U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released its most recent report on access in the United States to high-speed Internet connections, documenting for the first time the gap between current service levels and the benchmark Internet connection speeds recommended under the Commission’s National Broadband Plan.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has also released a report on local telephone competition, reflecting data submitted by incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers through June 30, 2009.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed forfeiture penalties against three Tier III wireless carriers in Texas and Oklahoma for failing to offer their customers the required number or percentage of hearing aid compatible (HAC) handsets.