How Trump administration could reshape the internet

One possible target: Rules that aim to protect individual choice and promote innovation online

• Dec 2, 2016

How you can block robocalls

While companies work with FCC on technical fixes to this scourge, here's what you can do to cut unwanted calls

• Oct 28, 2016

Broadband privacy rules approved despite industry pushback

Federal regulators approved new broadband privacy rules that make internet service providers ask permission before using customer data

• Oct 27, 2016

AT&T-Time Warner: Is there anything in it for you?

The question of whether this media megamerger will benefit or hurt consumers will be hotly debated in the months to come

• Oct 26, 2016

T-Mobile fined $48M over slowing 'unlimited' plans

Regulator says wireless carrier had a policy to slow down the speeds of customers who were the heaviest data users

• Oct 19, 2016

Verizon customers bombard FCC with gripes of overcharges

There were more consumer complaints against the wireless carrier in September than during the first eight months of the year

• Oct 14, 2016

FCC proposal: Internet providers must ask to share your data

A new privacy proposal would require broadband providers to ask for your permission before sharing your personal information

• Oct 6, 2016

AT&T to pay nearly $7.8M in 'cramming' cases

Government alleges unauthorized third-party charges for directory assistance services not provided by Dallas-based telecom

• Aug 9, 2016

New technology provides a solution for annoying robocalls

Telephone scams cost Americans $350 million a year, but now, there may be an answer to these unwanted calls

• Aug 3, 2016

​Charter's bid for Time Warner Cable gets OK'd

The Justice Department has approved, with conditions, the deal that would make Charter the No. 2 provider

• Apr 25, 2016

Big Cable's new nemesis: Big politicians

After a half-dozen U.S. senators -- including Bernie Sanders -- complained to the FCC, President Obama is weighing in, too

• Apr 20, 2016

FCC chairman on plan to protect personal data privacy

New proposal would require Internet service providers to get customers' explicit permission to share certain information

• Mar 11, 2016

Verizon to pay $1.35M fine over "supercookie" tracking

Verizon has come under fire for using "supercookies" to track its customers online without their permission

• Mar 8, 2016

FCC fines companies for blocking Wi-Fi signals

Telecom regulator says hotels and convention centers can't stop consumers from using mobile "hotspots" to access the Web

• Nov 2, 2015

Some not on board with plan to allow cell phone use on planes

A day after the Federal Communications Commission announced it would vote on allowing the use of cell phones during commercial flights, passengers, airlines and flight attendants are saying they won't go along for the ride

• Nov 22, 2013
• 01:43

FCC chairman speaks out against in-flight calls

FCC chairman Tom Wheeler released a statement saying he opposes allowing passengers to text or chat on cell phones on airplanes

• Nov 23, 2013
• 00:34

Allowing cellphone use on planes could lower costs

Despite a growing backlash against the plan, cellphone companies and airlines stand to gain a new revenue stream in the form of fees and roaming charges if cellphone use during flight is approved

• Nov 23, 2013
• 03:48

FCC cuts inmates a break on phone call rates

That proverbial "one phone call" from prison is going to be costing less; some inmates and their families have been paying up to $25 for 15 minutes

• Oct 22, 2015

Prepaid calling card companies fined for false ads

Six firms fined $5 million each for duping consumers into believing they were getting more calling time than they really were

• Oct 21, 2015

Federal appeals court rules against net neutrality

A federal appeals court ruled the FCC's regulations over online content were overreaching

• Jan 14, 2014
• 00:24

FCC wants to know what you think of phones on flights

FCC agreed to move forward on a proposed rule change that would lift the ban on cell phones during flights

• Dec 12, 2013
• 02:17

FAA may lift ban on some electronic devices during takeoff and landing

FAA advisory panel to discuss lifting ban on some electronic devices

• Sep 23, 2013
• 01:56

​Getting unwanted robocalls? Check those terms of service

Lyft, Paypal and other companies have snuck in clauses that allow them to call or text customers with unwanted promotions

• Sep 15, 2015

​FCC prepares rules for the post-copper phone world

As telecom infrastructure rapidly switches to cable and fiber, the agency wants to ensure consumers have necessary services

• Aug 5, 2015

Will AT&T's buyout of DirecTV hurt consumers?

Former Federal Communications commissioner weighs in on potential impact of proposed $48.5 billion acquisition

• Jul 23, 2015

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