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Latest FCC News

  1. 5G Auction: The FCC has announced the winners of its 5G spectrum auction, with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and US Cellular acquiring significant blocks of spectrum.
  2. Net Neutrality: The FCC has proposed new rules to restore net neutrality protections, which were repealed in 2017. The proposal would prohibit internet service providers from blocking or throttling online content.
  3. Broadband Deployment: The FCC has launched a new initiative to accelerate broadband deployment in rural areas, with a focus on improving internet access and reducing the digital divide.
  4. Wireless Emergency Alerts: The FCC has updated its Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system to include more detailed information about severe weather events and other emergencies.
  5. Media Ownership: The FCC has proposed new rules to relax media ownership limits, allowing for more consolidation in the broadcast industry.

Recent FCC Decisions

  1. Sprint-T-Mobile Merger: The FCC has approved the merger between Sprint and T-Mobile, creating a new wireless giant with over 100 million subscribers.
  2. Charter-Time Warner Cable Merger: The FCC has approved the merger between Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable, creating a new cable giant with over 16 million subscribers.
  3. AT&T-Time Warner Merger: The FCC has approved the merger between AT&T and Time Warner, creating a new media conglomerate with significant assets in wireless, cable, and content.

Upcoming FCC Events

  1. Open Meeting: The FCC will hold an open meeting on [Date] to discuss various agenda items, including net neutrality, broadband deployment, and media ownership.
  2. Public Comment Period: The FCC is currently accepting public comments on several proposals, including the proposed net neutrality rules and the proposed relaxation of media ownership limits.

Stay tuned for more updates on FCC news and developments!