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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...

FCC Requires Broadband Providers to Display Consumer Info Labels

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued new labeling rules for broadband equipment and services to help consumers more fully understand and compare the feature and costs of comparable offeri... Read More...

FCC Approves Changes to Improve Wi-Fi

The Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted conditional approval to a small group of companies working to finalize the development of technolog... Read More...

FCC Settles Case of License Holder’s Foreign Ownership

The Enforcement Bureau of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a settlement with a company over charges that it failed to accurately disclose ownership stakes in the company held by fo... Read More...

FCC Seeks Candidates for Honors Engineer Program

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it is once again accepting applications for its Honors Engineer Program. Initiated in 2018, the one-year development program gives selected... Read More...