FCC now requires telecom companies to block major provider of student loan robocalls
‘We’re cutting these scammers off so they can’t use efforts to provide student loan debt relief as cover for fraud.’
On Dec 8, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
Democrats now have the votes to get Gigi Sohn on the FCC—will they do it?
After a year of minimal movement, there’s hope.
On Dec 8, 2022 by Karl Bode
It’ll soon be easier to see if your broadband provider sucks
Broadband ‘nutrition labels’ are coming.
On Nov 30, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich
The FCC’s new broadband maps are finally here—are they enough?
It’s a first step in a long process.
On Nov 18, 2022 by Karl Bode
‘He who created the heavens will be very angry’: Religious zealots hate Elon Musk’s Starlink for blocking God’s view of Earth
‘Why are you allowing a weapons-grade technology to be installed over American citizens?’
On Nov 17, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
Scammer behind 40% of all student loan debt robocalls identified, shut down
Upwards of 40% of such scam calls made last month came from a single source.
On Nov 10, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
Midterms 2022: Democrats’ feckless telecom reform efforts are about to permanently be killed
Democrats wasted two years.
On Nov 5, 2022 by Karl Bode
It’s been a year since Gigi Sohn was nominated to the FCC—and internet rights groups are pissed
it’s the longest a nomination has stalled.
On Oct 26, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
FCC funding mobile hotspots to help schoolchildren stay online after Hurricanes Ian, Fiona
It will support nearly a quarter-million mobile hotspots in Puerto Rico.
On Oct 6, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
7 carriers put on notice by FCC for refusing to block robocalls
The carriers have 14 days to comply.
On Oct 4, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
FCC pausing several telecom rules to aid in Puerto Rico hurricane recovery
The decision helps customers avoid shutoffs and extra bills during Puerto Rico’s hurricane recovery.
On Sep 21, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
Big telecom’s relentless lobbying is pushing Gigi Sohn’s FCC nomination to the brink
Sohn has been left to fend for herself.
On Sep 21, 2022 by Karl Bode
FCC says people will get to challenge broadband industry reporting when new maps drop
The map will drop in November.
On Sep 7, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
‘Everyone told me my bill was going to be $120’: Woman receives $6,000 surprise bill from AT&T
‘I spent 1.5 hour on the phone with customer service crying.’
On Aug 30, 2022 by Braden Bjella
The FCC is going on a $100 million spree to get the word out about its broadband discount program
It thinks many people who are eligible aren’t aware.
On Aug 9, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
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