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FCC Launches Major Revamp of Broadband Availability Benchmark

Looks to boost high-speed definition to 100 Mpbs upstream and 20 Mbps downstream

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Republicans seek roadblocks for FCC’s school bus Wi-Fi plan - Roll Call

The FCC will allow use of federal funds to put Wi-Fi on school buses, a plan opposed by Republicans worried about social media use.

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New Net Neutrality Rules Could Threaten Popular Services

FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel has initiated a new rulemaking that would enact what are largely the same net neutrality rules tried back in 2016.

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FCC Revives Common Carriage for the Internet

After five years without net neutrality rules, the fix for a problem that doesn’t exist is back.

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Former GOP FCC Chair Alfred Sikes Backs Fox License Hearing

George H.W. Bush-era agency chief says issue is whether truthfulness matters

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FCC to Support Hawaii Wildfire Recovery

Service to more than 10,000 cable and wireline subs has been restored along with 17 of 21 cell sites, the FCC reported

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Senators Urge FCC to Enforce Rules Curbing Robocalls

Stopping unwanted telemarketing robocalls is already within the agency’s power, they say.

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FCC Makes 30th Anniversary Appeal for Spectrum Auction Authority

On the 30th anniversary of the FCC being given authority to auction spectrum, Rosenworcel has again asked for Congress to renew the expired authority

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FCC Proposes IoT Cybersecurity Seal of Government Approval

Agency seeks input on who should oversee voluntary program

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GOP to FCC: Hands Off Video Streamers

Republican lawmakers tell FCC chair that agency lacks authority to act

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BroadbandNow: U.S. Still Far From Universal, Affordable High-Speed Access

Research firm’s survey finds plenty of room for improvement

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FCC Launches Technical Inquiry Into Using AI and Other Tools to Manage Spectrum

FCC chair says new tools could turn "spectrum scarcity into abundance."

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Fox to FCC: License Challenge Threatens First Amendment

Says it would put agency on ‘collision course’ with content regulation

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FCC Chair Proposes Goal of 100% National Access to Affordable Broadband

Rosenworcel is also proposing to boost the broadband minimum speed standard to 100/20 Mbps and to set a future goal of 1 Gbps/500 Mbps

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FCC Chair Names New Chief Counsel

Other staff changes include the departure of Umair Javed

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988 mental health crisis line gets 5 million calls, texts and chats in first year

The 3-digit suicide prevention lifeline went live a year ago. More work is needed on the 988 system, but the first year has gone more smoothly than many expected.

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FCC Conference Explores Potential For AI In Networks

From making spectrum use more efficient to beam shaping, artificial intelligence has a role

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Spectrum authority lapse impinges on broadband, 5G plans

WASHINGTON -- It’s been nearly four months since Congress let the Federal Communications Commission’s authority to auction spectrum lapse, potentially hindering the deployment of broadband or expanding 5G capabilities.

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Spectrum authority lapse impinges on broadband, 5G plans - Roll Call

Congress let the FCC's authority to auction spectrum lapse, potentially hindering the deployment of broadband or expanding 5G capabilities.

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FCC Chair ‘Exploring Options’ on New Streaming Regulations in Response to Congress

Agency pushed on extending good-faith rules to FCC, making ISPs pay into Universal Service Fund

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Biden is set to announce how billions of dollars for expanding broadband access will be distributed

President Joe Biden will announce how much money each state is set to receive from the largest-ever federal investment in broadband expansion

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FCC Nominee Anna Gomez Backs ‘Robust’ Title II-Based Open Internet Authority

But says she would prefer Congress to resolve the net neutrality issue

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Sen. Maria Cantwell Pushes Fresh Look at Regulating Online Video

Majority of FCC commissioners say they could support refreshing record

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House Panel Praises FCC’s Collegial Approach

Bipartisanship is at least partially due to political deadlock

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FCC, National Science Foundation to Host AI Workshop

The July 13 event will discuss the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence for communications networks and consumers

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