Tag: FCC

Today, the FCC met for the April Open Commission Meeting where the group discussed several issues, including reviewing the guidelines for blocking robocalls. That proposal was approved by Chairman Carr, Commissioners Starks, Simington, and Gomez. The robocall agenda item came from a proposal saying that the FCC has “been at the forefront of efforts to…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today voted to adopt groundbreaking rules to enhance commercial access to the lower 37 GHz spectrum band (37-37.6 GHz), a move poised to accelerate innovation in wireless technologies. The new framework is designed to support a wide range of applications, including Internet of Things (IoT) systems, wireless broadband, internet backhaul…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today announced the suspension of seven individuals convicted of defrauding its E-Rate program, a critical initiative designed to bring internet access to schools and libraries. The perpetrators, identified as Peretz Klein, Ben Klein, Moshe Schwartz, Simon Goldbrener, Sholem Steinberg, Aron Melber, and Susan Klein, were linked to a scheme that…

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr shared on X that the FCC will vote this month on a proposal to review and potentially revise the decades-old spectrum sharing framework between geostationary and non-geostationary satellite systems. The current guidelines are limiting the level of satellite broadband service available in the marketplace, and updating those guidelines could potentially improve…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a significant step toward modernizing the nation’s emergency response infrastructure on March 27, 2025, by proposing new rules to ensure the reliability and interoperability of Next Generation 911 (NG911) networks. As the U.S. transitions from legacy 911 systems to advanced Internet Protocol (IP)-based technology, the FCC aims to safeguard…

Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks announced on today, his intention to resign from his post this spring, marking the end of a impactful tenure at the FCC. In a statement released today, Starks revealed he had sent a letter to President Trump and Senate Majority Leader, signaling his departure after years of service dedicated to…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced today a sweeping initiative to slash unnecessary regulations, aligning with President Donald Trump’s recent Executive Orders aimed at unleashing economic prosperity through deregulation. In a Public Notice titled DA 25-219, the FCC is soliciting public feedback to identify rules that should be eliminated or modification, with a focus on…

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr today unveiled a forward-looking agenda today at 3:22 PM EST for the agency’s upcoming Open Commission Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2025. The tentative lineup, announced via an FCC press release, focuses heavily on enhancing national security and public safety through innovative technology policies, reflecting Carr’s priorities…

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr took the stage at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Monday, vowing to protect American technology companies from what he described as “excessive” European regulations. Speaking to a packed audience of tech industry leaders and analysts, Carr criticized the European Union’s approach to tech governance, particularly its…