(Federal Communications Commission / Flickr) FCC to vote on net neutrality rules on April 25 The FCC is set to vote yet again on net neutrality rules that were first instated during former President Barack Obama’s administration. Apr 3, 2024 By Skylar Rispens
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel attends Paley International Council Summit at the Paley Museum on Nov. 8, 2022 in New York. (Steven Ferdman / Getty Images) FCC chair proposes ban on AI-voiced robocalls FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel proposed adding AI-generated voices to the list of illegal telemarketing technologies. Feb 1, 2024 By Skylar Rispens
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel speaks about the Affordable Connectivity Program in Washington, D.C. in February 2022. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images) FCC seeks to expand E-Rate program to fund Wi-Fi hotspots Two FCC commissioners have expressed dissent against the proposed changes to the E-Rate program, arguing they would extend powers beyond the scope of the agency. Jan 19, 2024 By Skylar Rispens
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel speaks about the Affordable Connectivity Program in Washington, D.C. in February 2022. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images) FCC backs Affordable Connectivity Plan increase for rural areas Low-income households in rural areas could get $75 off their broadband bills under new changes to the Affordable Connectivity Program. Aug 3, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
Jessica Rosenworcel, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, testifies during a House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee hearing on March 31, 2022. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images) FCC chair wants faster definition of broadband Jessica Rosenworcel proposed raising the national standard for high-speed internet, set at 25 megabits per second in 2015, to 100 Mbs. Jul 19, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
Jessica Rosenworcel testifies during an oversight hearing on June 24, 2020. (Alex Wong / AFP / Getty Images) FCC launches ‘digital discrimination’ task force for broadband The new task force will be comprised of members from several different bureaus within the FCC, Rosenworcel said. Feb 8, 2022 By Ryan Johnston
A map released by the U.S. Department of Commerce shows the areas where download speeds fall below FCC standards for fixed broadband. (U.S Department of Commerce / NTIA) Broadband infrastructure funding could be ‘life-changing,’ advocates say Local governments and community groups say the $65 billion in broadband funding could close states' digital divides for good. Nov 23, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
Federal Communication Commission Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel testifies during an oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill on June 24, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Jonathan Newton / Pool / Getty Images) In confirmation hearing, Rosenworcel says FCC still needs better broadband data Acting FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel told senators that the commission's broadband maps still "stink," but that they're getting more accurate. Nov 17, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
(Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images) FCC announces second wave of emergency connectivity funding The FCC says it's Emergency Connectivity Fund has now supported expanded internet access at nearly 6,000 schools and libraries. Oct 12, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
The FCC’s new LTE coverage map. (Scoop News Group) FCC publishes more-accurate nationwide LTE coverage map Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the map is the agency's first use of new data-collection criteria established earlier this year. Aug 6, 2021 By Ryan Johnston