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U.S. Proposes Fine Under Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a massive fine against a Florida-based broadband provider for fraudulently obtaining funds intended to provide broadband devices and services to eli... Read More...

FCC Proposes Updated Data Breach Reporting Requirements

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed updating its rules requiring telecommunications operators to notify customers and law enforcement of breaches of confidential consumer information. ... Read More...

FCC Cites Another Retailer for Marketing Unauthorized RF Devices

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has cited another technology retailer for marketing unapproved radio frequency (RF) devices. According to a Citation and Order issued by the FCC, Washington-b... Read More...

FCC Adjusts Civil Monetary Penalties to Reflect Inflation

Just like ordinary businesses and consumers, agencies of the U.S. federal government are subject to increased costs directly linked to inflation. So it’s no surprise that the U.S. Federal Communications Commiss... Read More...

FCC Commissioner Calls for Mandatory Security Updates for Wireless Devices

As concerns increase about cybersecurity threats targeting all types of electrical and electronic equipment, a Commissioner for the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is calling on the agency to requi... Read More...

Proposed Record Fine for Robocaller

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed its largest-ever financial penalty against a consortium of domestic and foreign companies in connection with a vast auto warranty scam campaign invo... Read More...

FCC Opens Portal for Reporting Illegal Robocalls

The Enforcement Bureau of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a new online portal allowing private entities to report suspicious robocalls, robotexts, and spoofing campaigns. The FC... Read More...

Technology Retailer Cited for Sale of Unauthorized RF Devices

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has cited a major technology retailer for marketing unapproved radio frequency (RF) devices. According to a Citation and Order issued by the FCC, New York-based... Read More...

FCC Amends Equipment Authorization Rules to Increase Security

Continuing its efforts to protect the U.S. communications networks from security threats, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced additional changes to its equipment authorization rules. ... Read More...

FCC Releases New National Broadband Maps

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently released a preliminary version of its new national broadband map, part of its ongoing effort to make broadband services available to all. The new... Read More...

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