Places and Things

FCC fines two Texas telemarketers $225 million for making 1 billion robocalls The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued the largest fine in its history. Two Texas-based telemarketers are on the hook for $225 million after making approximately 1 billion robocalls to people across the US. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/fcc-225-million-fine-194419208.html

FCC authorizes $50 discounts for low-income households’ internet bills The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to adopt a program that provides emergency discounts of up to $50 per month toward broadband internet service for low-income households. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/26/22302807/fcc-internet-subsidies-authorized-low-income-broadband

Donald Trump trying to control the FCC is a ‘disaster,’ says Sen. Ron Wyden Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) says President Donald Trump’s recent handling of Federal Communications Commission nominations is a “disaster. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/4/21354244/ron-wyden-fcc-nomination-section-230-trump-order-vergecast-interview

FCC commissioner says Trump’s Section 230 plan ‘does not work’ There’s a growing divide at the Federal Communications Commission over a proposed executive order by the Trump administration to regulate speech on social media platforms. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/28/21273324/fcc-donald-trump-social-media-executive-order-twitter-label-misinformation