2022-12-22
You picked up the phone and someone you don't know, who you didn't ask to call, tells you they've been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty. It's a scam. The fraudsters responsible for this auto warranty scam flooded phones with these junk calls. We took action. https://twitter.com/...
CyberScoop
The FCC proposes a record-breaking ~$300M fine against an auto warranty scam robocall campaign that made 5.1B+ calls to 550M+ US phone numbers in Q1 2021
probably you too. That's because they made 6 billion spam phone calls in just 90 days. https://www.cyberscoop.com/... Thanks: @tonyajoriley
2022-11-27
The @FCC's committed to protecting our national security by ensuring that untrustworthy communications equipment is not authorized for use within our borders, and we are continuing that work here. https://www.fcc.gov/...
Bloomberg
The FCC imposes a ban on equipment from Huawei and ZTE, camera providers Hikvision and Dahua, and radio maker Hytera, citing “a risk to national security”
US regulators imposed a ban on electronic equipment from Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp., continuing a years-long effort …
2022-11-26
The @FCC's committed to protecting our national security by ensuring that untrustworthy communications equipment is not authorized for use within our borders, and we are continuing that work here. https://www.fcc.gov/...
Bloomberg
The FCC imposes a ban on equipment from Huawei and ZTE, camera providers Hikvision and Dahua, and radio maker Hytera, citing “a risk to national security”
US regulators imposed a ban on electronic equipment from Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp., continuing a years-long effort …
2022-08-28
Our mobile phones know a lot about us. That means carriers know who we are, who we call, and where we are at any moment. This information and geolocation data is sensitive. That's why @FCC's taking steps to ensure this data and your privacy are protected. https://www.fcc.gov/...
CyberScoop
Analysis of data sent to the FCC: 10 of the top 15 US carriers collect geolocation data and don't let users opt out; most keep the data for two years on average
Ten of the top 15 mobile carriers collect geolocation data and provide no way for consumers to opt-out, according to information …
2022-07-22
It's my duty as @FCC Chairwoman to protect consumers. Mobile internet service providers are uniquely situated to capture data about their own subscribers, including their identity, geolocation data, app usage, and web browsing data and habits. https://www.fcc.gov/...
Ars Technica
FCC chair asks carriers to explain how they use geolocation data, as Congress debates a law that may preempt the FCC from regulating carriers' privacy practices
Inquiry launched as Congress debates bill that could gut FCC's privacy authority. — Federal Communications Commission …
2022-07-17
The 25/3 metric isn't just behind the times, it's harmful because it masks the extent to which rural and low-income neighborhoods are being left behind and offline. We must raise the standard for minimum broadband speeds now and aim higher for the future. https://www.fcc.gov/...
Ars Technica
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel proposes a US broadband standard of 100Mbps down and 20Mbps up; the proposal requires a vote in the currently deadlocked FCC
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2022-07-16
The 25/3 metric isn't just behind the times, it's harmful because it masks the extent to which rural and low-income neighborhoods are being left behind and offline. We must raise the standard for minimum broadband speeds now and aim higher for the future. https://www.fcc.gov/...
Ars Technica
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel proposes a US broadband standard of 100Mbps down and 20Mbps up; the proposal requires a vote in the currently deadlocked FCC
Pai FCC said 25Mbps down and 3Mbps up was enough—Rosenworcel proposes 100/20Mbps. — Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman …
2022-01-31
The new Rural Broadband Accountability Plan will streamline our audit and verification processes while also making the results of verifications, audits, and latency testing publicly available for the first time. These safeguards will ensure that program providers do their jobs. https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
The FCC announces $1.2B+ in funding through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund to expand broadband service across 32 states, provided by 23 telecom companies
2022-01-30
The new Rural Broadband Accountability Plan will streamline our audit and verification processes while also making the results of verifications, audits, and latency testing publicly available for the first time. These safeguards will ensure that program providers do their jobs. https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
The FCC announces $1.2B+ in funding through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund to expand broadband service across 32 states, provided by 23 telecom companies
The FCC plans to deploy broadband service in one million new areas — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) …
2022-01-28
The broadband nutrition labels we're unanimously proposing today are mandatory. With these broadband nutrition labels we can compare service providers and plans, hold broadband providers to their promises, and foster more competition—which means better service and better prices. https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
The US FCC approves “nutrition labels” forcing ISPs to show prices, speed, and more, plus network management practices like throttling, starting on November 15
so we can compare price, speed & data. No more fees in fine print. That's why the FCC is kicking off an effort to develop #broadbandnutritionlabels. Makena Kelly / @kellymakena : N...
2022-01-13
Customers deserve to be protected against data leaks, and the consequences that can last years after an exposure of personal information. I look forward to having my colleagues join me in taking a fresh look at our data breach reporting rules. https://www.fcc.gov/...
Engadget
FCC proposes stricter data breach reporting rules, including a mandate to notify customers of “inadvertent” breaches, scrapping a one-week wait period, and more
The Federal Communications Commission is the next US regulator hoping to hold companies more accountable for data breaches. Source: Federal Communications … .
2021-12-08
It's the honor of my lifetime to lead the @FCC and serve as the first permanent female Chair. Thank you to the President and Senate for entrusting me with this responsibility. There's work to do to make sure modern communications reach everyone, everywhere. Now let's get to it.
The Verge
The Senate confirms Jessica Rosenworcel to lead the FCC, the first female chair in the agency's history, in a 68 to 31 vote
2021-08-07
A good map is one that changes over time. Today's new map represents progress in our efforts to implement the Broadband DATA Act and build next-generation broadband maps that can help to connect 100% of Americans. #FCCMaps https://www.fcc.gov/...
Engadget
FCC releases its first-ever mobile broadband coverage map, which compares the LTE and voice coverage areas of the four largest carriers in the US
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released its — first-ever mobile broadband coverage map.
2021-02-18
Earlier today, I announced the establishment of a Task Force dedicated to implementing long-overdue improvements to @FCC's broadband data and mapping tools. Details here: https://www.fcc.gov/... #FCCGov
VICE
FCC launches the Broadband Data Task Force to collect data and develop more precise maps of US broadband availability, which currently rely on ISP-provided data
You can't fix a problem you don't understand. And for decades the US has refused to accurately measure the full scope of US broadband market failure.