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FCC Proposes Changes to Authorization of Radiofrequency Equipment

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recommended additional changes to its procedures for the authorization of radiofrequency equipment. In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued in July 2015... Read More...

Commission Strengthens Consumer Protections Against Robocalls

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken steps to strengthen and clarify its regulations protecting consumers from unwanted robocalls and spam emails and texts. In a package of declaratory ... Read More...

AT&T Fined $100 Million for Misleading Consumers

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a monetary forfeiture of $100 million against AT&T Mobility for misleading its wireless customers about hidden restrictions in the company’s so-... Read More...

FCC Releases AC Power-Line Conducted Emissions FAQs

The Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has published an updated version of its frequently asked questions (FAQs) about its regulations applicable to AC powe... Read More...

More Major Settlements for Cramming Activities

The Enforcement Bureau of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reached a settlement with two of the nation’s largest wireless carriers in connection with allegations that the companies billed cu... Read More...

FCC Seeking Comments on LTE-U and LAA Technologies

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments on advanced commercial wireless technologies that are designed to operate in certain unlicensed frequency bands, and their potential to creat... Read More...

Commission Levies $20k Fine Against NY Pirate Radio Station

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a monetary forfeiture of $20,000 against a New York man who, despite repeated warnings, reportedly operated a pirate radio station in the New York m... Read More...

Commission Moves to Revoke Equipment Authorization

In a highly unusual action, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ordered a China-based electronics manufacturer to show cause why its FCC equipment authorization should not be revoked due to mis... Read More...

Wireless Lawnmower Operation May Interfere with Satellites

The company behind the development of a wireless lawn mowing system is getting pushback from the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) over concerns about the system’s potential to interfere with astronom... Read More...

AT&T to Pay $25 Million for Privacy Violations

In its largest privacy and data security enforcement action to date, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reached a $25 million settlement with AT&T Services, Inc. in connection with the una... Read More...

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