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FCC Announces Consumer Broadband "Nutrition Labels"
On April 4, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) unveiled new Consumer Broadband Labels to provide consumers of mobile and fixed broadband Internet access service (BIAS) with easily…
FCC Votes 3-2 to Initiate Sweeping Broadband Privacy Rulemaking Proceeding
On March 31, 2016 at its Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) voted along party lines (3-2) to launch a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish privacy rules for broadband…
FCC Reminds Broadband Providers of Disabilities Access Duties
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has long-required regulated telecommunications service providers (as well as VoIP providers) and equipment manufacturers to make their services and devices…
FCC Includes Privacy Item on Its March Open Meeting Agenda: What to Expect
It’s official: next Thursday, March 31, 2016, the FCC will vote on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on a proposed framework for new privacy and data security rules for broadband Internet access service…
US Ignite Announces up to $10 Million in Funding for Gigabit Applications
On March 18, 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) released a solicitation for up to $10 million for US Ignite: Networking Research and Application Prototypes Leading to Smart and Connected Communities, which…