2026-01-14
Phone unlocking gives consumers choice. Today's decision takes that choice away from Verizon's customers. The beneficiaries won't be consumers, but large wireless companies that want to keep people locked into their plans.
Ars Technica
The US FCC waives a rule that forced Verizon to unlock phones 60 days after they are activated, which could make it harder for people to switch from Verizon
I would have supported looking at what rule would ensure consumer choice while addressing the problem of phone theft for all carriers, but the FCC elected to take unilateral action at the Bureau level.
Ars Technica
The US FCC waives a rule that forced Verizon to unlock phones 60 days after they are activated, which could make it harder for people to switch from Verizon
2026-01-13
Phone unlocking gives consumers choice. Today's decision takes that choice away from Verizon's customers. The beneficiaries won't be consumers, but large wireless companies that want to keep people locked into their plans.
Ars Technica
The US FCC waives a rule that forced Verizon to unlock phones 60 days after they are activated, which could make it harder for people to switch from Verizon
The Federal Communications Commission is letting Verizon lock phones to its network for longer periods, eliminating a requirement …
2025-11-21
The FCC's plan to roll back cybersecurity protections in response to the Salt Typhoon hack is not a cybersecurity strategy. It is a hope and a dream that will leave Americans less protected than they were the day the Salt Typhoon breach was discovered. 🧵 [image]
Bloomberg
The FCC votes along party lines to repeal a Biden-era cybersecurity rule aimed at preventing intrusions like Salt Typhoon, calling it an ineffective measure
Kelcee Griffis / Bloomberg :
By rescinding previous efforts to strengthen our networks and offering nothing in their place, the FCC leaves the country less secure at the very moment when these threats are increasing. https://www.theverge.com/...
Bloomberg
The FCC votes along party lines to repeal a Biden-era cybersecurity rule aimed at preventing intrusions like Salt Typhoon, calling it an ineffective measure
Kelcee Griffis / Bloomberg :
2025-06-18
I look forward to working with her to return the FCC to its core priorities of protecting consumers, promoting innovation and competition, and securing our communication networks.
Deadline
The US Senate confirms Olivia Trusty to the FCC, giving Republicans a 2-1 majority after Democrat Geoffrey Starks and Republican Nathan Simington departed
Olivia Trusty—on your confirmation today to serve as a Commissioner on the @FCC Look forward to you joining the agency and the great work ahead. [image] Anna M. Gomez / @agomezfcc ...
I want to congratulate Olivia Trusty on her confirmation and welcome her to the FCC. I have known Olivia for years and have been very impressed with her strong background in communications policy, which will be a great asset to this agency. [image]
Deadline
The US Senate confirms Olivia Trusty to the FCC, giving Republicans a 2-1 majority after Democrat Geoffrey Starks and Republican Nathan Simington departed
Olivia Trusty—on your confirmation today to serve as a Commissioner on the @FCC Look forward to you joining the agency and the great work ahead. [image] Anna M. Gomez / @agomezfcc ...
2025-05-17
A transaction of this magnitude should be decided by a full Commission vote — not in backroom deals. The FCC must be transparent and accountable to the American people, especially as it moves to censor and control companies it disagrees with.
Bloomberg
The FCC approves Verizon's $9.6B acquisition of Frontier Communications after Verizon agreed to pare back what Brendan Carr called “invidious” DEI practices
not in backroom deals. The FCC must be transparent and accountable to the American people, especially as it moves to censor and control companies it disagrees with.