Senators add voices to ‘digital equity’ issue, introduce bill
On the same day that the FCC voted to modernize the Lifeline program to include broadband services, Sens. Angus King, I-Maine, and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.V., introduced…
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FCC establishes deadlines for text-to-911 services
The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 Friday to require all wireless carriers and some messaging services to allow people to text 911 in the event of an…
FCC approves new E-Rate, closed captioning regulations
The Federal Communications Commission approved three new regulations Friday at its July open meeting, the most notable being a major reform of its E-rate program. In a 3-2 vote,…
FCC’s Clyburn: Spectrum auction isn’t ‘a train wreck’
The FCC’s upcoming spectrum auction in 2015 is “absolutely not a train wreck,” according to FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn. Speaking at a Politico event Thursday, Clyburn said…
FedWire: CDOs, cellphone unlocking and Energy advisory board
FedWire is FedScoop’s afternoon roundup of news and notes from the federal IT community. Send your links and videos to tips@fedscoop.com. Three presidents to commemorate the 50th…