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FCC pulls the plug on China Unicom's permission to provide telecoms in the US
As commissioner suggests watchdog gets ability to crack down further on China-controlled data centers
28 Jan 2022 00:32 | 5
FCC
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Security
Federal Communications Commission proposed stricter rules on how telco carriers should report data breaches
Customers shouldn't need to wait seven days before being told
13 Jan 2022 22:42 | 5
Networks
Aircraft can't land safely due to interference with upcoming 5G C-band broadband service
Expect flight delays and diversions, US Federal Aviation Administation warns
08 Dec 2021 21:50 | 54
Networks
FCC officially opens its $1.9bn purse to reimburse those ripping out and replacing Huawei, ZTE kit
You've got just over a couple of months to get your compensation requests filed
01 Nov 2021 22:23 | 10
Security
China Telecom booted out of USA as Feds worry it could disrupt or spy on local networks
FCC urges more action against Huawei and DJI, too
27 Oct 2021 01:57 | 49
Security
Q2 2022 should see networking sales boom – when payouts to replace Huawei and ZTE kit start to flow
Netadmins need not assume they can't take a break, as supply chain hassles may persist
28 Sep 2021 06:45 |
Security
FTC bans 'brazen' stalkerware maker SpyFone, orders data deletion, alerts to victims
Insecure systems were compromised by miscreant, too, watchdog said
02 Sep 2021 21:05 | 19
Networks
FCC finalizes $1.9bn compo deal for telcos forced to rip'n'replace Huawei, ZTE gear
'An unrealistic attempt to fix what isn’t broken', Big H mutters
14 Jul 2021 01:04 | 2
Personal Tech
Amazon will know when its business, privacy practices keep you up at night – it has an FCC-approved sleep radar
Every breath you take, every move you make ...
13 Jul 2021 00:32 | 15
Networks
FCC pushes forward on rules to block the certification of new telecoms gear from ZTE and Huawei
Crackdown on loopholes that allow 'high-risk' vendors to have equipment approved for use in the US
18 Jun 2021 19:28 | 9
Networks
FCC starts probing effects of semiconductor drought on the US telecoms supply chain
If only there was a business to consult about chip shortages? Ah, that's right. Huawei, awks
12 May 2021 23:16 | 1
Networks
FCC gives SpaceX the go-ahead to drop Starlink satellite orbits by 500 kilometres or so
Low enough to witness Musk's Twitter trolling of Jeff Bezos?
28 Apr 2021 18:49 | 30
Personal Tech
After years of dragging its feet, FCC finally starts tackling America's robocall scourge
New law implementation, cease-and-desist letters, and mobile companies asked to detail free blocking tools
13 Apr 2021 22:34 | 47
Personal Tech
FCC urges Americans to run internet speed app to counter Big Cable's broadband data fudging
Effort to get accurate info gets more serious under new chairwoman
12 Apr 2021 22:57 | 32
Networks
FCC acting commissioner proposes dedicated spectrum for private space launches
'The regulatory frameworks we rely on to support these efforts are dated'
01 Apr 2021 19:58 | 4
Networks
FCC moves forward with plan to ban three Chinese telcos from American market
China Unicom, Pacific Networks, ComNet all due for removal
17 Mar 2021 21:17 | 10
Networks
Obtaining US 5G supremacy is easy as Pai, says FCC commish Brendan Carr. It's all in the spectrum
America ranks behind China, South Korea and even.... Great Britain in spectrum availability
16 Mar 2021 21:01 | 3
Networks
FCC announces winners in $81bn 5G spectrum auction. Congrats to Verizon, which must cough up $45.4bn
AT&T and T-Mobile also have to write enormous cheques before March 24
25 Feb 2021 14:12 | 17
Networks
New FCC boss leaps into action by… creating three committees to look at longstanding problems and come back at some point
Nothing says urgency like non-binding future reports
17 Feb 2021 23:56 | 14
Networks
There's no Huawei on Earth we're a national security threat, Chinese giant tells US appeals court
FCC says it will defend Pai-era decision to cut off mega-corp from American business
10 Feb 2021 00:54 | 32
Networks
US govt drops challenge to California’s net neutrality law, signals shift to once again safeguard connections
New FCC boss Rosenworcel makes it plain she will bring back protections
09 Feb 2021 02:28 | 9
Analysis
With depressing predictability, FCC boss leaves office with a list of his deeds... and a giant middle finger to America
A last gasp for the era of alternate facts
20 Jan 2021 23:52 | 85
Networks
Trump's overhaul of Section 230 stalls, Biden may just throw the web legal shield on the bonfire anyway
FCC won't mull law reform this month
05 Jan 2021 13:22 | 39
Networks
China Telecom answers US internet routing hijack claims by joining internet routing security team: How do you like them apples?
