JESSICA ROSENWORCEL
US court rejects challenges to FCC approval of SpaceX satellites
A U.S. appeals court has upheld the FCC's approval of SpaceX's plan to deploy thousands of Starlink satellites for broadband internet. Challenges from DISH Network and astronomers were rejected. SpaceX aims to expand its satellite network for wider internet coverage.
US election officials split on AI disclosure rules for political ads
FEC officials are divided over whether to require disclosure of AI-generated content in political ads. FCC Chair Rosenworcel supports the proposal, citing concerns about misleading deep fakes. Vice Chair Weintraub agrees, emphasizing the need for transparency. Chair Cooksey opposes, arguing it would cause chaos for campaigns.
Telecom sector opposes US plan to reinstate net neutrality rules
Net neutrality rules bar internet service providers from blocking or throttling traffic or offering paid fast lanes. USTelecom CEO Jonathan Spalter of the group, whose members include AT&T, Verizon, SpaceX and others, called the effort "entirely counterproductive, unnecessary, and an anti-consumer regulatory distraction."
FCC to vote to restore net neutrality rules, reversing Donald Trump
The FCC told advocates on Tuesday of the plan to vote on the final rule at its April 25 meeting. The commission voted 3-2 in October on the proposal to reinstate open internet rules adopted in 2015 and re-establish the commission's authority over broadband internet.
White House makes last-ditch push for internet subsidy program
White House seeks $6 billion to extend internet subsidy program for 23 million households through 2024. FCC's Rosenworcel stresses urgent need for continuation due to COVID-19 impact and support from major providers like Verizon, Comcast, and AT&T.
US agency probes risks of foreign satellite use by handheld devices
The Federal Communications Commission has concerns US handheld devices are receiving and processing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals from satellites controlled by foreign adversaries in violation of commission rules.
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In big election year, AI's architects move against its misuse
On Friday, 20 tech companies - including Adobe, Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, TikTok and X (formerly known as Twitter) - signed a voluntary pledge to help prevent deceptive AI content from disrupting voting in 2024.
US agency FCC declares AI cloned voice robocalls illegal
The FCC noted that state attorneys generals previously could target the outcome of an unwanted AI-voice-generated robocall, but the new action makes the act of using AI to generate a voice in these robocalls itself illegal.
US agency seeks car location tracking details over domestic abuse concerns
Cases of technology-enabled stalking involving cars are emerging as automakers add ever-more sophisticated features, such as location tracking and remote control of functions like locking doors or honking the horn.
US Chamber, Comcast, tech group split over net neutrality
The FCC in November voted to advance a proposal to assume new regulatory oversight over broadband internet rescinded under former President Donald Trump.
US agency will not reinstate $900-million subsidy for SpaceX Starlink unit
The FCC cited among its reasons SpaceX's failure to successfully launch its Starship rocket, saying "the uncertain nature of Starship's future launches could impact Starlink's ability to meet" its obligations.
FCC vote expands Wi-Fi access on school buses: Here’s how it will impact students
In a momentous decision made by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday, there is potential for a substantial change in the daily commute of students in the United States. In a 3-2 vote that followed party lines, the FCC approved a declaratory ruling.
US FCC votes to advance plan to reinstate net neutrality rules
The commission voted 3-2 on a proposal to reinstate open internet rules adopted in 2015 and reestablish the commission's authority over broadband internet.
US telecom agency it could boost authority over Huawei, ZTE equipment
Previously, the Chinese embassy in Washington had said that the FCC "abused state power and maliciously attacked Chinese telecom operators without factual basis". Huawei has also denied allegations of wrongdoing and said the US government has "unlawfully and irrationally" targeted them.
US FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel proposes to restore net neutrality rules
The move comes after Democrats took majority control of the five-member FCC on Monday for the first time since President Joe Biden took office in January 2021.
US FCC chair proposes to restore net neutrality rules
U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel on Tuesday said she would move quickly to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump.
US lawmakers raise security concerns about Chinese cellular modules
Cellular modules are components that enable internet of things (IoT) devices to connect to the internet.
High-speed internet is a necessity, President Biden says, pledging all US will have access by 2030
Biden announced that more than $40 billion would be distributed across the country to deliver high-speed internet in places where there's either no service, or service is too slow.
SpaceX gets U.S. approval to deploy up to 7,500 satellites
SpaceX's Starlink, a fast-growing network of more than 3,500 satellites in low-Earth orbit, has tens of thousands of users in the United States so far, with consumers paying at least $599 for a user terminal and $110 a month for service. The FCC in 2018 approved SpaceX plans to deploy up to 4,425 first-generation satellites.
US FCC bans sales, import of Chinese tech from Huawei, ZTE
Huawei declined comment Friday. Along with Huawei and ZTE, the order affects products made by companies such as Hikvision and Dahua, makers of widely used video surveillance cameras.
U.S. FCC set to ban approvals of new Huawei, ZTE equipment- document
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel last week circulated the proposed ban to the other three commissioners for final approval. The companies would not be able to sell new equipment in the United States without equipment authorizations.
U.S. needs $3 bln more to remove Huawei, ZTE from U.S. networks, regulator says
"To fund all reasonable and supported cost estimates..., the Reimbursement Program will require $4.98 billion, reflecting a current shortfall of $3.08 billion," Jessica Rosenworcel, the chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission, said Friday in a letter to Senator Maria Cantwell, who heads the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
US FCC adds Russia's Kaspersky, China telecom firms to national security threat list
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said the new designations "will help secure our networks from threats posed by Chinese and Russian state-backed entities seeking to engage in espionage and otherwise harm America's interests."
Nokia, Ericsson not serious Open RAN players: Mavenir
Pankajakshan's comments come on the heels of alleged exorbitant pricing by Nokia and Ericsson in the wake of locked radio interface, following which Mavenir had last month sought the intervention of US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.
Major international airlines cancel, change flights to US over 5G dispute
The cancellations and changes came a day after mobile phone carriers AT&T and Verizon said they would postpone new wireless service near some U.S. airports planned for this week. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared a number of aircraft to fly into airports with 5G signals, but the Boeing 777 is not on the list.
View: The maps that steer us wrong
As our reliance on digital maps increases — for instance, with the proliferation of driverless cars — the gap between the world as it is and the world as our maps represent it risks growing ever wider.
Five Chinese companies pose threat to U.S. national security -FCC
The FCC said the companies included Huawei Technologies Co , ZTE Corp, Hytera Communications Corp , Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co and Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co.
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