Tag: FCC
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ABC & The View Launch On-Air Effort to Mobilize Public Backing As It Fights With The FCC
In a direct appeal to audiences, ABC and its long-running daytime talk show The View have rolled out an on-air campaign urging viewers to submit public comments to the Federal Communications Commission in support of the network amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny. The initiative frames the FCC actions as threats to free expression and encourages participation…
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Senators Ask the FCC to Hold the Paramount Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Until Foreign Investment is Reviewed
Three Democratic senators have written a letter to the FCC, asking that they hold off on approving Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until the government completes a review of foreign investment in the company. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) filed the letter on June 18, following an initial letter sent in March…
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The FCC Stops a Robocaller Who Pretended to Be Walmart
Federal regulators permanently block the company from U.S. networks after a pattern of non-compliance with anti-robocall rules The Federal Communications Commission has taken decisive action against a voice service provider it says repeatedly violated federal robocall regulations, ordering the company blocked from connecting to U.S. telecommunications networks. The FCC mandated that all U.S. voice service…
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The FCC is Reviewing TV Ratings and How Children’s Programs are Rated
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a review of the television ratings system to assess whether it provides sufficient information for parents to make viewing decisions for their children. The initiative, opened by the agency’s Media Bureau in April 2026, focuses on the effectiveness of the voluntary TV Parental Guidelines in today’s media landscape, particularly…
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Emergency Weather Alerts on Netflix? There is a Growing Push to Get the FCC To Mandate Alerts on Streaming
As Americans increasingly turn away from traditional television toward on-demand streaming platforms, federal regulators face mounting pressure to update the nation’s emergency alert system. The Federal Communications Commission is set to examine emergency alerting protocols this month, with advocates urging the inclusion of major streaming services in location-based notifications for both local disasters and national…
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The Supreme Court Sides With The FCC Over Verizon & AT&T
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant victory to the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday by upholding the agency’s authority to impose fines on major wireless carriers through its internal enforcement procedures. In an 8-1 decision authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court ruled that the FCC’s process for assessing penalties does not violate…
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FCC Announces Major Overhaul of Emergency Alert Systems
The Federal Communications Commission is set to take significant steps this month toward updating the country’s primary emergency notification frameworks during its regular monthly open meetings. The agency will consider both a Report and Order and a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking focused on modernizing the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts, aiming to…
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The FCC Proposes More Specific Rules to Stop Robocalls
Today, the FCC proposed new and more specific requirements to hold voice service providers accountable for “bad actors” making illegal robocalls through their voice platforms, as well as strengthening the STIR/SHAKEN framework to more effectively implement caller ID for the purpose of cutting down on robocalls. If accepted, the new requirements would “expose providers that…
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FCC Approves DISH’s Sale of Spectrum from EchoStar to SpaceX and AT&T in $40 Billion Deal
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has approved a significant transaction that will reshape the wireless and satellite communications landscape. EchoStar Corporation is divesting substantial portions of its wireless spectrum holdings in a deal valued at approximately $40 billion, with portions going to SpaceX and AT&T. This move is expected to enhance nationwide connectivity, accelerate 5G…
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The FCC Announces Plans to Crack Down on Robo Calls & Improve Broadband Data
The Federal Communications Commission has released the tentative agenda for its May Open Commission Meeting, set for Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Chairman Brendan Carr outlined several items focused on improving telecommunications oversight, reducing regulatory burdens, and advancing connectivity efforts across the United States. The agenda reflects ongoing work to address challenges in voice services, broadband…