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US probing China Telecom, China Mobile over internet, cloud risks
The Biden administration is investigating China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom over concerns they could misuse access to American data through their U.S. cloud and internet services by sharing it with Beijing. The Commerce Department is leading the probe, which has completed "risk-based analyses" of China Mobile and China Telecom. These companies, despite being barred from providing certain services, still offer cloud and internet routing services in the U.S., posing potential national security risks. The investigation aims to close any remaining avenues for Chinese firms to access U.S. data, amid ongoing tech tensions.
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.
US courts may take note of India’s stance on TikTok: FCC chief Brendan Carr
India's TikTok actions may influence US courts as ByteDance battles the ban. Biden's divestment order, Chew's defense, Carr's skepticism, and First Amendment protection are key. China and India's relevance in potential litigation.
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.
US FCC investigating Amazon over alleged sale of outlawed products
NBC News had earlier reported that several online retailers and drone technology companies were marketing the sale of radio frequency jammers as drone deterrence or privacy tools, sidestepping federal laws that prohibit such devices from being offered for sale in the country.
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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.
India has shown how to deal with China-linked firms: US FCC commissioner Brendan Carr
India and US should prevent China and its allies from forming a ‘splinter net’, US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner Brendan Carr told ET.
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.
Indian govt should continue to keep China apps in check: FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr
The chief of FCC also said he found the work India is doing to provide access to the internet and telecommunication services to every citizen “very admirable”.
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.
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.
Alarm for everyone; Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts tests in US to buzz everybody’s phone
Starting around 2:20 pm ET on Wednesday, all wireless phones should receive an alert and a text message reading, "THIS IS A TEST…”
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.
Risky China apps need India-style action: FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr
India banned TikTok and nearly 300 other Chinese apps in phases, starting from June 2020, over national security concerns.
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.
'Rip and replace': The tech cold war is upending wireless carriers
The project had already been delayed for months because of storms, slow equipment shipments and labor shortages. The new snafu, discovered early this month, would add at least two more days and blow the budget, said John Nettles, the president of the family-owned Pine Belt Cellular, who was standing at the base of the tower.
US House to vote on bill to address potential Huawei, ZTE threats
The legislation would also require publicly traded companies to disclose whether they have contracted to use Huawei or ZTE or services covered under the bill.
India set an important precedent by banning TikTok: FCC commissioner Brendan Carr
In an exclusive interview with ET, US FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said “banning TikTok is a natural next step in our efforts to secure communication networks.
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.
Elon Musk hopes for a self-sustaining city on Mars in 20 years
SpaceX's Starship consists of a giant first-stage booster called Super Heavy and a 165-foot-tall (50 metres) upper-stage spacecraft known as Starship. Both elements are designed to be fully reusable, and both will be powered by SpaceX's next-generation Raptor engines, 33 for Super Heavy and six for Starship.
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 chief asks Apple, Google to remove TikTok from app stores
TikTok, repeatedly accused of harvesting vast troves of data of users from the US, said it aims to remove any doubt about the security of such data.
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