1+ hour, 50+ min ago   (685+ words) House lawmakers also circulated draft legislation that would give NTIA more power over FirstNet authority. WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2026 " Lawmakers appeared inclined Wednesday to increase oversight of the First Responder Network Authority as part of legislation that would reauthorize the agency. The…...

2+ hour, 45+ min ago   (724+ words) The biggest failure, according to panelists? The continued digital divide WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2026 " Four telecommunications policy veterans celebrated much of the 1996 Telecom Act and its legacy during a Wednesday BroadbandLive event, but differed on whether it had helped or hindered America's…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (487+ words) FCC chair says only Americans "living and here legally" should qualify for Lifeline benefits. WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2026 " The Federal Communications Commission will vote in February on a proposal to reform the federal Lifeline program to prevent fraud and ensure access for…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (453+ words) The agency is also looking for a new lead administrator after the previously selected testing company stepped down. WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2026 " The Federal Communications Commission is looking for additional entities to administer its Cyber Trust Mark program, the agency said Monday....

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (343+ words) The proposed settlement provides cash payments and identity protection services to 31 million customers affected by the cyberattack. Jan. 26, 2026 " Comcast has agreed to pay $117.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from an October 2023 data breach that exposed the personal…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (196+ words) Both groups are suing the FCC to prevent FirstNet, operated by AT&T, from accessing more spectrum. WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2026 " Two law enforcement groups are asking lawmakers to allow the Commerce Department to spend more public safety dollars with providers other…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (635+ words) The company had been required to unlock phones after 60 days. WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2025 " The Federal Communications Commission granted Verizon's request to waive a rule that required the company to unlock phones after 60 days. The company asked for the waiver in May,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (150+ words) Officials pointed to NIST's new AI cybersecurity profile, labeling programs and procurement standards as governments adopt oversight for autonomous systems. LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2026 " Federal procurement rules, cybersecurity labeling programs and a White House executive order expected as soon as this…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (435+ words) State regulators warn 1.77 million Californians could face service disruptions WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 2025 " California regulators are urging the Federal Communications Commission to reconsider its recent decision to strip the state of its authority to verify eligibility for the federal Lifeline program. In…...