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The Federal Communications Commission or FCC has temporarily authorized Elon Musk-led SpaceX and T-Mobile U.S. (NASDAQ:TMUS) to provide direct-to-cell service via Starlink satellites in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene. What Happened: Over the weekend, SpaceX’s official...

Several European telecom companies, including Vodafone, Telefonica, and Orange, are considering legal action against Elon Musk's SpaceX if the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) relaxes radio emission rules for its Starlink system. What Happened: European telecom giants have expressed their...

In the settlement with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC,) T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) has pledged to significantly improve its cybersecurity infrastructure. What Happened: According to the FCC, T-Mobile has agreed to key future commitments as part of settling the investigations. These...

Amid Elon Musk‘s Starlink achieving a significant milestone with its 7,000th satellite launch, Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel has called for increased competition in the space industry. What Happened: Speaking at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include a comment from a Disney spokesperson. The ongoing feud between pay-TV provider, DirecTV, owned by AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), and TPG Capital and Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) over a new carriage agreement has taken a new...

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr said on Thursday that he wrote to Brazil telecom regulator Anatel’s President to address the ban on Elon Musk’s social media platform X and the freezing of Starlink assets. What Happened: The Brazilian government’s...

SpaceX‘s Starlink satellite internet service is not eligible to receive $885.5 million in subsidies, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reiterated on Friday. What Happened: In 2022, the FCC concluded that it would not offer subsidies to Starlink from its Rural Digital Opportunity...

The Federal Communications Commission’s reinstatement of net neutrality rules has been temporarily halted by a U.S. appeals court, marking a significant setback to the Biden administration’s efforts. What Happened: On Thursday, the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals imposed a temporary...

Despite a strong first quarter in 2024, Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) finds itself under the microscope of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). What Happened: Brian Sullivan, host of CNBC’s “Last Call,” shed light on the FTC’s...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has now mandated Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to display ‘nutrition labels’ for their broadband plans. What Happened: The FCC’s nearly eight-year-long battle has come to an end. From today, all but the smallest ISPs must publish...

Republican senators and representatives have blasted the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for being "wasteful" in providing a $30 broadband discount to poor people. What Happened: Republican senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash...

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission issued a notice on Thursday stating that it granted SpaceX approval to perform tests on, "signals between orbiting Starlink satellites and normal mobile phones on the ground using airwaves." Here's a look at the details. What To Know:...

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday alleged that rival companies lobbied the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prevent his rocket manufacturing company from competing. Musk’s allegation came hours after the FCC reiterated its decision to deny SpaceX’s Starlink...

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission or FCC has given the nod to Google, part of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) for the distribution of their new mobile virtual and augmented...

On Wednesday, smartphone users across the U.S. can expect to receive an Emergency Alert Test. However, no immediate action is required from the public.  What Happened: The Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission or FCC are gearing up for a...