Tag: Federal Communications Commission
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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,…