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Robocalls using AI-powered voice-cloning tech banned by U.S. agency
Robocalls made with AI-powered voice-cloning technology have been banned by the FCC in a bid to reduce fraud and reduce election-related misinformation.
The U.S. Senate wants to limit the FCC’s ability to regulate ISP data policies
The U.S. Senate introduced legislation that would limit the FCC's ability to impose rules on how ISP use their customers' data.
Apple submitted a mysterious Bluetooth and NFC device for FCC approval
Apple has submitted another filing to the FCC, this time for a Bluetooth and NFC device -- but what exactly is the device?
FCC halts investigations into zero-rating data programs like T-Mobile’s Binge On
The FCC will no longer investigate programs like T-Mobile's Binge-On and AT&T's Sponsored Data.
The end of net neutrality? FCC chairman Tom Wheeler will resign in January
Tom Wheeler, the current chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, announced his resignation.
An FCC filing suggests Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime refresh is on its way
It looks like Samsung is prepping the release of yet another mid-range smartphone. A refresh of the Galaxy Grand Prime was spotted in an FCC filing.
FCC commissioner wants an investigation into Wi-Fi at presidential debate
FCC member Jessica Rosenworcel is calling for an investigation into the banning of journalists’ Wi-Fi hotspots at the first presidential debate this week.
The FCC just took the next big step in implementing 5G
The FCC has voted unanimously to implement a plan for 5G -- one that will see the commission designating bands of radio waves to 5G.
The FCC is trying to figure out how much trouble unwanted radio waves really cause
Radio waves are everywhere, and many serve no real purpose. The FCC is trying to determine how much the level of radio noise has changed over the years.
FCC votes to use cell phone taxes to help the poor access broadband Internet
The Federal Communications Commission agreed to approve a proposal that would allow the U.S. government to subsidize the Internet for low-income Americans.
Want to unlock your smartphone? The new FCC Chairman has your back
New FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has told CTIA that its members must adopt new polices that allow customers to easily unlock their phones.
FCC proposal would make in-flight Wi-Fi faster and cheaper
A new proposal from the Federal Communications Commission would both increase the speed of in-flight Wi-Fi connections and likely make it more affordable.
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State of the Web: Why the FCC’s ‘free super Wi-Fi’ plan is probably too good to be true
The FCC wants to lay the groundwork for a free "super Wi-Fi" network across the U.S. Unfortunately, a number of hurdles stand in the way.
