FCC’s spectrum-auction lapse stalls next-generation 911 funding
The U.S. Senate declined to vote on the House's Spectrum Innovation Act, a bill that would have provided $10 billion for next-generation 911.
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Colorado leaders push FCC broadband discounts
Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera said too few Colorado residents are availing themselves of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program.
Broadband offices chart path through FCC mapping ‘mess’
Unserved and underserved communities could be left behind in what some are calling a "rushed" process led by the NTIA and FCC.
Automated Medicaid enrollment texts aren’t spam, FCC rules
The FCC ruled that state agencies can send automated Medicaid enrollment texts and calls without violating the robocall ban.
FCC’s long-awaited broadband maps are here
The Federal Communications Commission launched its new, more-accurate broadband maps, but they're still missing data.
FCC unveils new rules for reporting 911 network outages
The Federal Communications Commission created new rules standardizing how network service providers report outages affecting 911 centers.
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FCC to release new broadband maps, teeing up BEAD grants
The new maps are based on geocoded data, replacing a set of maps criticized for allowing ISPs to vastly overstate their coverage areas.
As Hurricane Ian rages, FCC issues new guidance on emergency alerts
Amid Hurricane Ian, the FCC urged broadcasters and managers of emergency alert systems to stop transmitting alerts from legacy systems
Millions of Americans are now getting broadband discounts from the FCC
The White House said a new program that gives broadband discounts to low-income households recently hit 10 million subscribers.
FCC announces plan to share broadband audit results online
The commission also announced it's ready to begin deploying $1.2 billion to advance rural connectivity projects in 32 states.