FCC

The FCC is an independent US government agency that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. It is responsible for spectrum allocation, licensing broadcast stations, and enforcing communications laws.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its role in authorizing and banning communications devices, managing spectrum for new services, and overseeing controversial proposals like AI robocalls.

Latest on FCC

• Trump Mobile hack and apparent lack of FCC authorization raise security alarms
• TP-Link problems in US grow amid FCC router ban and four state lawsuits
• US FCC to vote on advancing new spectrum auction to boost 'direct to device' services
• Conservative anti-tax group seeks FCC approval for AI robocalls ahead of US midterms
• The Matic is the first robovac to get an FCC ban waiver, not that it needs it
• Cable lobby to sue Trump FCC over repeal of national TV ownership cap

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