Monday, February 4, 2013 - 6:42pm
The U.S. government reportedly wanted to build a "Super Wi-Fi" network, but that report is now in question. Update within.
fcc stories
Monday, April 16, 2012 - 2:05am
Remember that Wi-Fi snooping scandal a couple of years ago, where it turned out that Google's Street View cars were downloading people's web surfing info from passing unsecured networks? Now the FCC has come down on Google like a ton of bricks, by fining them about what Google earns in one minute.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 1:25pm
The FCC has adopted the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, which will require ads to be broadcast at volumes no louder than the volume of the show that they're running with. Until now, ads have been louder because YELLING AT PEOPLE MAKES THEM WANT BUY YOUR STUFF. Idiots.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 7:45am
There are still a whopping 100 million Americans out there who don't have internet access, due to economic or geographic limitations. But the FCC is looking to change that, convincing the major cable companies to offer a $9.99 monthly broadband service to low-income families.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 11:40am
The Federal Communications Commission laid down some ground rules governing its vision for net neutrality this week. Net neutrality matters because it's what keeps the Internet open and accessible to everyone, so this ruling is pretty important. How'd the FCC do? Not great, but we'll break it down for you.
Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 3:39am
In a study titled, "Broadband Performance," the FCC, also known as the Federal Communications Commission — you know, an entity of the U.S. government — is making it official: ISPs are telling consumers that their Internet connection is faster than it really is.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 2:08pm
We've all been there. One month, you chat a little more than usual and wham! You're hit with a massive phone bill. Or worse — you're hit with your kid's out-of-control phone bill. Well, the FCC is taking steps to...
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 3:22am
Remember last month when we told you about the Federal Communications Commission's vague plans to deliver 100Mbps broadband (over 20 times as fast as we have now) into American homes? Well, the FCC isn't letting the plan fall by the...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 9:17am
If you think those cable TV weasels are bugging you now with their greedy tiered pricing, take a look at what could happen if they succeed at smacking down net neutrality. This graphic was created by a clever Reddit reader....
Monday, September 14, 2009 - 3:15pm
AT&T and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) are currently battling over what constitutes a broadband connection. The ESA, which is obviously interested in getting games into as many homes as possible, is taking issue with an AT&T filing to the...
