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Trump has officially ended federal online privacy rules

by Tony Romm April 3

Internet providers will not have to ask permission before sharing sensitive data with advertisers.

How to watch House Republicans debate — and potentially repeal — FCC privacy rules today

by Tony Romm March 28

Your internet privacy is at stake.

Trump is taking credit for yet another company’s old jobs announcement

by Tony Romm March 24

This time it's Charter, which shared its hiring plans before the election.

Senate Republicans voted today to kill federal privacy rules

by Tony Romm March 23

The vote paves the way for a big win for the country’s telecom giants.

The Senate could take the first step tonight to kill the FCC’s privacy rules

by Tony Romm March 22

Sources say lawmakers could hold the first of two votes to kill the Obama administration’s protections.

Trump’s FCC chief wants it to be easier to listen to free FM radio on your smartphone

by April Glaser@aprilaser February 16

But he doesn’t think the government should mandate it.

The FCC won’t force cable companies to unlock their set-top boxes after all

by Peter Kafka January 31

The cable guys win one, courtesy of a Trump appointee.

Trump is expected to put Ajit Pai, a fierce opponent of network neutrality, in charge of the FCC

by April Glaser@aprilaser January 20

He wants to take a “weed whacker” to FCC regulations.

FCC chairman Tom Wheeler’s departure is the death knell for net neutrality

by April Glaser@aprilaser December 15

The FCC will now have a Republican majority.

Trump’s FCC transition team may spell the end of net neutrality

by April Glaser@aprilaser November 21

The president-elect’s new FCC advisers dislike net neutrality and broadband subsidies for low-income Americans.

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Internet providers now need permission to share or sell your web browsing data

by April Glaser@aprilaser October 28

But that’s easy to obtain.

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Ambitious telecom upstart Rama is out of the bidding for wireless spectrum

by Dawn Chmielewski and Ina Fried July 15

The firm, backed by investor Chamath Palihapitiya, had hoped to challenge U.S. carriers.

A huge win on net neutrality could embolden the FCC to tighten regulations in other areas

by Ina Fried@inafried June 16

Tougher privacy rules have already been proposed, while some would like to see action taken against so-called zero rating, too.

U.S. regulators want to know why your phone isn't getting security updates faster

by Dawn Chmielewski and Ina Fried May 9

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

by Larry Downes April 15

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

by Peter Kafka April 15

Barack Obama endorses a plan the cable guys hate.

FCC Unveils Nutrition Label-Inspired Disclosures for Broadband Service

by Dawn Chmielewski April 4

New labels clearly spell out details about price and performance.

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Extra Credit and Updogs: One Year in FCC Documents

by Colin Lecher@colinlecher March 19

Inquiring minds want to know.

AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile All Register to Bid in Upcoming Wireless Spectrum Auction

by Ina Fried@inafried March 18

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

by Ina Fried@inafried March 14

You have questions. We have answers.

The Dragonslayer: An Interview With FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler

by nilaypatel@reckless March 10

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

by Ina Fried@inafried March 10

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

by Tom Wheeler March 10

Do you know where your information is?

Court Ruling Puts Cheaper Prison Calls on Hold

by Ina Fried@inafried March 7

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

by Ina Fried@inafried March 7

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

by tcsottek March 1

Report concludes there was undue influence by President Obama.

How Much Does Your ISP Know About You? Less Than You Might Think.

by Dawn Chmielewski February 29

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

by Jules Polonetsky February 29

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

by Colin Lecher@colinlecher February 18

The decision may ultimately allow cable customers to go through third parties for their set-top systems.

Google Says It's Not Leaping Into the FCC Spectrum Auction

by Mark Bergen February 12

Alphabet is out.

U.S. Waffles While India Stands Against Zero-Rated Services

by Ina Fried@inafried February 8

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

by Tom Wheeler January 27

Let's let innovators create, and then let consumers choose.

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