Politics
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn has stepped down
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn has announced that she will be stepping down from the commission after running strong advocacy for net neutrality. At a FCC meeting today, she…
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FCC now aiming to block purchases from non-US firms posing ‘security threat’
According to a new proposal announced today by the FCC, they want to shut out companies "that pose a national security threat to United States communications networks or…
Internet
Senate officially introduces the CRA resolution to restore net neutrality
Last week, we learned that the FCC officially published its net neutrality rollback plans in the Federal Register, which were voted on by the FCC back in December.…
Mobile
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai speaks at MWC 2018, talks 5G and net neutrality repeal
Previously, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai cancelled his appearance at CES 2018 in January, reportedly because of death threats, but it appears that he feels safe enough to attend…
Internet
In hopes of boosting innovation, FCC is opening up communication airwaves
Today, the FCC has voted to move forward with their proposal to open up communications spectrum beyond 95GHz. In a statement, the FCC said that the spectrum above…
Politics
Remember the net neutrality repeal? It will go into effect April 23rd
Today, the Federal Communication Commission's revocation order was published in the Federal Register. This means that two months from now, net neutrality will be officially dead on April…
Business
FCC investigating if changes Pai made helped Sinclair-Tribune merger
Last April, Trump-appointed Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai eliminated a restriction that had previously capped how many stations media companies could own. Interestingly, weeks laters, Sinclair Broadcast…
Internet
White House says they’re not considering any plans for a national 5G network
Yesterday, Axios reported that the Trump administration was considering an option for a government-controlled 5G network. Documents that Axios had obtained showed that Trump's national security team proposed a few…
Politics
New evidence sheds more light on fake net neutrality comments debate
Senators and companies alike may be trying to bring back net neutrality protections, but it's important to realize that net neutrality is dead, for now. Even as the…
Politics
FCC has released the text of its order to take away net neutrality protections
A few weeks ago, the FCC voted to remove Title II protections for net neutrality, and now it has released the final text of its "Restoring Internet Freedom…
Legal
Following dismantling of net neutrality, read FCC chairman Ajit Pai’s statement
Shortly after taking role as FCC chairman, Ajit Pai made it a goal to reverse the net neutrality rules that were passed in 2015. Today, he made that…
Business
FCC votes 3-2 to kill net neutrality
In a 3-2 vote today, the Federal Communications Commission approved to dismantle net neutrality rules that were put in place two years ago. These rules prevented internet providers…
Legal
18 attorney generals have asked the FCC to delay vote on net neutrality repeal
Letters seem to be flying into the FCC today. In a letter sent to the FCC today, 18 attorneys general from all over the country have called upon…
Legal
Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler slams Ajit Pai’s plan to kill off net neutrality
Former Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler has fired some shots against current FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. He took aim at Pai for wanting to eliminate net neutrality…
Tech
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has some strong words for those opposing repeal efforts of net neutrality
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai blasted many individuals and companies for opposing his net neutrality efforts (via Recode). He says that everyone has it wrong when they the rollback…