Topic: brendan carr
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FCC Chair, Ted Cruz Block Wi-Fi Hotspots for Schoolchildren
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and Senator Ted Cruz are collaborating to block federal funding for a Biden-era program that provides Wi-Fi hotspots to schoolchildren, arguing it promotes "unsupervised screen time" without proper risk assessment. Carr has requested an FCC vote to reverse the program, w...
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FCC to Roll Back ISP Cybersecurity Mandate
The FCC is reversing a cybersecurity mandate for internet providers after industry lobbying, with Chairman Brendan Carr arguing it overstepped legal authority and that companies have already improved security voluntarily. The original 2025 ruling responded to state-sponsored cyberattacks like Chi...
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Jimmy Kimmel's Monologue Accelerates Broadcast TV's Decline
Sinclair and Nexstar, two major ABC affiliate owners, pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show due to a joke with contested facts, following perceived threats from the FCC chair. The FCC's power to revoke broadcast licenses, based on outdated public interest rules, remains a potent regulatory threat despite mo...
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FCC to Scrap ISP Fee Disclosure Rule Amid Rising Costs
The FCC is proposing to eliminate a rule requiring ISPs to itemize recurring monthly fees on broadband labels, arguing that detailed breakdowns can overwhelm customers. This rule, implemented in April 2024, was intended to prevent misleading low advertised prices by ensuring transparency about ad...
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