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Net neutrality rules suspended by federal appeals court

Ryan Daws — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:38:36 +0000

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has dealt a significant blow to net neutrality advocates by blocking the recently reinstated rules from taking effect. This decision extends an earlier temporary pause, effectively putting net neutrality on hold until further notice. The court granted a stay after reviewing petitions from broadband providers who opposed the rule.... Read more »

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FCC moves to strengthen internet routing security

Ryan Daws — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:43:57 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has unveiled a proposal aimed at bolstering the security of America’s networks against cyberattacks by improving internet routing security. The new initiative mandates that ISPs produce confidential reports detailing their efforts and plans to address vulnerabilities in the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), a fundamental technical protocol used for routing information... Read more »

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FCC fines major telcos for selling users’ location data

Ryan Daws — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:43:43 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined major US telcos for illegally selling their subscribers’ location data to third-party data brokers. According to an FCC statement, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile US – the latter two having merged in 2020 – were ordered to pay $57 million, $47 million, $12 million, and $80 million, respectively,... Read more »

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FCC votes to restore net neutrality protections

Ryan Daws — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:42:36 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to reinstate net neutrality protections, marking a significant shift in policy that aims to ensure the internet remains fast, open, and fair for all users. The decision comes after years of public outcry and regulatory shifts that saw the rollback of previous net neutrality rules. The rules prohibit... Read more »

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FCC to decide on net neutrality’s future

Ryan Daws — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:03:19 +0000

The FCC is gearing up for a vote aimed at regaining regulatory power over ISPs and reinstating federal net neutrality rules discarded by the Trump administration in 2017. Net neutrality is designed to ensure that the choices of internet users, not ISPs, dictate online activities. Early in April, the FCC revealed its draft rules, which... Read more »

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US ISPs must display broadband ‘nutrition’ labels from today

Ryan Daws — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:28:56 +0000

US internet service providers with over 100,000 subscribers must now display standardised broadband labels that lay out the true costs, speeds, and data caps for their services. The new rules from the Federal Communications Commission take effect today in response to widespread complaints about hidden fees and misleading marketing tactics used by broadband companies. “For... Read more »

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FCC denies spectrum request for Starlink’s mobile service

Ryan Daws — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:54:30 +0000

SpaceX’s plans to expand Starlink to provide mobile services have encountered a roadblock as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) dismissed the company’s application to use several spectrum bands. Starlink – the satellite internet division of SpaceX – is seeking approval to use up to 7,500 second-generation satellites with spectrum in the 1.6 GHz, 2 GHz,... Read more »

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FCC rejects Starlink’s bid for $886M in subsidies

Ryan Daws — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:47:17 +0000

The FCC has denied Elon Musk’s Starlink a hefty $886 million subsidy from the Universal Service Fund, allocated for expanding broadband services in rural areas. The rejected bid, originally intended for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) program, faced criticism as the FCC deemed Starlink incapable of proving its ability to deliver the promised broadband... Read more »

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FCC to investigate AI’s impact on nuisance calls and texts

Ryan Daws — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:39:39 +0000

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel unveiled plans today to launch a comprehensive inquiry into the impact of AI on the proliferation of illegal and unwanted robocalls and texts. Speaking at an event in collaboration with AARP, Rosenworcel announced her intention to present a proposed inquiry to her colleagues. If approved at the Commission’s... Read more »

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FCC opens 6 GHz band for low-power AR/VR devices

Ryan Daws — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:33:51 +0000

The FCC will allow low-power wearable technology, including AR and VR devices, to access the 6 GHz frequency band without the need for a license. This decision comes amidst a surge in mixed reality devices flooding the market. The FCC’s announcement enables low-power devices to use the 6 GHz band, offering faster speeds, enhanced bandwidth,... Read more »

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