The FCC’s robocaller penalties are growing as the agency tracks down and terminates their operations — this time resulting in a record $300 million forfeiture. But whether and when that […]
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Back to news homeFCC moves to form Space Bureau as its role in regulating orbit intensifies
The Federal Communications Commission regulates lots of industries and practices relating to telecommunications and the internet, but it is now cementing its role as a space regulator by voting to […]
The FCC can finally hammer predatory prison phone call companies, thanks to just-passed bill
A brand-new law (awaiting only the president’s signature) will let the Federal Communications Commission directly regulate rates in the notoriously predatory prison calling industry. Under the threat of having to […]
FCC orders ISPs to show broadband ‘nutrition labels’ with all fees and limits
Hidden fees and unexpected rate hikes have become an expected part of Americans’ internet, cable, and phone bills, but the FCC just passed a rule that may make this a […]
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will step down to make way for the Biden administration
The Chairman of the FCC, Ajit Pai, has announced he will leave his position on January 20 as President-elect Biden is sworn in. Pai’s tenure has been a controversial one, […]
The FCC rejects ZTE’s petition to stop designating it a “national security threat”
The Federal Communications Commission has rejected ZTE’s petition to remove its designation as a “national security threat.” This means that American companies will continue to be barred from using the […]