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Feb 01 • 3 months ago

FCC aims to ensure "only living and lawful Americans" get Lifeline benefits

Alleging fraud in California, Carr proposes making enrollment stricter nationwide. ...

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Jan 22 • 4 months ago

Trump FCC threatens to enforce equal-time rule on late-night talk shows

FCC disputes long-standing view that the shows are exempt from equal-time rule. ...

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Jan 13 • 4 months ago

Verizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule

FCC waives rule that forced Verizon to unlock phones 60 days after activation. ...

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Jan 09 • 4 months ago

Wi-Fi advocates get win from FCC with vote to allow higher-power devices

FCC says new category of devices "can operate outdoors and at higher power." ...

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Jan 07 • 4 months ago

Letting prisons jam contraband phones is a bad idea, phone companies tell FCC

"Jamming will block all communications," including 911 calls, CTIA tells FCC. ...

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Dec 24 • 4 months ago

No one loves President Trump more than FCC Chairman Brendan Carr

Carr used to insist on FCC independence. Now he uses FCC to fight Trump's battles. ...

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Dec 23 • 4 months ago

FCC’s import ban on the best new drones starts today

US drone makers are happy—US drone hobbyists, not so much. ...

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Dec 17 • 5 months ago

FCC deletes “independent agency” from website as Carr defends allegiance to Trump

Meanwhile, Ted Cruz wants to restrict FCC's power to intimidate broadcasters. ...

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Dec 11 • 5 months ago

After NPR and PBS defunding, FCC receives call to take away station licenses

NPR and PBS stations targeted by group involved in Carr's news-distortion probes. ...

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Dec 04 • 5 months ago

OnePlus 15 finally gets FCC clearance after government shutdown delay—preorders live

The device starts at $900 and comes with a free gift for a limited time. ...

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Nov 15 • 6 months ago

“How about no”: FCC boss Brendan Carr says he won’t end news distortion probes

Carr rejects criticism from four former FCC chairs, including three Republicans. ...

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Nov 01 • 6 months ago

FCC to rescind ruling that said ISPs are required to secure their networks

FCC chair to rely on ISPs' voluntary commitments instead of Biden-era ruling. ...

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