FCC

Apple's New OS Will Automatically Share Your Location During Emergency Calls

First responders will be able to find callers faster.

By Caitlin Fairchild
June 18, 2018

FCC

Apple's New OS Will Automatically Share Your Location During Emergency Calls

First responders will be able to find callers faster.

By Caitlin Fairchild
June 18, 2018

FCC Bans Surprise Phone Charges

The agency is also cracking down on surprise network switching.

By Caitlin Fairchild
June 8, 2018

GAO Probing FCC Claims of Denial-of-Service Attack

Critics have questioned whether the FCC’s commenting site was actually hit with a distributed denial-of-service attack or just deluged with comments opposing net neutrality repeal.

By Joseph Marks
June 6, 2018

Huawei Slams FCC Efforts to Bar It From Federal Communications Program

Government officials say the Chinese telecom poses a hacking threat to national security.

By Joseph Marks
June 4, 2018

Ajit Pai, chairman Federal Communications Commission

Two Senators Want More Info From FCC On Fake Net Neutrality Comments

The lawmakers were among the millions who had their identities stolen to make fraudulent comments.

By Caitlin Fairchild
May 22, 2018

The Mystery of the ‘SpaceBees’ Just Got Even Weirder

As the government investigates an unauthorized satellite launch, amateur trackers are watching the skies for clues.

By Marina Koren, The Atlantic
May 17, 2018

Net Neutrality Officially Dies Any Day Now. It May Get a Second Life.

Public sentiment is changing faster than FCC rule-making.

By Michael J. Coren, Quartz
April 25, 2018

Preemption Battles Continue as Cities Look to Improve Internet Connectivity

From Georgia to Texas and Colorado, city halls are trying to fend off state efforts to assert control over local rights of way.

By Timothy B. Clark
April 6, 2018

Huawei Pushes Back On FCC Efforts to Bar It From U.S. Networks

FCC’s concerns Huawei is a Chinese spying tool are unfounded and based in rumor, the company said.

By Joseph Marks
April 5, 2018

FCC Aims to Ban Some Companies from U.S. Supply Chains, Citing National Security

Chairman Ajit Pai fears the companies could steal U.S. data or spread viruses.

By Joseph Marks
March 26, 2018

Local Officials to FCC: We’re Not the Ones Impeding 5G

A group of mostly mayors encouraged the Federal Communications Commission to refocus its efforts on new broadband investment, instead of preempting their oversight of public rights of way.

By Dave Nyczepir
March 16, 2018

5G Faceoff on Capitol Hill

Localities want more of a say in broadband policymaking. The U.S. wireless industry wants to win its race with China.

By Dave Nyczepir
March 14, 2018

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, center, sits next to Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, left, and Commissioner Michael O'Rielly.

House Passes Bill Strengthening Powers of FCC CIO

The bill would reauthorize the Federal Communications Commision, encourage broadband development and make some changes to the commission’s oversight.

By Jack Corrigan
March 7, 2018

The Problem With America's New National Broadband Map

This long-awaited map looks like a precise picture of connectivity in America. Many people will find it doesn’t match what’s happening in their homes.

By Rob Pegoraro, CityLab
March 2, 2018

Lawmaker Seeks Allies to Reverse Net Neutrality Repeal

And the controversial sex trafficking bill is scheduled for a House vote.

By Heather Kuldell and Joseph Marks
February 23, 2018

SpaceX Takes its First Step Toward Selling Americans Internet From Space

SpaceX eventually hopes to have thousands of spacecraft beaming Internet back to Earth.

By Tim Fernholz, Quartz
February 18, 2018

Protesters carry the top of an alarm clock display that reads "Net Neutrality" after a protest at the FCC headquarters in Washington.

Net Neutrality Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Internet Itself

The internet, from its infrastructure to its applications, is not built for us.

By Dhruv Mehrotra, Quartz
February 13, 2018

We Still Don’t Know If Cell Phones Cause Cancer or Not

More testing is needed.

By Zoë Schlanger, Quartz
February 11, 2018

The Future of Wireless Charging Is Almost Here

But don't throw away your charger just yet.

By Caitlin Fairchild
February 9, 2018

Students Around the World Prepare to Celebrate Safer Internet Day

The internet will never be risk-proof.

By Caitlin Fairchild
February 5, 2018

The agency is also cracking down on surprise network switching.

Critics have questioned whether the FCC’s commenting site was actually hit with a distributed denial-of-service attack or just deluged with comments opposing net neutrality repeal.

Government officials say the Chinese telecom poses a hacking threat to national security.

The lawmakers were among the millions who had their identities stolen to make fraudulent comments.

As the government investigates an unauthorized satellite launch, amateur trackers are watching the skies for clues.

Public sentiment is changing faster than FCC rule-making.

From Georgia to Texas and Colorado, city halls are trying to fend off state efforts to assert control over local rights of way.

FCC’s concerns Huawei is a Chinese spying tool are unfounded and based in rumor, the company said.

Chairman Ajit Pai fears the companies could steal U.S. data or spread viruses.

A group of mostly mayors encouraged the Federal Communications Commission to refocus its efforts on new broadband investment, instead of preempting their oversight of public rights of way.

Localities want more of a say in broadband policymaking. The U.S. wireless industry wants to win its race with China.

The bill would reauthorize the Federal Communications Commision, encourage broadband development and make some changes to the commission’s oversight.

This long-awaited map looks like a precise picture of connectivity in America. Many people will find it doesn’t match what’s happening in their homes.

And the controversial sex trafficking bill is scheduled for a House vote.

SpaceX eventually hopes to have thousands of spacecraft beaming Internet back to Earth.

The internet, from its infrastructure to its applications, is not built for us.

More testing is needed.

But don't throw away your charger just yet.

The internet will never be risk-proof.

Thank you!