FCC January 4, 2018 FCC Chairman Ajit Pai cancels Consumer Electronics Show appearance over death threats Ajit Pai, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, canceled a speaking engagement at a major technology industry event days before it was scheduled to place because of death threats, according to a report Thursday.
Big Tech Backlash December 19, 2017 Net neutrality's impact on free porn could be significant, experts say The FCC’s decision on Thursday to kill net neutrality rules that provide for equal access online to all types of content will likely reshape the multibillion dollar porn industry in the coming years.
FCC December 14, 2017 Net neutrality vote: FCC repeals Obama-era Internet rules The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to repeal Obama-era net neutrality rules, a move that Republicans say would preserve a “free and open” Internet but has triggered protests from consumer groups, Internet companies and Democratic lawmakers.
White House March 30, 2017 Trump expected to sign bill undoing Obama-era Internet privacy rules The resolution, which was passed by the House on Tuesday and followed a similar vote last week in the Senate, is seen as a victory for the telecommunications industry as it dismantles the Obama-era rule that required broadband providers to receive permission before collecting data on a user’s online activities.
FCC January 12, 2017 Senate panel approves bill requiring police to get a warrant to read emails The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved legislation that would require police to obtain a search warrant from a judge before they can review a person's emails or other electronic communications.
REGULATION October 6, 2016 FCC proposal: Internet providers must ask to share your data A new privacy proposal unveiled Thursday will require broadband providers like Verizon and Comcast to get your permission before sharing with advertisers what you've been doing on your phone or computer.
FCC May 3, 2016 New Obama Internet regulations mean new taxes and less service, critics say The Federal Communications Commission released more than 300 pages of Internet regulations Thursday, which critics say will increase the cost of Internet and slow improvements.
FCC May 3, 2016 Telecom industry slams FCC net neutrality move The telecom industry on Thursday slammed the The Federal Communications Commission’s adoption of sweeping new Internet regulations, warning that the rules are a "radical step" that spells bad news for consumers and the economy.
FCC April 13, 2016 FCC proposing to allow more sex and profanity during kids’ television viewing hours If you thought that our television channels were already saturated with enough sex, vulgarity and profanity you may want to brace yourself.
Verizon March 8, 2016 Verizon to pay $1.35M to settle FCC 'super cookie' probe Verizon is now notifying customers about its targeted advertising programs.
Innovation February 2, 2016 34 million Americans lack access to broadband service, FCC says According to the most recent Broadband Progress Report released by the FCC on Jan. 29, 10 percent of Americans (34 million) continue to lack access to advanced, high-quality voice, data, graphics and video offerings.