Tag: Federal Communications Commission

—œWe are still working to resolve the remaining technical and legal issues and we are committed to unlocking the set-top box for consumers across this country,—£ the FCCcommissioners said. (AP Photo)

FCC delays vote on opening cable box market

Rudy Takala · September 29, 2016 5:47 pm

The Obama administration should put the brakes on a transition of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority away from U.S. control scheduled to take place at the end of the month, FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai said on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

FCC commissioner calls for pause on Internet transfer

Rudy Takala · September 21, 2016 10:53 pm

Facebook and Twitter announced that they were going to join several publications considered left-leaning in an effort to "train journalists" and create "a collaborative verification platform" to filter "false information" out of the news.

Tech firms pledge neutrality, yet are still dabbling in politics

Rudy Takala · September 19, 2016 4:01 am

State officials from 16 states wrote to express concerns over a federal proposal that would let tech companies in on the cable market. (iStock Photo)

State officials warn against FCC privacy regulations

Rudy Takala · September 12, 2016 4:59 pm

Conference-goers were given a taste of what policymakers in Washington are thinking when it comes to implementation of the next great technological step forward.

5G and Internet of Things are big winners at wireless conference

Charlie Mitchell · September 12, 2016 4:10 pm

The FCC is playing a part in the "Godfather" movie. (iStock Photo)

When the FCC makes you an offer you can’t refuse

Eric Peters · August 18, 2016 4:03 am

Earlier this month, the European Commission approved the U.S.-EU Privacy Shield. (iStock Photo)

America’s mixed messages on the US-EU privacy shield

Drew Johnson · August 13, 2016 4:03 am

An FCC proposal to open the set-top box market to third-party developers would be a disaster for consumers. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Advertising sucks, but TV would be worse without it

Mike Montgomery · August 12, 2016 4:03 am

"[G]overnment should advance only those policies that actively promote and encourage, rather than deter, private investment,—£ the Internet Innovation Alliance said. (AP Photo)

Tech group warns FCC against cutting prices for network firms

Rudy Takala · August 9, 2016 4:01 am

Agency says the plan "could interfere with copyright owners' rights to license their works." (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Copyright office criticizes cable box plan from FCC Dems

Rudy Takala · August 4, 2016 10:52 pm

Albany Police Department call center in Albany, N.Y. In New York. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)

Washington Secrets

FCC: Analog 911 in crisis, 240 million calls a year, 70% on cellphone

Paul Bedard · July 12, 2016 3:18 pm

The proposal's own Democratic author was skeptical, saying the proposal had become "too complicated." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

FCC’s privacy plan draws scorn from thousands

Rudy Takala · July 6, 2016 5:46 pm