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FCC Submits FY 2022 Budget Request to Congress

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking a modest increase in its agency budget for the agency for fiscal year (FY) 2022, which begins on October 1st. According to its “2022 Budget Estimat... Read More...

FCC Issues Forfeiture Orders for Unlicensed Equipment

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has levied penalties against two Colorado-based companies for providing unlicensed GPS services and for altering equipment to operate outside of authorized spect... Read More...

FCC Launches Emergency Broadband Benefit

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the launch of a program to fund consumer discounts on broadband services and equipment. According to an Order issued by the FCC in mid-May, the ... Read More...

FCC Registration Number Required for Amateur Examination Applicants

First-time applicants for the amateur radio examination will soon be required to register with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission before taking the exam. According to an article posted in early May t... Read More...

FCC Makes Spectrum Available for Commercial Space Launches

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules to provide access to spectrum that can be used by commercial space launch vehicles during pre-launch testing and space launch operations. ... Read More...

FCC Seeks Comment on New Wireless Microphone Technology

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is evaluating the potential approval of a new wireless microphone technology that would make more efficient use of the radio spectrum in large music venues or co... Read More...

FCC to Permit “Hot Car” Sensors

The Office of Engineering and Technology of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken action that will allow for the eventual deployment of technology to help prevent serious injury to children... Read More...

FCC Steps Up Efforts to Provide Access to Robocall Blocking Tools

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is stepping up its efforts to stem the flow of unwanted and scam robocalls, calling on telecom providers to make public the robocall blocking calls they make ava... Read More...

Radio Frequency Exposure Rules to Take Effect

Rules issued in 2019 by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the measurement of human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) emissions are scheduled to take effect on May 3rd. As reported on the webs... Read More...

FCC Publishes Pirate Radio Enforcement Provisions

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is slated to substantially increase fines against unauthorized radio operations later this month, following the publication of its final rules in late March. Un... Read More...

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