Tag: FCC
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Sinclair Asks The FCC To End Free OTA TV on ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Unless You Upgrade to ATSC 3.0 & End Ownership Caps
Sinclair Broadcast Group has submitted formal comments to the Federal Communications Commission emphasizing the critical connection between live sports programming on free over-the-air television and the financial health of local news operations. The company argues that without strong broadcast sports content, stations across the country would struggle to maintain robust local journalism, as sports audiences…
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FCC Wants to Make Sure That the Call Center You Are Sent to Has People Who Speak Fluent English
In a move aimed at addressing longstanding frustrations among American consumers, the Federal Communications Commission is advancing plans to impose stricter oversight on foreign call centers used by U.S. telecommunications companies. With that, The FCC voted last week to move plans forward to bring call centers back to the United States. The initiative focuses on…
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FCC Votes to Scrap 18 More Outdated Rules to Speed Up the Internet
The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday approved the elimination of 18 more outdated regulatory provisions, continuing its aggressive deregulatory push under Chair Brendan Carr’s flagship initiative that has now reshaped hundreds of pages of federal telecommunications law since its launch last summer. The Direct Final Rule removes 18 rules, including 17 rule provisions impacting the…
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The FCC May Have Just Banned Your Home WiFi Network
The Federal Communications Commission has expanded its Covered List to include all consumer-grade routers manufactured in foreign countries, effectively barring new models of such devices from entering the United States market. The decision, announced Monday, follows a national security determination made by a White House-convened interagency body that concluded foreign-produced routers present unacceptable risks to…
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The FCC is Cracking Down on Robocallers & Banning Some Phone Companies from the U.S. Communications Network
The Federal Communications Commission has taken decisive action against Belthrough LLC, a voice service provider, by effectively prohibiting it from connecting to U.S. telephone networks. This measure stems from the company’s repeated failure to comply with the FCC’s established rules designed to combat illegal robocalls. This is just one more move in the FCC’s initiative…
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The FCC is Moving to Replace Copper DSL & Home Phone With High Speed Internet
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to take a significant step toward modernizing America’s communications infrastructure. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the Commission will hold a vote this month on proposed rules designed to accelerate the transition away from outdated copper telephone lines and DSL internet to faster, more reliable high-speed networks. The…
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The FCC Is Looking into the Move of the NFL & Other Sports Teams to Paid Streaming Apps from Free ABC, CBS, Fox, & NBC
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a formal public inquiry into the ongoing migration of live sports broadcasting rights from traditional free over-the-air television to subscription-based streaming platforms. Announced on February 25, 2026, this move reflects growing concerns about marketplace fragmentation, rising consumer costs, and the ability of broadcasters to meet their public interest obligations…
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The FCC is Cracking Down on Lifeline Phone Providers in California & Other States It Accuses of Fraud
The Federal Communications Commission has initiated formal investigations into several Lifeline providers operating in California and other states that previously opted out of the federal eligibility verification system. These probes focus on potential violations of program rules, particularly the enrollment of deceased individuals and duplicate subscribers in the Lifeline program, which offers discounted phone and…
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FCC Appoints a New Managing Director Amid Leadership Transition
In a significant move to its administrative backbone, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has named Daniel Daly as its new Managing Director. The appointment, announced by Chairman Brendan Carr on February 9, 2026, comes as the agency continues to navigate complex regulatory landscapes in telecommunications and technology. Daly steps into the role following the retirement…
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The FCC is Working to Speed Up The Rollout of Fiber Internet to More People
The Federal Communications Commission has taken a significant step forward in accelerating the nationwide rollout of fiber internet by streamlining the resolution of disputes over utility poles. This move addresses longstanding bottlenecks that have hindered broadband expansion, particularly in areas where companies compete for access to existing infrastructure. By expediting reviews of complaints related to…