Mind your MANRS as politics meets network security
14 Dec 2020 21:53 | 10
Updated
Senators, net neutrality advocates rail against looming lame-duck confirmation of new FCC commissioner
Nathan Simington not qualified, they claim, and installed to create deadlock
08 Dec 2020 00:23 | 19
Analysis
Trumpian politics continue as senators advance controversial Republican FCC commissioner nominee
Telecoms regulator now firmly a part of the burnt partisan landscape
03 Dec 2020 00:12 | 35
Analysis
So bye-bye, Mr Ajit Pai. You drove our policy into the levee and we still wonder why
FCC boss tells telco industry he's available for lobbying work in January
30 Nov 2020 20:33 | 63
Analysis
FCC sucked deeper into partisan politics, Trumpism: Nominated commissioner sparks conflict-of-interest row
Will Section 230 become the new net neutrality?
11 Nov 2020 23:41 | 4
Updated
FYI: Someone wants to launch mobile broadband satellites into space used by scientific craft – and NASA's not happy
Choo choo! Mind the incoming 'A-train' orbital spacecraft
05 Nov 2020 00:49 | 17
Analysis
FCC puts final nails into net neutrality coffin. In a week, America will vote on whether to bury or open it up again
Regulator’s monthly meeting provided an opportunity to argue all over again
27 Oct 2020 21:22 | 27
Personal Tech
After Trump, Congress, Supreme Court Justice hit out at tech giants' legal immunity, now FCC boss wants to stick his oar in, too
Pai says he wants to 'clarify' Section 230's 26 words even though he probably can't do anything about it
16 Oct 2020 00:08 | 58
Networks
US comms watchdog calls for more scrutiny of submarine cables that land in 'adversary countries'
And then mentions China 18 times and calls for dedicated agency to regulate international data links
01 Oct 2020 06:27 | 17
Networks
America’s 5G efforts get shot in the arm with mid-band spectrum free-up
FCC rushes auction process through following Defense Department’s agreement
09 Sep 2020 00:42 | 1
Security
What price security? Well, for the US ban on Huawei/ZTE kit it's around $1.8bn, and you're going to pay most of it
Ripping and replacing Chinese-made gear won't be cheap
04 Sep 2020 23:10 | 37
Comment
Hold on to your hats, Net Neutrality version 2 is on its way courtesy of Trump and the FCC's moves on Section 230
Astroturfing, political posturing, invective. Exactly what internet policy needs
02 Sep 2020 23:58 | 29
Science
Sounds like the black helicopters have come for us. Oh, just another swarm of FAA-approved Amazon delivery drones
Imagine everyone placing 30-minute orders for stuff all day. In fact, let's turn to those who have lived under it
01 Sep 2020 00:02 | 63
Science
You there. Person, corp, state. Doesn't matter. You better not shoot down or hack a drone. That's our job – US govt
DoJ, FAA, FCC, Homeland Security warning highlights legal mess
19 Aug 2020 22:21 | 33
Networks
FCC: Remember that confidential paperwork you gave us, China Telecom? Yeah, well, we're handing it over to the Feds
Chinese telco's pleas to not be booted out of America will be passed to prosecutors
19 Aug 2020 21:29 | 9
Networks
Amazon gets green-light to blow $10bn on 3,000+ internet satellites. All so Americans can shop more on Amazon
Jeff knows you've gotta spend money to make money
01 Aug 2020 01:43 | 75
Personal Tech
With the US election coming up, when better to petition regulators for a controversial way to chill online speech?
