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Amazon Applies for FCC Approval to Run Tests for Drone Network

Jan 16, 2017 09:57 AM EST

American e-commerce giant Amazon recently filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission as part of the company’s effort to acquire permission to run experiments using various frequency bands and their application to its drone delivery network.

U.S. Federal Authorities Investigate Existence of Covert Chinese Radio Broadcast

FCC Rules in Favor of User Online Privacy

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Oct 31, 2016 10:33 PM EDT

The Federal Communications Commission recently released its ruling on a landmark privacy law that will limit how internet service providers use or even manage online user data.

T-Mobile is offering Sprint customers a $200 bill credit should they decide to switch.

FCC Slaps T-Mobile with $7.5 Million Fine over Unlimited Data Plans

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Oct 20, 2016 09:39 AM EDT

T-Mobile's "unlimited data" marketing was recently criticized by subscribers claiming that the plan was not entirely unlimited as the company throttles the connection speed of users who have exceeded 17GB of data consumption per month.

Xiaomi Mi Box With 4K Android TV Spotted on FCC, to Launch in the US Soon

Xiaomi Mi Box With 4K Android TV Spotted on FCC, to be Launched in the US Soon

Daphne Planca |

Jul 22, 2016 07:57 AM EDT

The new Xiaomi Mi Box with a 4K Android TV has been spotted on the website of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and is expected to be launched in the United States soon.

FCC's Lifeline program will offer $9.25 monthly mobile phone and internet subsidy.

FCC Approves New Lifeline Program for Cheaper Internet Access

Ellie Froilan |

Apr 01, 2016 02:49 AM EDT

The Unites States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the Lifeline program that offers subsidies on Internet access for low-income households.

FCC Requires ISPs to Disclose How User Data are Collected and Used

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Mar 11, 2016 05:40 PM EST

The Federal Communications Commission recently reported that it is informing Internet service providers of its proposed directive regarding the regulation of data being sent by ISPs to third party companies like marketers. This is part of the FCC's effort to safeguard customer information and to make sure that their privacy is not being violated by their respective ISPs.

U.S. Federal Authorities Investigate Alleged Covert Chinese Radio Broadcasts

Benjie Batanes |

Nov 03, 2015 09:42 AM EST

The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are conducting a probe into a California-based radio broadcasting company that is 60 percent owned by a Chinese state enterprise's subsidiary. A media article released on Monday regarding the existence of a network of covert Chinese radio broadcasts prompted the two federal agencies to look in to the matter.

Net Neutrality: Pres. Obama Wants Equal Internet Access For All

Christl Leong |

Nov 11, 2014 07:44 AM EST

President Barack Obama on Monday called for increased regulation of Internet service providers similar to those of phone companies, a move intended to block the monopolization of broadband and ensure so-called net neutrality.ternet Access for all

FCC to Regulate Internet Video Like Satellite TV, Cable

Marc Maligalig |

Oct 28, 2014 11:29 PM EDT

The proposal will only affect multichannel video programming distributors providing pre-scheduled programs.

FCC Pushes Back ‘Airwaves Auction’ to 2016

Danielle Austria |

Oct 25, 2014 03:38 AM EDT

The Federal Communications Commission announced Friday that despite having made “consistent progress”, the much-debated auction of low-frequency airwaves will be put off until early 2016. The agency cited complexity of the pursuit and court challenges filed by broadcasters.

Washington Redskins team members in their last preseason game

The FCC is Considering the Petition to Ban the Moniker "Redskins"

Dino Lirios |

Oct 01, 2014 06:26 AM EDT

The Federal Communications Commission, a government agency that independently regulates radio and television broadcasts, is considering banning the moniker "Redskins" and punishing broadcasters who say it.