U.S. Appeals Court Upholds FCC Broadband Subsidy Process Says use of private company USAC is not an impermissible delegation of authority Multichannel News · Mar 24, 2023
Pressure piles on DJI as US senators demand investigation 16 US senators club together to call for security investigation into Chinese drone company DJI Digital Camera World · Mar 24, 2023
Standard General’s Soo Kim: FCC Hearing Designation Is Tegna Deal ‘Kill Shot’ Managing partner hammers commission over ‘evading’ vote Broadcasting & Cable · Mar 22, 2023
FCC Proposes Mandating ‘All-In’ Cable Video Price Disclosure Would allow for comparison shopping, including streaming options, commission says Multichannel News · Mar 22, 2023
Garmin Fenix 8 may launch very soon Three new Wi-Fi-enabled smartwatches have been approved for sale in the US Advnture · Mar 22, 2023
President Biden Yet to Withdraw Gigi Sohn’s FCC Nomination The Biden administration appears to be in no hurry to withdraw the nomination of Gigi Sohn, its first choice for the third Democratic seat on the five-member FCC, or perhaps it was caught somewhat off guard by the need to find a new candidate. Multichannel News · Mar 21, 2023
FCC taking a stand against spam texting Phone companies must block text messages coming from shady sources, new regulation demands. TechRadar · Mar 21, 2023
Sony WF-1000XM5: release date rumours, potential price, features and spec leaks Sony's next true wireless earbuds could launch in the next couple of months. Here's what to expect. What Hi-Fi? · Mar 20, 2023
Fitbit Charge 6: Everything we know and what to expect Fitbit Charge 6 looks like it's on the way. Here's everything we know, and what we think the device will look like. TechRadar · Mar 19, 2023
Standard General Makes Formal Appeal to FCC on Tegna Deal Claims Media Bureau’s hearing order will torpedo largest minority-owned, female-led TV company Multichannel News · Mar 17, 2023
Garmin's next watch might be a king-sized Instinct 2 – and that would be awesome A testing report filed with the FCC suggests a new rugged watch is on the way Advnture · Mar 17, 2023
The FCC is cracking down on scammy robotexts. What that means for you How many text messages have you received lately about a missed delivery of a package you didn't order? Or a prize you've earned for being a loyal customer of a company you don't use? Or a nonexistent withdrawal just made on your account? Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023
FCC Proposes Audio Descriptions for All TV Stations Chair Jessica Rosenworcel worked on mandate while on Capitol Hill Multichannel News · Mar 16, 2023
Why has the UK government banned TikTok? The UK government has officially banned the TikTok app from devices across government due to national security concerns. Oliver Dowden, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, confirmed the decision during an address in House of Commons on Thursday. Dowden's speech followed days of speculation that the UK would follow the… IT Pro · Mar 16, 2023
WEKU · Mar 16, 2023 The truth is there's little the government can do about lies on cable Tucker Carlson trying to rewrite history on the Jan. 6 riots is exposing the government's limited ability to regulate distortions on cable news.
Chicago Tribune · Mar 15, 2023 Commentary: Due process denied: FCC Media Bureau kills diverse media ownership I believe in the power of local news. Strengthening American democracy depends on more engaged and informed citizens at the local level. But in today’s fractured media environment, there are fewer credible options for consumers to turn to for their news. Local broadcast news can help fill this void.
Roll Call · Mar 10, 2023 FCC spectrum auction authority lapses amid questions on military need - Roll Call Two senators' effort to buy time to study the military need for radio spectrum resulted in the FCC losing authority to conduct auctions.
Reason · Mar 8, 2023 Gigi Sohn Withdraws FCC Nomination Due to Politics, Policy, and Police Pressure While Sohn’s record raises ethics and judgment questions, some attacks against her lacked merit.
Salon · Mar 8, 2023 Dark money wins: Biden FCC nominee bails Public should be "outraged," say activists, claiming Biden's FCC remains "utterly impotent" against Big Telecom
Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023 News briefs Orlando Free Fall ride to be removed nearly year after teen's death
Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023 Sohn withdraws after Manchin opposes her FCC confirmation Gigi Sohn withdrew her nomination to become a member of the Federal Communications Commission after Sen. Joe Manchin III on Tuesday said he would oppose her confirmation.
Roll Call · Mar 7, 2023 Sohn withdraws after Manchin opposes her FCC confirmation - Roll Call She had only the narrowest of paths to get through the Senate on Biden's third attempt to get her confirmed to the commission.
Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023 FCC’s spectrum auction authority nears March expiration WASHINGTON — The top Republican and Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are working to avert a lapse next month in the Federal Communications Commission’s authority to auction spectrum as Congress seeks a more lasting plan that could pay for a number of telecommunications priorities.
Roll Call · Feb 28, 2023 FCC's spectrum auction authority nears March expiration - Roll Call FCC's authority to auction spectrum expires in March and the House is poised to vote this week on a bill extending it through May 19.
Reuters · Feb 27, 2023 US, Ukraine to cooperate on telecommunications issues The U.S. Federal Communications Commission and Ukraine's telecom regulator on Monday said they have signed a new memorandum of understanding to cooperate on telecommunications infrastructure resilience, 5G and other related security issues.