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FCC Reissues Enforcement Advisory on Using Radio Equipment for Criminal Acts

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reminding amateur radio operators not to use radios or radio equipment to commit or facilitate criminal acts. The FCC’s Enforcement Advisory reiterates the C... Read More...

FCC Adopts Rules to Increase Broadband Service Competition for Multi-Unit Buildings

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted rules to ease access to broadband services for those living or working in apartments, office buildings, and other multi-tenant structures. Accordi... Read More...

FCC Issues Citation for Operation of Interference-Generating TV Antenna

A NY resident has been ordered by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stop using equipment found to cause harmful interference to licensed radio communications. In a Citation and Order, the Com... Read More...

FCC Updates Broadcast Radio Technical Rules

As part of its ongoing effort to increase rule transparency and eliminate unnecessary regulatory burdens, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved to update its rules applicable to broadcast r... Read More...

FCC Proposes Largest Fine Ever for Robocalls

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed the largest fine ever for violations of its robocall rules. According to a press release issued by the Commission, the FCC has issued a Notice of A... Read More...

FCC Proposes Updated Standards for Equipment Authorization

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed updates to its rules to reflect the latest industry standards to keep pace with the rapid and widespread deployment of radiofrequency (RF). In a No... Read More...

FCC Upholds Fine for Use of Signal Jammer

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has upheld a civil penalty issued against a Texas warehouse employer for using a signal jammer to prevent employees from using their mobile phones at work. Th... Read More...

FCC Proposes New Data Breach Reporting Requirements

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is preparing to strengthen rules applicable to the reporting of breaches of certain customer information collected and maintained by telecommunications providers... Read More...

FCC Issues Annual Report on Robocalls

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released its annual report to Congress, detailing consumer complaints and enforcement action in connection with illegal robocalls. Released at the end of ... Read More...

FCC Reaches Major Settlements Over 911 Communications Failures

The Enforcement Bureau of the U.S. Federal Communications has entered into Consent Decrees with four major telecom carriers in connection with a system outage that prevented them from delivering 911 emergency c... Read More...