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US Expels Another Chinese Phone Carrier on Security Grounds
Washington has expelled another state-owned Chinese phone carrier from the U.S. market over national security concerns amid rising tension with Beijing
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Washington Orders Chinese Phone Carrier Out of US Market
U.S. regulators are expelling a unit of China Telecom Ltd
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EXPLAINER: Could Facebook Sue Whistleblower Frances Haugen?
Facebook has recently taken a harsher tone toward whistleblower Frances Haugen, suggesting that the social network could be considering legal retaliation after Haugen went public with internal research that she copied before leaving her job earlier this year
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FCC Looks to Fine Conservative Activists $5 Million for False Mail Voting Robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission proposed a $5.1 million fine against conservative activists for unlawful robocalls that made false claims about mail voting.
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FEMA to Test Emergency Alert System Nationwide on Wednesday
FEMA will conduct a nationwide test of its emergency alert system on Aug. 11, sending messages to TVs, radios and some cell phones. Here’s what you can expect and when
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FCC Launches New Program to Reduce Robocalls
A new requirement by the FCC on the big telephone companies is aiming to cut down on robocalls.
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New Robocall Fighting Tool Now in Effect
There’s been a surge in robocalls during the pandemic, but relief might be on the way. The FCC’s latest ruling just went into effect this week. Here’s what you need to know.
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You Can Still Get Help From the Federal Government to Pay for Your Internet
The federal program to help families pay for their internet still has a lot of money left, but you still want to sign up soon.
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Get Help Paying for Internet During Pandemic
Many families have had to make tough financial decisions because of the coronavirus pandemic. That means some families have been behind on electric, water, or even internet bills. Now the Federal Communications Commission is trying to help people stay connected.
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Senate OKs Trump Pick for FCC, Adding Hurdle to Biden Plans
The Senate has narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s lame-duck nominee to become a member of the Federal Communications Commission, setting up the agency for a stretch of partisan gridlock likely to stymie President-elect Joe Biden’s policies.
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Trump Threatens to Veto Defense Bill Over Social Media Protections
President Donald Trump is threatening to veto a defense policy bill unless it ends protections for internet companies that shield them from being held liable for material posted by their users
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U.S. Sets ‘988' as New Suicide Hotline
The Federal Communications Commission is establishing 988 as the new nationwide suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline.
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Feds Seek $225M Fine for Pair Who Made a Billion Robocalls
The U.S. communications regulator on Tuesday proposed a $225 million fine, its largest ever, against two health insurance telemarketers for spamming people with 1 billion robocalls using fake phone numbers
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Net Neutrality Repeal Takes Effect, But the Fight Is Far From Over
As the repeal of Obama-era net neutrality regulations took effect Monday, advocates for an open internet continue to fight the changes, NBC News reported. They’ve introduced efforts to re-implement similar rules prohibiting internet service providers from throttling internet speeds at the state level and pass a resolution in Congress to undo the Federal Communications Commission’s decision. The FCC voted on...
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Consumer Reports Tips for Testing TV Antennas
Cord Cutters who give up cable can still get local TV by using an antenna.
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Protesters Rally in Favor of Keeping Net Neutrality Rules
Protesters gathered in Westwood in a bid to save regulations protecting net neutrality, which is the idea that everyone should have equal access to the internet. The head of the Federal Communications Commission has indicated his plan to repeal net neutrality rules. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.
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Net Neutrality: What It Is and Why It Matters
The FCC dismantled rules requiring internet service providers to ensure consumers have equal access to all online content.
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FCC Led by Trump Pick Starts to Reverse Obama Policies
The Federal Communications Commission often took stances that angered the phone and cable industries under the Obama administration. It’s already starting to lean the other way....
The regulator of broadcast TV and internet services says cellphone companies that exempt some services from data caps are good for consumers after all....
That effectively cuts prices for these services, usually ones owned by the...