FCC

Comcast wants to charge you more for better privacy

Can you afford to be private?

On Aug 5, 2016 by Dell Cameron

Untangling Google Fiber’s twist on America’s unending digital divide

Google’s high-speed internet service is helping close—and widen—the digital divide.

On Jul 4, 2016 by Lauren Walker

The end of Big Cable’s control over your TV set-top box is nigh

It’s time for the cable industry to hand over control of TV set-top boxes.

On Jun 22, 2016 by Gigi Sohn

What the FCC’s ‘Unlock the Box’ campaign means for your TV

Your cable box may soon be set free.

On Jun 16, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

Tech groups ask DNC and RNC to add internet policies to party platforms

‘A free and open internet is an engine of economic growth,’ the groups told the two major parties.

On Jun 6, 2016 by Eric Geller

FCC and FTC studying how mobile carriers and device makers issue security updates

The federal agencies want to know how quickly companies patch flaws that could put you at risk.

On May 9, 2016 by Eric Geller

Why is the FCC regulating the biggest privacy risk platforms the least?

Who are the real gatekeepers?

On May 3, 2016 by Scott Cleland

Could this bill kneecap the FCC’s ability to protect net neutrality?

Critics say the FCC’s powers are on the chopping block.

On May 2, 2016 by Eric Geller

FCC chairman backs Charter-Time Warner Cable merger—but conditions rankle agency’s critics

The head of the FCC says he’s trying to protect consumers. His critics say he’s making a power grab.

On Apr 27, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Comcast Xfinity app will get rid of need for cable box

Back in my day, we had to rent out a box to watch TV.

On Apr 20, 2016

FCC votes to subsidize Internet for low-income Americans and craft broadband privacy rules

The agency says its two controversial plans will protect and empower consumers.

On Mar 31, 2016 by Eric Geller

Democratic senators back FCC proposal to create broadband subsidies

One in five Americans has ‘neither a home connection nor a smartphone,’ the U.S. senators said.

On Mar 29, 2016 by Dell Cameron

The FCC’s plan to regulate set-top boxes doesn’t help consumers

Here’s why the FCC’s plan is a waste of time.

On Mar 18, 2016 by Thomas Schatz

House committee passes bill banning FCC from regulating Internet prices

Republicans say the bill is meant to preserve competition in the broadband market.

On Mar 15, 2016 by Eric Geller

FCC unveils privacy plan to limit how Internet providers can use your data

‘Consumers should have effective control over how their personal information is used.’

On Mar 10, 2016 by Eric Geller