[ad_1] The networks followed a similar pattern, according to the FCC. They sold location access to aggregators that themselves resold access to service providers, with each carrier relying largely on “contract-based assurances” that they’d get permission from customers before accessing that info. As you might have guessed, that didn’t always happen — one Missouri Sheriff, […]
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FCC may fine carriers for failing to protect phone location data
[ad_1] Officials didn’t make any settlement offers, according to the tipsters. That suggests it doesn’t believe a compromise is possible, although it also raises the likelihood that networks will try to fight any fines and have them reduced or tossed out. Fines wouldn’t be surprising given how egregious the alleged violations would be. Carriers not […]
FCC begins collecting data to help carriers replace Huawei and ZTE hardware
[ad_1] The agency is gathering data from the carriers to help it design a feasible reimbursement program and figure out if it needs to anything else to ensure a smooth transition. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said Huawei’s and ZTE’s designations as national security threats may become final this spring. That’s why the agency is “moving […]
Clarence Thomas laments ruling that let FCC kill net neutrality
[ad_1] Of course, stating a change of opinion doesn’t negate the ruling by itself. There would need to be another case that reversed Brand X, and the chances of that happening aren’t terribly high. Mozilla still has the option of appealing to the Supreme Court after it lost its bid to overturn Pai’s net neutrality […]
FCC forced to ask for public feedback on net neutrality repeal
[ad_1] Consequently, the FCC will launch a period where the public and interested parties can share their views on the process. This is not an opportunity to re-litigate net neutrality repeal, but it is an opportunity to examine if the FCC acted properly and with regard to its broader obligations. The court, for instance, has […]
US appeals court will not rule on repealing net neutrality laws
[ad_1] In 2017, the FCC voted to repeal net neutrality laws, which were put in place in 2015 to prevent internet service providers from using blocking, throttling and paid prioritization. Internet giants like Amazon, Facebook, Google, Netflix and Twitter sued the FCC as part of the Internet Association lobbying group. Several other companies spoke out […]
After Math: That's something at least
[ad_1] This week has been a real kick in the teeth. The UK actually stepped off the Brexit precipice while the US Congress barely went through the motions of Trump's impeachment trial. Worst of all Elon Musk released a truly cringeworthy EDM track because s… [ad_2] Source link
FCC: Wireless carriers violated federal law by selling location data
[ad_1] Back in 2018, it came to light that carriers sell their customers’ real-time location data to aggregators, which then resold it to other companies or even gave it away. Last year, a Motherboard report also revealed that bail bond companies and bounty hunters have been buying people’s location data for years, allowing them to […]
FCC wants to fine one man almost $13 million for making 6,000 robocalls
[ad_1] The FCC says the man wanted to gain “notoriety” and “publicity” for their website and personal brand. To that end, all their calls had some political angle. In one campaign, for instance, the person made 827 calls to people in the town of Brooklyn, Iowa, “following the murder of a local college student and […]
FCC commits $20.4 billion to help close the rural digital divide
[ad_1] In the first phase, beginning later this year, the FCC will make up to $16 billion available to areas that are “wholly unserved.” It will demand broadband speeds of at least 25 Mbps, and the funding will be made available through reverse-auction, a practice meant to drive competition. An estimated six million rural homes […]