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An FCC Commissioner’s Reddit AMA Went About as Terribly as You’d Expect

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Passionate support of net neutrality and vocal skepticism of government regulators are two of the few opinions shared by a majority of Redditors, as an FCC commissioner learned first-hand in [...]


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FCC Moves to End Sports Blackouts

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The Federal Communications Commission officially set in motion late Wednesday a proposal to end the 40-year-old rule preventing a cable or satellite operator from carrying a National Football League game [...]

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FCC to Unveil Mobile Speed Test App

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The Federal Communications Commission entered the app world today, unveiling the FCC Speed Test app, a cute tool that allows consumers to check out their mobile speeds and answers questions [...]

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Senators Introduce Bill to Curb Sports Blackouts

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Never underestimate a lawmaker’s desire to make sure football games get aired in his market. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.), two lawmakers who have been outspoken on [...]

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Clyburn’s Last Acts as FCC Chair Include Proposal to Eliminate Sports Blackout Rule

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No one can ever say that acting Federal Communications Commission chairwoman Mignon Clyburn was a benchwarmer during the six months she served as acting chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission. [...]

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Senate Confirms Tom Wheeler as Next FCC Chairman

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The Senate confirmed former telecom lobbyist Tom Wheeler to be the next chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. It also confirmed Mike O'Rielly to fill the vacant GOP commissioner slot. [...]