President Barack Obama announced a plan to make broadband affordable to low-income families. It seeks to close a technology gap that creates another layer of disadvantage to students from low-income families.
In an attempt to introduce innovation and competition into the cable/satellite set-top box industry, the FCC has proposed opening up cable boxes to third parties to lower costs and make it easier for cable/satellite subscribers to access online streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.
President Obama has announced plans to visit a mosque for the first time in his presidency.
Hundreds gathered in the nation’s capital Tuesday morning for the Congressional Black Caucus’ (CBC) swearing-in ceremony for both newly elected and current members of the…
It’s been ten years since Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl Half-Time Show. Now, former FCC chairman, Michael Powell, says he and his colleagues overreacted about the nip slip and owe Janet an apology. From VIBE.com, After issuing a video apology for the televised mishap, Miss Jackson may be getting the apology she deserves from FCC chairman at the […]
According to FOX News, The Federal Communications Commission is considering lifting its ban on making cellphone calls on airplanes. The FCC says it will consider the change because it’s time “to review our outdated and restrictive rules.” Many are not thrilled with the idea, one frequent flier said, “The only way I’d be in favor […]
Do you know someone that’s “on vacation”? I’m sure you’ve heard complaints about the cost of phone calls. Would you believe a typical 15 minute state-to-state call tops $16 in some areas? CNNMoney explains the reason and what the FCC is doing about it? Read more:
The Supreme Court appeared ready to give government regulators the continuing authority to regulate profanity and sexual content on broadcast television after a lively hour of arguments Tuesday. The justices and lawyers all stayed polite, not actually using any obscene words, preferring the legally acceptable “f-bomb” or “s-word” to describe the controversial content at issue […]
National Public Radio has the story and audio on “Who Writes the Checks” to fund issues and campaigns. The FCC is being asked to pull back the curtain so you can see who is pulling the strings. Read More: Source: NPR.org Photo: GettyImages
