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The FCC imposed a nearly $1 million fine on a New Jersey operator for running an unlicensed radio station. The penalty highlights the Commission's aggressive crackdown on pirate broadcasting operations.

A Florida-based telecommunications carrier and its owner have agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle criminal charges and civil allegations in connection with their participation in a program that provided discounted phone services to qualified consumers.

In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a multi-million dollar fine against a Chicago-based company for a robocall scheme that impersonated agents of the agency. 

FCC upholds record $34,000 fine against Idaho amateur radio operator who interfered with Forest Service communications during critical wildfire suppression efforts, rejecting his plea of good intentions.

The Enforcement Bureau of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is continuing its active pursuit of illegal radio operations, announcing the latest round of fines against pirate radio operators.

The FCC has issued new fines to pirate radio operators in New York and Miami. Penalties range from $40,000 to $920,000 for unauthorized broadcasting, targeting multiple individuals in both metro areas.

The Enforcement Bureau of the FCC has reached a settlement with a telecommunications provider in connection with charges that the company transmitted illegal, AI-generated robocalls.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Forfeiture Order in connection with its investigation of a Bronx, NY, pirate radio station operator.

Verizon Wireless has agreed to pay a $1 million penalty in connection with an investigation into the company’s role in a series of 911 system outages in December 2022.

The FCC has proposed a major enforcement action against one of the companies that transmitted illegal robocalls in advance of New Hampshire’s 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary in January.