Phone carriers must have STIR/SHAKEN framework implemented by mid-2021
It's official: FCC passed mandate to get call authentication in place by all providers
AT&T is seeing signs of stress on networks as more people are being sent home
Wi-Fi calling has increased 100 percent
FCC's most recent 5G spectrum auction nets $4.47 billion
The largest amount of spectrum offered in an auction in US history
AT&T, Verizon, and more pledge not to penalize customers for missed payments during the COVID-19 outbreak
As part of the FCC's 'Keep Americans Connected Pledge'
US government-funded smartphones are shipping with pre-installed malware
Be careful about buying the UMX U686CL
Huawei sues the FTC after US telecom funds ban
Huawei is fighting back against what it considers an "unlawful order"
Huawei will reportedly sue the FCC over new restrictions
The Chinese firm has called the action "unlawful"
FCC approves rule denying subsidies to carriers using equipment from Huawei and ZTE
Commission to set aside extra funds to help rural carriers in 'transitioning to more trusted vendors'
FCC officially green lights the T-Mobile / Sprint merger
Several states are still suing to block the deal
FCC votes along party lines to approve Sprint / T-Mobile merger
One step closer to reshaping the wireless landscape in the US
Federal court upholds net neutrality repeal, but rules that the FCC can't block state internet laws
FCC Chair Ajit Pai still considers the ruling a 'victory'
FCC hands out more than $600,000 in penalties over misuse of emergency alert tones
Protecting the integrity of the emergency alert system
FCC to implement '988' dialing code for easy access to suicide prevention counseling
Ajit Pai says he is moving forward with the plan
FCC approves $137 million in funding for rural broadband connectivity
Most of the cash will be doled out over 10 years
The FCC reiterates that 5G is safe to use
Existing RF exposure limits remain unchanged as they're already among the most stringent in the world
FCC bans international robocalls and automated text messages with fake caller IDs
The FCC can bring 'enforcement action' against bad actors
Apple, Google and others want the FCC to approve unlicensed use of 6GHz Wi-Fi band
Industry giants are fighting for a key piece of the spectrum
Nintendo has plans for a small upgrade to the original Switch
Only slight modifications, not next-gen
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai proposes rules banning overseas robocallers
Measure would also disallow caller ID spoofing on text messages
FCC grants Verizon permission to lock new phones to its network for 60 days
Verizon hopes the decision will prevent fraud
FCC votes to allow cell phone providers to auto-block robocalls
Also wants to see call authentication framework implemented by the end of the year
Maine passes bill prohibiting ISPs from selling customer data without consent
Pending a signature from the Governor
US Justice Department reportedly leaning to deny T-Mobile and Sprint's merger
DoJ antitrust chief unsure if buyout is in the public's best interest