U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Officials from the Enforcement Bureau of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently convened...

The FCC will review broadband providers' customer support practices, focusing on issues like cancellations, renewals, live representative access, installations, outages, and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has voted to adopt rules that will require U.S. wireless carriers to implement technology that will speed localized response to 988-related emergencies.

The FCC has mandated that all mobile phones must be hearing aid compatible within 24-42 months, requiring manufacturers to include HAC technology, Bluetooth coupling, and adjustable volume controls. This change will benefit 48 million Americans with hearing loss.

The FCC and Department of Education have released "Cybersecurity Resource Recommendations," a guide offering cost-effective strategies to help schools and libraries protect their networks from cyber threats and data breaches.

A political consultant faces a $6M fine for using AI-generated robocalls with stolen caller ID information to spread misleading messages during a state primary election. The ID belonged to a political operative's spouse.

The FCC has issued new rules requiring video conferencing platforms to provide real-time captioning and sign language interpretation services, with potential additional features for blind users under consideration.

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.

New rules may require wireless carriers to implement georouting technology for 988 crisis calls, ensuring faster localized response. This change would route calls based on the caller's actual location rather than their phone's area code.

The FCC's latest report paints a picture of a nation increasingly connected. With lightning-fast speeds becoming the norm and mobile access skyrocketing, America's digital landscape is evolving at breakneck pace.