The FCC has banned new foreign-made routers, but existing ones can keep receiving updates until 2029
The agency doesn't want to leave devices vulnerable while its crackdown on foreign-made hardware continues
Say goodbye to burner phones? FCC robocall plan raises privacy fears
Carriers could be forced to collect government ID and other personal data before activating service
The FCC wants to ban Chinese labs from certifying electronics, but 75% of devices are tested there now
That could push up prices on phones, laptops, and smart home devices
Consumer tech lobby warns FCC that blocking router updates creates botnet risk for devices already in US homes
A temporary FCC waiver allows updates only until March 2027
TP-Link seeks FCC exemption from router ban, says it is a US company
TP-Link argued that banning its devices could disrupt a major share of the US router market
Netgear becomes first router brand exempt from FCC foreign-made ban
Netgear got a surprise pass from the FCC for unclear reasons
The US moves to block most new routers made overseas
FCC rules force router makers to seek approval or move production to the US
Charter's Cox deal approved: Higher broadband prices could follow as FCC clears $34.5B merger
The merger would vault Charter ahead of Comcast while erasing one of the few remaining independent cable players
Paying off your Verizon phone online could delay unlocking by 35 days
Verizon tightens phone unlock rules after federal requirement ends
FCC kills Verizon's 60-day phone unlocking rule after massive fraud spike
The FCC says Verizon's fast phone unlocking became a gift to phone thieves
SpaceX gets green light to grow Starlink to roughly 15,000 satellites
The move brings Starlink closer to delivering gigabit speeds
FCC proposal could bring outdoor, higher-power Wi-Fi to 6 GHz band
Upcoming vote could unlock faster wireless for immersive tech, robotics, and short-range hotspots
The FCC just banned foreign-made drones from entering the US
DJI and others may still gain exemptions
What just happened? The FCC has banned new foreign-made drones from being imported into the US over concerns that they present an "unacceptable risk" to national security and the safety and security of US persons. This means drones and related components from the likes of popular Chinese manufacturers DJI and Autel Robotics will not receive FCC approval unless the DoD or DHS recommends them.
FCC rolls back plan to make cybersecurity a legal duty for telecom carriers
The commission is betting on voluntary industry measures instead of enforceable standards
DJI Neo 2 drone skips the US as a December nationwide ban looks increasingly likely
A looming audit deadline threatens DJI's US presence
FCC could roll back rule requiring ISPs to list every fee, apparently, there are too many
Internet providers may no longer have to itemize discretionary fees under the FCC proposal
Early Apple M5 benchmarks reveal modest CPU jump, bigger GPU gains
FCC documents confirm Apple's next Vision Pro, MacBook Pro, and iPad Pro lineup
Court rejects Verizon claim that selling location data without consent is legal
AT&T won its appeal using a stronger defense than "But it's legal"
Judges reject T-Mobile's claim that selling location data is lawful
T-Mobile can't escape $92 million fine as AT&T and Verizon face similar penalties
Editor's take: Few things are more satisfying than watching giant corporations squirm under the weight of stiff fines for screwing over their customers. What makes it even sweeter is when those same companies try to wriggle out of accountability in court, only to get smacked down by judges. Beyond the schadenfreude, these rulings matter: they reinforce that carriers can't quietly sell off sensitive location data and then shrug when caught.
FCC moves to ban Chinese tech from undersea cables
New rules target Chinese firms over national security fears
FCC moves to ban Chinese labs from testing electronics sold in the US
75% of all electronics are tested at labs located inside China
Cutting corners: Not content with banning sales of high-end AI chips to China and imposing 145% tariffs on many imports from the country, the US government is now trying to stop companies from using Chinese labs to test electronic devices available in the United States.
Rookie robocallers impersonate FCC, accidentally target actual FCC employees
Massive $4.5 million fine for the service provider that facilitated the calls
Apartment landlords can force tenants to use specific ISPs under new FCC action
A previous proposal would have allowed residents to opt out of the landlord's ISP choice
WTF?! FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has withdrawn a proposal to ban mandatory bulk billing arrangements for internet services in apartment buildings. This decision is a departure from the previous administration's efforts to increase competition and consumer choice in the broadband market.
Neutered: Federal court strikes down FCC authority to impose net neutrality rules
The Supreme Court's Chevron ruling played a key role in the decision
Supreme Court quashes Big Telecom's attempt to avoid New York State's low-income price regulation
Law mandates affordable internet plans for low-income households, capping rates at $15 and $20