Steven Tyler Makes Expletive-Laden Plea for Decency on TV

January 10, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 4 weeks ago

Profanity on TV "turns it into something crass," says F-bomb-dropping "Idol" judge as Supreme Court begins indecency case

  

Zachary Katz Named FCC Chief of Staff

January 5, 2012 By Brent Lang 5 weeks ago

FCC Chief Julius Genachowski names new staffers and shakes up senior team

  

Verizon Caves to Public Pressure, Scraps 'Convenience Fee'

December 30, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 5 weeks ago

Telco acknowledges that public backlash prompted the reversal

  

AT&T Kills $39B T-Mobile Bid

December 19, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 7 weeks ago

The two companies decide not to continue merger talks following regulatory scrutiny

  

FCC Cracks Down on Loud Commercials

December 13, 2011 By Brent Lang 8 weeks ago

New rules stem from Congress' Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act and will be adopted by 2012

  

Justice Dept. to AT&T, T-Mobile: Get Thee Back to the FCC!

December 9, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 8 weeks ago

A DOJ lawyer announces the agency's intention to file for a suspension of the case

  

Broadcasters Press Supreme Court to Overturn TV, Radio and Newspaper Ownership Rules

December 5, 2011 By Brent Lang 9 weeks ago

The NAB says the regulations prevent broadcasters from having the financial means to produce higher quality news

  

Civil Rights Groups Push FCC to Investigate Lack of Minority Media Ownership

December 2, 2011 By Brent Lang 9 weeks ago

The percentage of people of color is on the rise, but not in the corporate suite

  

AT&T Lashes Out at FCC Over T-Mobile Deal, FCC Responds (Updated)

December 1, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 10 weeks ago

In a lengthy blog post, AT&T's Jim Cicconi continues the public squabbling between his company and the federal agency

  

FCC Permits AT&T & T-Mobile to Withdraw Merger Application (Updated)

November 29, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 10 weeks ago

The two companies asked to withdraw their application for a merger on Thanksgiving, but consumer groups had wanted to speak out against it

  

AT&T's T-Mobile Deal: Could the Election Tip the Scales Again? (Updated)

November 28, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 10 weeks ago

The FCC seems pretty dead set against the deal, but what if a Republican gets elected President? It worked for AT&T in the 1990s

  

AT&T's $39B T-Mobile Buy Hits Setback -- FCC Wants Judge to Look at Deal

November 22, 2011 By Peter Voskamp 11 weeks ago

Move is seen as a sign that the regulatory agency might soon shoot down the merger

  

FCC, Cable Companies to Provide Cheap Broadband to the Poor

November 9, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 13 weeks ago

They unite to provide low-income families with affordable access

  

Parents Group Outraged Over Appeals Court's Nipplegate Ruling

November 2, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 14 weeks ago

"How can nudity and a striptease in front of 90 million unsuspecting TV viewers not qualify as indecency?" professional scolds ask

  

Appeals Court Rules for CBS, Janet Jackson in 'Wardrobe Malfunction' Case

November 2, 2011 By Brent Lang 14 weeks ago

Court rejects the FCC's $550,000 Super Bowl fine

  

FCC's Genachowski Continues Broadband Access Push With 'Connect to Compete'

October 12, 2011 By Peter Voskamp 17 weeks ago

New non-profit program will promote broadband adoption and digital literacy

  

On Supreme Court's Slate: Cher's Foul Language, Charlotte Ross' Butt

October 3, 2011 By Peter Voskamp 18 weeks ago

Indecency and "fleeting expletive" battles between ABC, Fox and the FCC on the court's 2011-2012 docket.

  

Verizon Appeals FCC Net Neutrality Rules

September 30, 2011 By Brent Lang 18 weeks ago

The cable providers says the commission is overstepping its authority

  

Media Reform Group Sues FCC Over New Net Neutrality Rules

September 28, 2011 By Peter Voskamp 19 weeks ago

Verizon is expected to mount its own legal challenge to the open internet regulations

  

FCC's Genachowski: Broadband Development Good for U.S. Job Growth

September 27, 2011 By Peter Voskamp 19 weeks ago

"The sweeping economic changes ushered in by Facebook, Twitter, clouds, tablets, app stores and the Kindle are as profound as the invention of Guttenberg printing press"

  

An FCC Complaint Over 'X Factor' Flasher, But Was He Even Exposed?

September 23, 2011 By Tim Molloy 19 weeks ago

Seattle performer dropped pants during song, spurring Paula Abdul to flee. But he was reportedly wearing a thong

  

FCC Finalizes Net Neutrality Rules; Sets Start Date of Nov. 20

September 22, 2011 By Brent Lang 20 weeks ago

Regulations are designed to keep providers from charging tolls for better service

  

Mediacom Slams FCC for Failing to Reform Retransmission Process

September 1, 2011 By Brent Lang 23 weeks ago

Cable company chief Rocco Commisso is not happy with Julius Genachowski -- not happy at all

  

Twitter Adds D.C.-Based Head of Public Policy

August 29, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 23 weeks ago

The social networking site has brought on Colin Crowell as its second full-time D.C. staffer

  

FCC Eliminates Fairness Doctrine

August 22, 2011 By Brent Lang 24 weeks ago

Commission does away with with regulations that stipulate broadcasters must present both sides of public issues

  

Comcast Sues DirectTV for False NFL Advertising

August 4, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 27 weeks ago

The country's largest cable operator and largest satellite operator will continue their spat in court

  

FCC Ruling Restricts Cable Providers From Pulling Channels During Carriage Disputes

August 1, 2011 By Peter Voskamp 27 weeks ago

So-called "stand-still order" means cable/satellite providers can't pull channels off their services until the FCC can render a ruling in any given carriage dispute

  

FCC Lawyer Says Comcast Pulled a Racket on Tennis Channel

July 11, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 30 weeks ago

FCC lawyer recommends $375K penalty against cable provider for favoring channels it owns

  

FCC's Attempt to Ease Media Ownership Rules Struck Down by Court

July 7, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 31 weeks ago

Federal appeals court says commission didn't properly get public input before changing 35-year-old rules

  

Supreme Court to Decide if FCC Can Fine Networks for Language, Nudity

June 27, 2011 By Tim Molloy 32 weeks ago

Case involves awards show profanities, exposed buttocks on "NYPD Blue"

  

Appeals Court: Terrestrial Loophole Should Remain Closed

June 10, 2011 By Cassie M. Chew 34 weeks ago

NCTA and Cablevision challenged the FCC's authority to regulate satellite TV programming -- especially when it comes to withholding local shows

  

FCC: Local News Collapsing Thanks to the Internet

June 9, 2011 By Brent Lang 35 weeks ago

FCC study outlines consequences of lost journalist jobs -- and suggests that targeted ads could aid struggling news organizations