Tag: Federal Communications Commission
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FCC Will Vote on “All-In” Pricing For Cable TV That Includes Hidden Fees and Taxes
The Federal Communication Commission will decide on a set of proposed rules that, if passed, will require satellite and cable TV providers to clarify “all-in” prices clearly so consumers can make informed decisions when signing up for services. The rules strive to cull what the FCC calls a “misleading practice” of listing additional costs as…
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FCC Proposes New Rules to Protect Consumers Against Cable And Streaming Blackouts
Today, the Federal Communications Commission proposed mandatory rebates for consumers facing blackouts through cable or satellite television subscriptions. The Commission is seeking public comment on the Customer Rebates for Undelivered Video Programming During Blackouts, which addresses a growing number of programming blackouts affecting consumers. These blackouts result from cable operators and satellite television providers who…
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FCC Issues Cease and Desist Warning to Robocallers
The Federal Communications Commission’s Robocall Response Team issued a cease and desist order requiring Solid Double and CallWin to halt transmissions of robocalls originating from their networks that target U.S. consumers. The order requires the companies to investigate illegal traffic originating on their networks, determine the source, and block new and returning customers from generating…
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FCC Closes Loopholes in Robocall and Robotext Regulations to Better Protect Consumers
The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday closed a loophole in robocall regulations by adopting new rules to protect consumers from scam communications. The new rules directly address some of the biggest vulnerabilities in texting by including robotexts on the Do-Not-Call registry. The FCC can now “red flag” certain numbers and require mobile carriers to block…
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FCC Will Study AI’s Impact on Robocalls and Texts
The Federal Communications Commission voted today to start looking at the positive and negative impacts of artificial intelligence technology on illegal robocalls and texts. AI technology is becoming more prevalent, and the rise in usage comes unique opportunities to protect consumers. However, it poses a significant risk to privacy and safety concerns. While AI analytic…
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FCC is Threatening to Completely Cut Off 20 Companies for Alleged Robocall Abuse
The Federal Communications Commission is cracking down hard on robocallers and any telecommunications provider allowing such traffic on their network. The agency released a list of 20 companies that face getting cut off from the rest of the telecom world for supposed abuses related to robocalls. The Robocall Response Team on October 16 released a…
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FCC Opens the Door to Very Low Power Devices Running on the 6 GHz Band Alongside Wi-Fi
Today, the Federal Communications Commission opened the 6 GHz band to a new class of very low power devices that operate alongside other Wi-Fi-enabled devices. The new rules will contribute to an eco-system of “cutting-edge applications,” such as wearable technologies and augmented and virtual reality. Very low power devices such as smartphones and fitness trackers…
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FCC Secures $37.7 Million More in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries
The Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday that it has secured an additional $37.7 million through a new round of funding from the Emergency Connectivity Fund. The program provides students with on and off-campus internet access, equipment, and other digital services needed to excel in school. The funds will benefit 100,000 students in Colorado, Illinois,…