Guess what? Literally everyone thinks this is a terrible idea
28 Jul 2020 23:41 | 46
Networks
Battle for 6GHz heats up in America: Broadcasters sue FCC to kill effort to open spectrum for private Wi-Fi
Big Tech pushes back, says band use Hertz no one
28 Jul 2020 00:51 | 24
Personal Tech
As the FCC finally starts tackling its dreadful broadband maps, Georgia reveals just how bad they are
Spoiler alert: Cable companies are ripping Americans off
15 Jul 2020 01:56 | 26
Networks
America's Team Telecom urges FCC to do something about that 120Tbps fiber line between US, Hong Kong
Google, Facebook cable link to China problematic, says oversight body
18 Jun 2020 19:31 | 6
Networks
FCC boss orders probe into 'unacceptable' T-Mobile US outage after carrier plays dog-ate-my-homework card
Yup, the old 'leased fiber line broke' excuse
17 Jun 2020 23:53 | 7
Networks
Count how many times the Feds checked Chinese telcos in America weren't spying. Only one hand needed
Meanwhile, Zoom axes account used to mark the Tiananmen Square massacre
11 Jun 2020 01:28 | 10
Personal Tech
FCC boss pleads with Congress: Please stop me from auctioning off this spectrum for billions of dollars
In unusual turn of events, Ajit Pai warns he’ll do his job unless stopped
19 May 2020 00:19 | 16
Networks
US threatens to turf out four Chinese telcos amid concerns over national security... and COVID-19, doctors, schools, jobs, communists, etc
It's pin-everything-on-China season
28 Apr 2020 00:36 | 23
Science
Want to put a satellite into orbit for US comms? Whoa, says Uncle Sam: Where's your space crash risk assessment?
FCC emits rules to tackle danger of orbital debris
24 Apr 2020 03:20 | 17
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As nice as Pai: FCC chairman comes out in favour of Ligado Networks' 5G proposal, despite criticism from airlines and military
Backing for use of L-Band spectrum for 5G
17 Apr 2020 12:17 | 27
Networks
White House creates 'Team Telecom' to probe whether foreign telcos should be allowed near US networks
Speedier license applications possible, uncertainty remains for many
07 Apr 2020 23:23 | 17
Comment
FCC forced by court to ask the public (again) if they think tearing up net neutrality was a really good idea or not
US regulator tries to hide embarrassment behind series of sudden announcements
21 Feb 2020 03:04 | 38
Networks
You, FCC, tell us again why cities are only allowed to charge rich telcos $270 to attach 5G tech to utility poles?
Well, we just reached inside our ass and pulled it out, regulator tells court
12 Feb 2020 01:50 | 42
Security
Your mobile network broke the law by selling location data and may be fined millions... or maybe not, shrugs FCC
US watchdog struggles to do its job over illegal sale of folks' whereabouts
04 Feb 2020 00:56 | 27
Comment
You know the President is able to shut down all US comms, yeah? An FCC commish wants to stop him from doing that
Too bad the Republicans aren't going to agree with her
29 Jan 2020 02:56 | 79
Networks
FCC lines up $16 billion for broadband across entire US. Well, except New York because, screw them, right?
They’ve got money, explains American watchdog that just can’t help itself
27 Jan 2020 22:53 | 9
Security
Ooh, watch out Google. You've got competition. Verizon has a new 'privacy-focused' search engine
Yep, the Verizon that sold subscribers' location data
23 Jan 2020 13:30 | 28
Networks
FCC proudly wastes $90m getting data-capped, pricey satellite internet to tiny percentage of US population
On the plus side, this saves cable companies the hassle of laying down fiber
18 Dec 2019 22:55 | 41
Comment
It’s been two years since net neutrality was killed in the US. Let’s celebrate by having another fight over it
Senate Democrats push for another vote; get rejected again
11 Dec 2019 01:00 | 21
Legal
Since the FCC won't act, Congress finally moves on robocalls by passing half-decent TRACED Act
Only took seven years of consumer hell to get this far
04 Dec 2019 20:41 | 67
Networks
You'll never get Huawei with this, FCC tells US telcos: Buy Chinese kit and you won't see another dime from us
Regulator will cut providers from Universal Service Fund dollars
22 Nov 2019 21:18 | 41
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