Times Fights for Records on Net Neutrality Pressure by Russia
The New York Times brought a federal complaint Thursday to uncover records that could show whether Russia interfered in the effort to repeal net neutrality.
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Net Neutrality Inches Closer to Reality in California
California moved a step closer to enacting the strongest consumer internet protections in the nation Thursday, after the state Assembly passed a bill to reinstate and expand Obama-era net neutrality rules.
Read moreStates Back Net Neutrality in Appeal to DC Circuit
Defending the Obama-era policy that bars internet service providers from interfering in download speeds, nearly two dozen state attorneys general urged the D.C. Circuit to block the rollback of net neutrality.
Read moreTribune Ends $3.9B Takeover, Sues Sinclair
Returning the ring and making curtains of the dress, Tribune Media filed suit Thursday against Sinclair Broadcast Group over a $3.9 billion buyout offer that had alarmed regulators and legal experts.
Read moreSinclair, Tribune Approach Deadline on Contested Merger
Hours away from the midnight deadline it faces to walk away from the proposed $3.9 billion deal with Sinclair Broadcast Group, experts call it possible Wednesday for Tribune Media to seek another buyer.
Read moreFCC Chair Wants ALJ to Review Sinclair-Tribune Merger
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai threw cold water on a highly anticipated $3.9 billion merger between Sinclair Broadcast Group and Tribune Media Monday, saying he had concerns about Sinclair’s divestment if the deal is approved.
Read moreMan Accused of Threatening to Kill FCC Chairman’s Family
A California man who told investigators he was upset about the repeal of net neutrality rules was arrested Friday and is accused of threatening to kill Federal Communication Commission Chariman Ajit Pai’s family, authorities said.
Read moreCan States Regulate VOiP? Ask the Eighth Circuit
The Eighth Circuit heard arguments Tuesday on whether a national communications services company’s “Spectrum Voice” brand — a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) — is subject to state regulation.
Read moreNet Neutrality Officially a Thing of the Past
Monday marks the end of net neutrality, the Obama-era policy that required internet service providers to treat all internet traffic equally.
Read moreCalifornia Senate Passes Net Neutrality Bill
The California Senate on Wednesday approved a statewide net neutrality framework, advancing consumer protections experts claim are more stringent than the recently nixed federal laws.
Read moreFCC Chief Looking to Future After Net Neutrality Vote Loss
Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai may have been dealt a setback after lawmakers temporarily restored net neutrality rules he reversed last year, but on Thursday during a congressional budget hearing, he opted to focus instead on the FCC’s next move: faster internet speeds and rural broadband deployment.
Read moreDemocrats Close to Forcing Vote on Net Neutrality
WASHINGTON (CN) – Senate Democrats appear to be just a single vote shy of forcing a showdown Wednesday on the
Read moreDC Circuit and FCC Spar on Sinclair-Tribune Merger
A panel of the D.C. Circuit on Friday asked the Federal Communications Commission some tough questions about a rule change that would allow broadcasters to skirt a 39 percent cap on how many local TV stations they can own — a key question in the Sinclair Broadcast Group’s quest to buy Tribune Media for $3.9 billion.
Read moreDC Circuit Hands Telemarketers a Victory on Robocalls
Not every smartphone should be considered a device capable of making robocalls, the D.C. Circuit ruled Friday, marking a victory for the telemarketing and debt collection industry.
Read moreFull 9th Circuit Revives Feds’ Data-Throttling Action Against AT&T
A gambit to have the Ninth Circuit review en banc the Federal Trade Commission’s authority over telecommunications companies paid off in a major legal victory for the commission’s dispute with AT&T.
Read morePublication of Net Neutrality Rule Prompts Challenge by 24 States
The Federal Communications Commission published its official order repealing net neutrality rules into the Federal Register Thursday, prompting New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to immediately challenge the repeal along with 23 other attorneys general.
Read moreWith FCC Poised to Publish Net Neutrality Rule, Efforts to Block It Grow
The Federal Communications Commission is expected to publish notice of the end of net neutrality rules in the Federal Register this week, effectively starting the play clock on lawmakers who wish to stop the widely criticized reversal.
Read moreCalifornia Senate Clears Net Neutrality Bill
Pursuing their own net neutrality laws, California lawmakers on Monday approved a bill that would prevent internet service providers from charging websites for quicker access.
Read moreSan Jose Mayor Leaves FCC Committee Over Industry Influence
Citing the overwhelming influence of industry players, the mayor of San Jose resigned from an advisory panel designed to provide feedback to the Trump administration on how to expand broadband access for Americans.
Read moreGAO to Investigate Net Neutrality Rule Making Comments
The Government Accountability Office is investigating the possibility of fraud and identity theft during the FCC’s net neutrality rule making process.
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