearmarkets.compolitics75 days ago
FCC Revokes Brevet Capital's Spectrum Licenses After 2024 Filing Failure
The Federal Communications Commission revoked investment firm Brevet Capital's licenses for 112 satellites in 2024 due to a paperwork error involving an insurance bond. The firm, aiming to expand high-speed internet in rural America, has been in a two-year dispute with regulators…
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FCC Chairman Seeks Public Input on TV Ratings for Gender Identity in Children's Programs
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr announced he is seeking public comments on whether gender identity content in children's programming should be flagged in the TV rating system. The current system flags language, sex, and violence but not gender identity top…
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Supreme Court Reviews FCC's $100M Fines on Verizon, AT&T for Location Data Sales
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 21, 2026, in a case challenging multimillion-dollar penalties imposed by the Federal Communications Commission on Verizon and AT&T for selling customer location data without proper safeguards. The companies argue the penalty pr…
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FCC to Vote on April 30 to Update Satellite Internet Rules for SpaceX Starlink and Amazon LEO
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission plans to vote on April 30 to revise rules established decades ago for low-Earth orbit satellite systems. The changes target operations of SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper. Approval could enable capacity increases of 100% to…
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app.buzzsumo.comfinance89 days ago
FCC to Vote on Revising Satellite Power Rules Benefiting Low-Earth Orbit Providers Including SpaceX Starlink
The Federal Communications Commission will vote on April 30 to update satellite spectrum-sharing rules, allowing higher power levels for low-Earth orbit broadband systems. The changes aim to improve internet speeds and coverage, particularly in rural areas, with SpaceX's Starlink…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld92 days ago
US Government Considers Changes to Antitrust Law on Live Sports Broadcasting
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comments on live sports viewing amid rising costs from streaming services. Lawmakers have indicated interest in updating the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 to address fragmentation in access. Fans report challenges in affor…