The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted Thursday to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules. The agency voted 3-2 along partisan lines to revive rules barring broadband providers from blocking or throttling internet traffic to some websites and speeding up access to others that pay extra fees. 5 things to know about the return of net … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote Thursday to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules. Here’s what you need to know: What is net neutrality? Net neutrality refers to the principle that internet service providers should treat all information that travels through their networks equally. Under the FCC’s proposed rules, providers would be barred … Read more
Some low-income families in the U.S. could see more expensive broadband bills starting next month when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) makes cuts to its monthly broadband benefits, the agency announced Tuesday. The agency said the monthly benefits cuts are due to Congress not having approved further funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program. The program, which stopped accepting … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote on restoring net neutrality rules that were rescinded under former President Trump later this month, the agency’s chair said Wednesday. If approved, the proposal would restore the Obama-era rules that barred broadband providers from blocking or throttling internet traffic to some websites and speeding up access to others … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted new rules Thursday requiring cable and satellite television providers to clearly display their “all-in” prices, as part of the Biden administration’s effort to crack down on so-called “junk fees.” Under the new rules, providers will have to include the total cost of video programming, including any additional programming-related fees, … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering taking steps to prevent domestic abusers from using smart car services to track, harass and intimidate their partners. FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel proposed Wednesday that the agency look at using existing law, specifically the Safe Connections Act, to ensure car manufacturers and wireless service providers are protecting domestic … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned the use of artificial intelligence (AI) generated voices in robocalls on Thursday just weeks after a message imitating President Biden went out to New Hampshire residents ahead of the state’s primary election. The agency unanimously adopted a ruling recognizing AI-generated voices as “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking carmakers and wireless service providers to give more information on car applications that have reportedly been used by domestic abusers to track victims. The FCC sent letters to nine different car companies and three voice service providers to ask for more details on the connected car tools and how they … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) warned lawmakers Monday that it will have to begin winding down the Affordable Connectivity Program that provides broadband discounts to millions of American households if it does not receive additional funding from Congress. The program’s remaining funding is expected to run out in May, and it would need another $6 … Read more
