U.S. regulators want to know why your phone isn't getting security updates faster
The FCC and Federal Trade Commission are asking questions of operating system makers, smartphone manufacturers and wireless carriers.
'Unlocking' Pandora’s Set-Top Box: Devil Is in the Details of FCC Proposal for Pay TV
Tom Wheeler's plan for "unlocking" the humble set-top box sounded too good to be true. And it was.
The White House wants to let Google and Apple build your cable TV box
Barack Obama endorses a plan the cable guys hate.
FCC Unveils Nutrition Label-Inspired Disclosures for Broadband Service
New labels clearly spell out details about price and performance.
AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile All Register to Bid in Upcoming Wireless Spectrum Auction
It's part of a two-step auction the FCC is holding for airwaves being ceded by TV broadcasters in exchange for a portion of the proceeds.
The FCC Is Auctioning Off Airwaves: Here's What That Could Mean for Your Mobile Phone Service
You have questions. We have answers.
The Dragonslayer: An Interview With FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler
A year ago, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler saved the Internet. In this exclusive interview, he tells us what’s next.
Understanding the FCC's Move to Protect Broadband Users' Privacy
Tom Wheeler has proposed rules to require broadband providers to get consent from customers before making use of most types of data.
It's Your Data: Empowering Consumers to Protect Their Privacy on Broadband Networks
Do you know where your information is?
Court Ruling Puts Cheaper Prison Calls on Hold
The FCC has been trying to rein in the cost of calls, which have been as much as $17 for a 15-minute call.
Verizon Settles With FCC Over Its Use of 'Supercookies' for Targeted Ads, Will Pay $1.3 Million Fine
Verizon will still be able to make use of the cookies on its own sites without getting customers explicit opt-in.
Senate Republicans Claim Irregularities in FCC's Net Neutrality Ruling
Report concludes there was undue influence by President Obama.
How Much Does Your ISP Know About You? Less Than You Might Think.
A new study concludes Internet service provider's access to consumer data is limited and often less than others see.
Effective Regulators, Effective Privacy Choices
What choices do consumers have if they don’t want to be tracked across devices?
FCC Takes First Big Step Toward Changing Cable Box Business
The decision may ultimately allow cable customers to go through third parties for their set-top systems.
U.S. Waffles While India Stands Against Zero-Rated Services
Such services, which allow some content not to count toward data caps, are taking off in the U.S. just as they are being banned in India.
It's Time to Unlock the Set-Top Box Market
Let's let innovators create, and then let consumers choose.
FCC Questions T-Mobile, AT&T, Comcast About Free Data Programs
Not an investigation, just a request for more details.
Starting Up the Broadband Economy
On the eve of the Telecom Prom, we still have a long way to go to fix the lack of competitive choices for broadband access.
Chamath Palihapitiya Is Raising Billions to Take On AT&T and Verizon
Right now, his startup Rama consists of six or seven people, a big idea and some cash.
'Waze for Drones' App Hivemapper Launches Public Beta, Raises $3 Million Seed Round
Spark Capital led the investment.
FCC Investigating if Verizon, Others Have 'Lock' on Business Net
The agency will examine whether large Internet service incumbents have an unfair advantage.
AT&T Mobility CEO Glenn Lurie Talks Phone Leasing, the FCC and Cars (Full Video)
"The smartphone is really the remote control for your life."
FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel Talks 5G Wireless (Full Video)
The commissioner also touched on the possibility of the government relinquishing some of its spectrum for commercial use.
Code/Mobile 2015: FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel
Next year, the FCC aims to raise billions of dollars through its wireless spectrum auction, which is at the center of the current fight among cell carriers. At Code/Mobile, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel talks with Ina Fried about the...
FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on 5G and the Need for More Spectrum
The FCC will be addressing 5G in the coming weeks.
AT&T Mobility CEO Glenn Lurie Calls FCC Auction Estimate of $60 Billion 'Unrealistic' (Video)
Lurie told Ina Fried that the numbers don't make sense.
Sprint Won't Be Participating in Next Year's Wireless Auction, Says It Has Plenty of Spectrum
Sprint isn't exactly flush with cash, and it wants to work with its existing spectrum.
FCC Rejects T-Mobile Request to Limit Spectrum for AT&T, Verizon
The agency determined that existing restrictions were sufficient to assist smaller wireless carriers in the bidding.
AT&T, DirecTV Complete Merger to Form Biggest Pay-TV Company (Updated)
After more than a year of review, the FCC finalized its vote to approve the merger.