Federal Communications Commission
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- 2026-06-09 regulatory The FCC has proposed new rules requiring telecoms to collect extensive customer identification data. source
- 2026-06-09 regulatory The FCC granted Amazon's Project Kuiper a waiver, removing a looming deadline for satellite deployment. source
- 2026-06-04 regulatory The NCTA is seeking a waiver from an FCC ban on foreign routers due to component shortages. source
- 2026-05-29 regulatory The FCC initiated an early review of ABC's broadcast licenses, which ABC is challenging as unconstitutional. source
- 2026-05-18 regulatory The FCC granted AT&T a one-year waiver to modify its routers. source
- 2026-05-13 regulatory FCC approves AT&T and Starlink's acquisition of EchoStar spectrum licenses.
- 2026-05-12 regulatory The FCC extended waivers for router security updates until 2029. source
- 2026-05-12 regulatory The Trump administration is reportedly considering a ban on Chinese cellular modules as part of an expanded FCC crackdown. source
- 2026-05-09 regulatory The FCC extended a waiver allowing software updates for certain foreign-made drones and routers until 2029. source
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FCC proposes ID mandate to end anonymous phone use
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing new rules that would require telecommunications companies to collect extensive personal identification information from all customers, including government-issued…
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FCC grants Amazon Project Kuiper satellite launch extension
The FCC has granted Amazon an extension on its satellite internet deployment deadline, allowing the company more time to launch its Project Kuiper satellites. This decision comes after Amazon cited rocket capacity issue…
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FCC grants Amazon Project Kuiper deadline extension
The FCC has removed a critical deadline for Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite broadband constellation, a move intended to foster competition in the satellite internet market. This decision allows Amazon more time to dep…
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Amazon's Project Kuiper gets FCC deadline extension for satellite deployment
Amazon's Project Kuiper, an initiative to launch a constellation of satellites for orbital broadband, is facing a deadline extension from the FCC. The project needs to have 1,616 satellites in orbit by July 30th, but it…
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Cable lobby seeks FCC waiver on foreign router ban amid shortages
The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) is requesting a waiver from a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ban on foreign-produced routers. The lobby group cites shortages in memory and substrate c…
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EchoStar stock soars 430% after SpaceX spectrum deal
EchoStar, a satellite company facing bankruptcy, experienced a remarkable turnaround after selling wireless spectrum to SpaceX for $17 billion. This deal, which included significant equity in SpaceX, transformed EchoSta…
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Disney's ABC calls FCC license review 'unconstitutional'
Disney's ABC network is challenging the FCC's early review of its broadcast licenses, calling the agency's actions "unlawful, arbitrary and unconstitutional." The FCC, under Chairman Brendan Carr, has intensified scruti…
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DJI drones pass independent security audit amid FCC ban challenge
DJI has released the findings of an independent security audit conducted by U.S. firm OnDefend, which found no critical, high, or medium-risk vulnerabilities in two of its drone models. The audit, which included hardwar…
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TP-Link reveals Wi-Fi 8 roadmap, faces FCC approval hurdles
TP-Link has unveiled its roadmap for Wi-Fi 8 products, with the first Archer 8 router slated for an October 2026 release. The company aims to improve real-world performance and range, focusing on lower latency and stabi…
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Contact center migrations fail when treated as projects, not operations
Contact center migrations are often mismanaged as projects with defined end dates, leading to failures when real customer traffic hits the new environment. This distinction is crucial because technical completion does n…
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TP-Link previews Wi-Fi 8 router years before standard finalization
TP-Link has announced its Archer 8 Wi-Fi 8 router, which is slated for an October 2026 release, despite the Wi-Fi 8 standard not being finalized until March 2028. The company claims the new standard will offer improved …
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Apple over-ear headphones with model A3577 appear in FCC filing
A new Apple product, identified by the model number A3577, has been spotted in an FCC database filing, indicating the upcoming release of Bluetooth over-ear headphones. While the filing offers limited details, analysts …
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US Senators Urge FCC Review of Paramount-Warner Merger Foreign Investment
Several US Democratic senators have expressed concerns to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the proposed $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. They are urging the FCC to s…
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AT&T secures FCC waiver amid router shortage warnings
AT&T has alerted the FCC to potential shortages of its routers, prompting the commission to grant a one-year waiver. This waiver allows AT&T to modify its routers, a move intended to mitigate the anticipated supply chai…
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DHS uses Google to spy, Trump discusses AI safety, FCC tackles robocalls
The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly using Google to monitor individuals critical of ICE, even those outside the U.S. Separately, President Trump has discussed AI safety guardrails with Xi Jinping, though t…
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US carriers unite for satellite-powered rural coverage expansion
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are forming a joint venture to improve mobile coverage, particularly in rural areas, by integrating satellite technology. This collaboration aims to pool spectrum resources and create a unifi…
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FCC extends router security update waivers to 2029
The FCC has extended waivers for router security updates until 2029, reversing an earlier ban that threatened to leave millions of devices vulnerable. This decision comes after realizing the original ban would prevent n…
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US eyes ban on Chinese cellular modules, impacting IoT supply chain
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a ban on Chinese-made cellular modules, a move that could significantly disrupt the global supply chain for connected devices. This potential restriction, part of an ex…
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Trump Mobile phone deposits may not guarantee device production
Trump Mobile has updated its terms to suggest the gold Trump phone may not be produced, a year after taking $100 deposits from customers. The company's fine print now states that a deposit only offers a conditional oppo…
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US extends critical updates for banned drones and routers until 2029
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will allow critical software and firmware updates for banned foreign-made drones and routers until January 1, 2029. This extension, which pushes the deadline back by approx…