FCC

US Supreme Court To Decide FCC Fund’s Legality

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to decide the legality of a congressionally authorized fund operated by the Federal Communications Commission to expand access to telecommunications services in a challenge accusing Congress of unlawfully delegating its authority to an…

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JenThorpe
FCC

FCC To Vote To Restore Net Neutrality Rules, Reversing Trump

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will vote to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules and assume new regulatory oversight of broadband internet that was rescinded under former President Donald Trump, the agency’s chair said. According to Reuters, the FCC told advocates…

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JenThorpe
FCC

Biden Order Cracks Down on Anticompetitive Practices in Big Tech

President Biden signed an executive order titled: “Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy” today. In short, it calls for a whole-of-government effort to use the antitrust laws, including the Sherman Act, the Clayton Act, and the Federal…

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JenThorpe
FCC

FCC Chairman Recommends Approval of T-Mobile and Sprint Merger

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai made a statement (PDF) in which he approved of the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint. In the statement, he says his approval came after the two companies made some commitments regarding their 5G network. FCC Office…

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JenThorpe
FCC
FCC Requires Support for Text-To-911

FCC Requires Support for Text-To-911

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules that are designed to promote the widespread use of text-to-911. Currently, the availability of text-to-911 is limited. The purpose of this new rule is to keep pace with how Americans communicate.…

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JenThorpe
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The Master Switch

The Master Switch

Once in a while, a book comes along that contains ground-breaking insights.  Such is the case with a book I’ve listened to over the past couple of days, the Audible audio book version of ‘The Master Switch: The Rise and…

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