The group allegedly claimed reduced-cost internet subsidies from 2008 to 2023. The Armstrong Group, a cable company cohort serving the Eastern United States, paid $6.5 million to settle…
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FCC Drafts Rule to Require Mobile Carriers to Unlock Phones
The agency will seek input on the proposal to have phones unlocked 60 days after purchase. The Federal Communications Commission has begun the rule-making process that would mandate…
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FCC Urges Congress to Renew Pandemic-Era Internet Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program funding has expired. The Federal Communications Commission has called on Congress to renew funding for a low-cost internet connectivity program instituted during the COVID-19…
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FCC Launches Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Schools and Libraries
The program is part of Chair Rosenworcel’s “Learn Without Limits” initiative. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a three-year, $200 million pilot program to enhance cybersecurity for K-12…
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FCC Proposes $6M Fine for Robocalls Spreading Fraudulent Election Info
The deepfake technology was used to mislead New Hampshire voters. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a fine of $6 million for illegal robocalls that used deepfake,…
Read MoreFCC Chair Proposes AI Disclosure Requirements for Campaign Ads
She said written disclosures will keep the public from being misled. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel proposed a new rule that would require political candidates to…
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FCC Proposes Fines for Pirate Radio Operators
The agency is heightening enforcement against unauthorized transmissions on AM and FM frequencies. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced proposed fines against seven pirate radio operators for…
Read MoreFCC Proposes “Missing and Endangered Persons“ Alert Code
The new emergency public safety system would support responses to endangered adults and indigenous women. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed a new event code for the Emergency…
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Bipartisan Bill Would Require Disclosure of AI Use in Political Ads
Co-sponsor says guardrails are needed for AI content used in elections. Senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska proposed the “AI Transparency in Elections Act,”…
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Senators Propose Selling Unused Government Wavelengths
The private sector has an increasing need for the 5G spectrum. Senators Ted Cruz of Texas and John Thune of South Dakota introduced the “Spectrum Pipeline” bill this…
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