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will vote to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules and assume new regulatory oversight of broadband internet that was rescinded under former President Donald Trump, the agency’s chair said.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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Legal

Three Companies To Pay $615,000 Over Faked Net Neutrality Comments

Three companies accused of falsifying millions of public comments to support the contentious 2017 repeal of net neutrality rules nave agreed to pay $615,000 in penalties to New York and other states, New York’s attorney general said Wednesday, The Associated…

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Security

FCC Bans U.S. Sales Of Huawei And ZTE Over Security Concerns

Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Hytera and Dahua all sell telecommunications equipment and video surveillance technology into the United States, but many of their future security cams and radio hardware will no longer be welcome, The Verge reported. According to The Verge,…

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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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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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Privacy

FCC Adopts Rules to Protect Your Online Privacy

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted rules that require broadband Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to protect the privacy of their customers. The rules ensure that broadband customers have meaningful choice, greater transparency, and strong security protections for their personal…

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