Telecommunication

Telecommunications giant Verizon is ending several internal programs that foster—or simply mention—a diverse workforce, following a federal probe and threats from Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr. After President Trump issued an executive order to rid the federal government of “diversity, equity, and inclusion” initiatives, the FCC launched a formal investigation into Ver

The National Consumer Law Center, on behalf of its low-income clients and Consumer Action, the Consumer Federation of America, Electronic Privacy Information Center, National Association of Consumer Advocates, National Consumers League, Public Knowledge, U.S. PIRG, and the Utility Reform Network, submitted reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. The remarks focus on consumer protections against robocalls.

While the FCC's accelerated copper retirement represents a historic opportunity to sunset obsolete technology and advance into the future, in the near term it presents emergency-level challenges for business disruption, spiraling costs, and compliance violations. Business communication lifelines could get stranded on a proverbial desert islan

USTelecom - The Broadband Association submitted remarks to the Federal Communications Commission in response to the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. USTelecom's suggestions focused on regulations that impact broadband providers that started as voice providers, like requirements to maintain copper telephone lines. "USTelecom recommends prioritizing elimination of regulations that stymie fiber and other broadband investment by imposing high and unjustified costs that tip the playing field towards competing providers and industries.

Verizon submitted remarks to the Federal Communications Commission in response to the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. Verizon concurred with USTelecom and CTIA's recommendations. Further, Verizon recommended the FCC continue to streamline the discontinuance and network change notification processes and eliminate requirements to create in-vehicle coverage maps. 

On December 23, 2024, the Spectrum and Secure Technology and Innovation Act was enacted, authorizing the Federal Communications Commission to borrow from the Treasury of the United States up to an additional $3.08 billion to carry out the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019. The FCC has now borrowed the full amount authorized under the statute.

The Telecommunications Industry submitted remarks to the Federal Communications Commission in response to the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. TIA's comments focus on the FCC's Equipment Authorization Program. "Given the evolving landscape of technology and consumer needs, it is crucial for the Commission to ensure that its regulations are efficient and effective.

Copper retirement isn't just about regulatory compliance. Copper networks are just plain impractical to maintain, according to operators. The U.S.

The Federal Communications Commission proposed rules to help ensure that emerging Next Generation 911 networks are reliable and interoperable, which will help first responders save lives. The nation is transitioning from legacy 911 technology to NG911, which will use Internet Protocol-based infrastructure to support new 911 capabilities, including text, video, and data.

The Federal Communications Commission is making it easier for telcos to turn off old copper phone and DSL networks with four changes that relax requirements related to copper shutoffs. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr—who is also pushing a "Delete, Delete, Delete" initiative to get rid of as many rules as possible—said that agency rules have prevented providers from upgrading to faster networks.