States spent years mapping their broadband—now they fear the FCC might throw that data away
The FCC will need to side with state data or big telecom.
On Aug 3, 2022 by Karl Bode
FCC orders phone companies to block scam network’s auto warranty robocalls
‘We are not going to tolerate robocall scammers or those that help make their scams possible.’
On Jul 23, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
Congress’ big new privacy bill might just neuter the agency that should be enforcing it
A new data privacy bill in the House is receiving pushback from privacy experts and states.
On Jul 21, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
FCC probes 15 leading mobile carriers about location data in wake of abortion ruling
‘The highly sensitive nature of this data … is of utmost importance to consumer safety and privacy.’
On Jul 20, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
The FCC’s new broadband mapping effort might be one big waste of money
The new maps will only be as accurate as telecom monopolies are honest.
On Jul 20, 2022 by Karl Bode
Democrats are promising a new effort to restore net neutrality—it’s doomed to fail
For internet freedom, the road back is longer than ever.
On Jul 19, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
Congressional Republicans demand TikTok turn over documents about user data being accessed in China
Two committees sent a notice to TikTok today.
On Jul 14, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
Telecom monopolies are poised to waste the U.S.’s massive new investment in high-speed broadband
Your Wifi could be better soon. But don’t hold your breath.
On Jun 30, 2022 by Karl Bode
FCC commissioner wants TikTok banned from app stores for harvesting ‘swaths of sensitive data’
He called it a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
On Jun 29, 2022 by Mikael Thalen
FCC announces plans for ’20-fold’ increase in rural broadband speeds
The FCC is seeking comment on a new proposal, specifically how the program can be future-proofed.
On May 20, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
How the Republican plot to stall Gigi Sohn’s FCC nomination is about to cripple the future of internet rights
Biden’s internet ‘dream team’ may end in a nightmare scenario.
On May 13, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
Broadband expert thrashes former senator’s misleading campaign against Gigi Sohn’s FCC nomination
Heitkamp is ‘misreading quotes’ about Sohn.
On Apr 29, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
FCC commissioner shoots down ‘frivolous’ call for agency to block sale of Twitter to Musk
‘The FCC has no authority to block Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, and to suggest otherwise is absurd.’
On Apr 27, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
FCC commissioner calls out Apple for censoring Voice of America app in China
Carr wants Apple to allow the Voice of America app on iPhones.
On Apr 22, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
ISPs handed another defeat in their case against California’s ‘gold standard’ net neutrality law
A California net neutrality law will stand, a US Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday.
On Apr 20, 2022 by Jacob Seitz
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