The American dilemma: Competition, or fast broadband? Pick one Analysis It's Groundhog Day for the US broadband industry Networks31 Jul 2018 | 36
Trump 'not normal' FCC commish reveals amid Sinclair-Tribune mega-media-merger meltdown Breaking news: President sticks oar into complicated saga Personal Tech30 Jul 2018 | 42
FCC caught red-handed – again – over its $225 complaint billing plan Plan is killed at the last minute after outrage all round Legal12 Jul 2018 | 30
Feds charge Man after FCC boss Ajit Pai's kids get death threat over net neutrality axe vote Alleged perp's apology to watchdog chairman didn't work Legal02 Jul 2018 | 52
US senators get digging to find out the truth about FCC DDoS attack And why serial self-promoter John McAfee is a security expert on Russian hacking Security13 Jun 2018 | 21
So net neutrality has officially expired. Now what do we do? More fighting of course! Legal11 Jun 2018 | 42
You blithering Ajit! Huawei burns Pai for FCC sh*tlist proposal American broadband bossman's ban plan panned Networks04 Jun 2018 | 29
America's comms watchdog takes on the internet era's real criminals: Pirate pastors And helps cable industry tackle scourge of streaming boxes Networks25 May 2018 | 56
Lawyer warned FCC of Securus phone-tracking risks 10 months ago Legal concerns over platform were floated back in July Legal23 May 2018 | 3
One year late, US senators act on fake net neutrality comments that drowned the FCC It's not a real problem until a Congressman is affected Legal22 May 2018 | 16
Senator Kennedy: Why I cast my Senate-busting vote for net neutrality He's pro free market – but there isn't one among America's ISPs Networks22 May 2018 | 27
Last night's net neutrality episode had some good one-liners but a repetitive plot Upcoming 5G storyline could make The FCC a ratings killer Legal17 May 2018 | 8
Date engraved onto net neutrality tombstone: June 11, 2018 But wait! Is that a shining white knight come to save us all? Networks11 May 2018 | 42
FCC sets a record breaking $120m fine for rude robocalls Florida Man gets one hell of a phone bill for nuisance calls Legal10 May 2018 | 70
FCC shifts its $8bn pot of gold, sparks fears of corporate money grab Special report Pai accused of reverse Robin Hood for business buddies Networks04 May 2018 | 27
New York looks at California, drafts net neutrality legislation 'Bicoastal effort' adds to the mess that is internet rules Networks02 May 2018 | 17
Open Internet lovin' Comcast: Buy our TV service – or no faster broadband for you! Cable giant bribes cord-cutters to come back with speed hike Networks01 May 2018 | 35
Democrats need just one more senator (and then a miracle) to reverse US net neutrality death It won't pass but hey, why pass up a partisan punch-up? Networks30 Apr 2018 | 15
DON'T PANIC! America's net neutrality won't be ending today after all You'll have to wait until, well, next month, for the end of the internet as we know it Networks23 Apr 2018 | 16
Huawei CEO sings 'Bye, bye, mister American Pai', trims US C-suite The best thing about beating your head against a brick wall? It feels great when you stop Legal18 Apr 2018 | 47
'Uncarrier' T-Mobile US to un-carry $40m for bumpkin blower bunkum FCC levies fine equivalent to 32 hours of quarterly profit Networks16 Apr 2018 | 17
Having ended America's broadband woes, the FCC now looks to space Satellite operators reminded they need permission to relay broadband internet. Looking at you, Swarm… Networks13 Apr 2018 | 35
Civil war erupts at top of FCC over Sinclair's creepy grasp on US telly Vid Commissioners take to the stage to hate on one another amid $4bn media merger Legal11 Apr 2018 | 42
You. FCC. Get out there and do something about these mystery bogus cell towers, huff bigwigs It's the Ruskies! Or maybe the FBI! Stingray secrecy rebounds Security09 Apr 2018 | 32
FCC boss to block 'national security risk' companies (cough, Huawei, ZTE) from US's $8.5bn broadband pot Bye bye, says American Pai. Throw my server in the levy Networks26 Mar 2018 | 32
Super Cali neutral traffic bill makes web throttling bogus State won't work with those whose conduct is atrocious Networks14 Mar 2018 | 25
What would Jesus sue? The FCC, it seems United Church of Christ not serene about Sinclair media ownership rule relaxation Legal12 Mar 2018 | 30
Sneaky satellite launch raises risk of Gravity-style space collision Federal regulator furious to discover untrackable mini-satellites in space Networks09 Mar 2018 | 71
Global race for 5G heats up with latest US Congress bill Analysis Spectrum freed up in law named after telco veteran Networks07 Mar 2018 | 14
April Fool: FCC finally bothers with Puerto Rico as chairman visits Cult of personality meet shameful response Networks06 Mar 2018 | 28
Hey girl, move a little closer. 'Cause you're too gun shy. Hush, hush, bye says Pai FCC boss turns down showpiece rifle gong Bootnotes02 Mar 2018 | 24
Mayors of America demand net neutrality protections… again Put the letter on the pile next to the soiled #OneMoreVote petition Networks02 Mar 2018 | 12
FCC levies largest ever fine: $614m on Verizon (that's about three days of profit for telco giant) Straight Path veered off promises of 5G coverage Networks01 Mar 2018 | 7
Washington (no, not that one) to pass hardcore net neutrality law: All ISPs in state must obey US tech hotbed steps up with strictest traffic protections yet Networks28 Feb 2018 | 26
America yanked from the maws of cellphone complaint black hole FTC can smack down telcos – and eyes up $100m fine from AT&T for limited 'unlimited' plan Personal Tech26 Feb 2018 | 19
Why, why, Mr American Pai? FCC boss under increasing pressure in corporate favoritism row Analysis Watchdog commish continues ringing alarm bell over Sinclair coziness Networks26 Feb 2018 | 31
NRA gives FCC boss Ajit Pai a gun as reward for killing net neutrality. Yeah, an actual gun Decorum isn't even visible in the rear-view mirror at this point Bootnotes24 Feb 2018 | 185
America's broadband speed map is back! And it doesn't totally suck! Now all we need is accurate info and prices Networks22 Feb 2018 | 25
Talk about a MINER offense! Crypto-cash crafter clashes with T-Mob US in hipster haven Watchdog steps in after box found fuzzing up signals Science20 Feb 2018 | 10
Vermont becomes fifth US state to boot up its own net neutrality rules Governor Phil Scott signs executive order as battle lines are drawn Personal Tech16 Feb 2018 | 13
FCC inspector general sticks corruption probe into chairman Ajit Pai amid $4bn media merger Analysis Fine line between free market and favors for pals Legal15 Feb 2018 | 44
Pressure mounts on FCC to cough up answers over fake net neutrality comments Analysis House Dems send snotagram to watchdog boss Networks14 Feb 2018 | 19
FCC commish gobbles Verizon's phone-locking BS, says it tastes great Analysis US telco reveals bright idea in response to robberies, ID theft Personal Tech13 Feb 2018 | 27
US states accused of skimming cash from 911 emergency call dosh Funds to prop up critical service diverted to bankroll other stuff, watchdog not impressed Legal09 Feb 2018 | 43
Of course a mystery website attacking city-run broadband was run by an ISP. Of course Analysis Fidelity wanted to 'tell the other side of the story' with astroturfing dot-com Personal Tech07 Feb 2018 | 40
US broadband is scarce, slow and expensive. 'Great!' says the FCC Analysis There's a problem with America's internet? La la la can't hear you, la la la Personal Tech06 Feb 2018 | 77
California Senate OKs net neutrality law, gives FCC cold hard long stare F U FCC say lawmakers as bill passes to Assembly Networks30 Jan 2018 | 28
Trump White House mulls nationalizing 5G... an idea going down like 'a balloon made out of a Ford Pinto' Make America Socialist Again? Networks29 Jan 2018 | 45
If you've ever wondered whether the FCC boss is a Big Cable stooge – well, wonder no more Analysis Ajit Pai throws hissy fit at first sign of criticism Legal26 Jan 2018 | 70
You want wires with that? Burger King backs, er, net neutrality Vid Yes, you read that right Networks24 Jan 2018 | 36
Under fire for its shoddy response, FCC finally wakes up to Puerto Rico Analysis But recovery on the island still sluggish Networks23 Jan 2018 | 13
OK, who had 'Montana' in the net neutrality state pool? Congratulations Updated Big Sky state first to pass mandate to bar throttling Networks22 Jan 2018 | 41
Smut site fingered as 'source' of a million US net neutrality comments Shmoocon Bad news for the FCC because the site has 55 staff and doesn't hand out email addresses Security22 Jan 2018 | 86
FCC drops idiotic plans to downgrade entire nation's internet speeds Analysis US regulator won't pretend that mobile networks are equivalent to landlines Networks20 Jan 2018 | 32
What do Cali, New York, Hawaii, Maine and 18 other US states have in common? Fighting the FCC on net neutrality Attorneys General go to court to rescue internet protections Personal Tech17 Jan 2018 | 54
Uncle Sam's treatment of Huawei is world-class hypocrisy – consumers will pay the price Comment Wait. Did you say 'insecure chips'? Personal Tech11 Jan 2018 | 51
US Congress seizes net neutrality, stuffs it into a bipartisan black hole Is there anything Senators won't try to turn into votes? Personal Tech09 Jan 2018 | 12
US Senators force vote on Ctrl-Z'ing America's net neutrality death Comes just days after final details published by FCC Personal Tech08 Jan 2018 | 91
To Puerto Ricans: A Register apology If you are without phone coverage over the holidays, we are to blame... possibly Networks21 Dec 2017 | 62
Totally shock claim: Comcast accused of gouging TV rivals Wow, who'd have thought it? Legal20 Dec 2017 | 11
5 reasons why America's Ctrl-Z on net neutrality rules is a GOOD thing Analysis Shut your whining, it's going to be great Networks14 Dec 2017 | 197
FCC douses America's net neutrality in gas, tosses over a lit match Watchdog's clown, er, chairman debases policymaking in the United States Networks14 Dec 2017 | 139