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US FCC Reportedly Moves to Bar Chinese Labs From Certifying US-Bound Devices Including Smartphones, Laptops
FCC reportedly voted unanimously to advance a proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices meant to be used in the US. About 75 percent of all US electronics are tested in China, and the agency wants to adopt a new approval process for devices tested in US labs or labs from other countries that are not seen as security ...
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US FCC Adopts Rules That Require All Smartphones to Offer Hearing Aid Support
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules mandating that all mobile phones released in the country must be compatible with hearing aids and adhere to volume control standards that allow users to hear sounds at a louder volume without introducing distortion. This initiative seeks to enhance accessibility for the 48 million...
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Biden Administration Net Neutrality Rules Blocked By US Court: Report
A US appeals court on Thursday blocked the Federal Communications Commission's reinstatement of landmark net neutrality rules, saying broadband providers are likely to succeed in a legal challenge.
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US Reinstates Open Internet Rules Quashed Under Trump Administration
The US Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to reinstate tougher rules to guarantee open access to the internet, reversing a decision made during the Trump administration.
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US Agency Probes Risks Of Foreign Satellite Use By Handheld Devices
The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday it is investigating if the use of Russian and Chinese foreign satellite systems by US mobile phones and other devices poses security threats.
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Moto G54 5G Bags Several Certifications, Renders Tip 50-Megapixel Dual Rear Cameras
Motorola is yet to confirm the development of the Moto G54 5G, but ahead of it, the handset has surfaced on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) database. It has allegedly bagged certifications from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as well. Additionally, al...
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Huawei, ZTE Sale, Import Banned in US After Being Listed as Threats by FCC
US authorities announced a ban Friday on the import or sale of communications equipment deemed "an unacceptable risk to national security" — including gear from Chinese giants Huawei Technologies and ZTE. Both firms have been on a roster of companies listed as a threat by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the new rules bar future a...
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Here’s the Real Reason to Turn on Aeroplane Mode When You Fly
Most airlines today expect flyers to put their phone on airplane mode in order to prevent them from causing an emergency. While governments around the globe have developed similar strategies and policies to prevent interference problems with aviation, electronic devices have been allowed to stay on in the EU since 2014. Here's why you should probab...
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US Rejects SpaceX's Starlink, LTD Broadband's Applications for Internet Subsidies
The US Federal Communications Commission rejected SpaceX's Starlink and LTD Broadband's applications for more than $2 billion (roughly Rs. 15,930 crore) in Internet service subsidies. In December 2020, the FCC tentatively awarded $9.2 billion (roughly Rs. 73,281 crore) to over 300 bidders to deploy high-speed broadband from the Rural Digital Opport...
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Elon Musk's Starlink to Provide In-Flight Wireless Internet on Hawaiian Airlines
Elon Musk's Starlink will provide in-flight wireless internet on Hawaiian Airlines Inc's trans-Pacific fleet, the airline said on Monday. Under the deal, the companies are in the initial stages of implementation and the wireless internet is expected to be installed on select aircraft next year, Hawaiian said.
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California Net Neutrality Law Will Not Be Blocked, US Appeal Court Says
A US Court of Appeals upheld California's net neutrality law, saying a 2017 decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reverse federal Internet protections could not bar state action.
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AT&T, Verizon, Others to Pay $6 Million to Settle Probes Over Failed 911 Calls During 2020 Network Outages
US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Friday that four telecom providers including AT&T and Verizon will pay a total of $6 million (roughly Rs. 45,60,81,000) to settle investigations into compliance with the agency’s 911 reliability rules during 2020 network outages.
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Google, Meta's Request to Use Undersea Data Cable to Asia Get US Government Backing
Joe Biden’s administration has asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to give Alphabet's Google and Facebook parent Meta the permission to use an undersea cable system to handle growing Internet traffic with Asia.
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AT&T, Verizon to Delay 5G Deployment Due to Flight Safety Concerns: US Regulators
AT&T, Verizon will delay the commercial rollout of 5G after aviation industry stakeholders raised concerns about the safety of flights.
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Boeing Gets US Nod for Satellite Grid to Provide Internet From Space
Boeing gained US authorisation for a project to launch satellites that will provide Internet services from space.
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US FCC Reportedly Moves to Bar Chinese Labs From Certifying US-Bound Devices Including Smartphones, Laptops
FCC reportedly voted unanimously to advance a proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices meant to be used in the US. About 75 percent of all US electronics are tested in China, and the agency wants to adopt a new approval process for devices tested in US labs or labs from other countries that are not seen as security ...
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US FCC Adopts Rules That Require All Smartphones to Offer Hearing Aid Support
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules mandating that all mobile phones released in the country must be compatible with hearing aids and adhere to volume control standards that allow users to hear sounds at a louder volume without introducing distortion. This initiative seeks to enhance accessibility for the 48 million...
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Biden Administration Net Neutrality Rules Blocked By US Court: Report
A US appeals court on Thursday blocked the Federal Communications Commission's reinstatement of landmark net neutrality rules, saying broadband providers are likely to succeed in a legal challenge.
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US Reinstates Open Internet Rules Quashed Under Trump Administration
The US Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to reinstate tougher rules to guarantee open access to the internet, reversing a decision made during the Trump administration.
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US Agency Probes Risks Of Foreign Satellite Use By Handheld Devices
The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday it is investigating if the use of Russian and Chinese foreign satellite systems by US mobile phones and other devices poses security threats.
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Moto G54 5G Bags Several Certifications, Renders Tip 50-Megapixel Dual Rear Cameras
Motorola is yet to confirm the development of the Moto G54 5G, but ahead of it, the handset has surfaced on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) database. It has allegedly bagged certifications from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as well. Additionally, al...
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Huawei, ZTE Sale, Import Banned in US After Being Listed as Threats by FCC
US authorities announced a ban Friday on the import or sale of communications equipment deemed "an unacceptable risk to national security" — including gear from Chinese giants Huawei Technologies and ZTE. Both firms have been on a roster of companies listed as a threat by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the new rules bar future a...
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Here’s the Real Reason to Turn on Aeroplane Mode When You Fly
Most airlines today expect flyers to put their phone on airplane mode in order to prevent them from causing an emergency. While governments around the globe have developed similar strategies and policies to prevent interference problems with aviation, electronic devices have been allowed to stay on in the EU since 2014. Here's why you should probab...
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US Rejects SpaceX's Starlink, LTD Broadband's Applications for Internet Subsidies
The US Federal Communications Commission rejected SpaceX's Starlink and LTD Broadband's applications for more than $2 billion (roughly Rs. 15,930 crore) in Internet service subsidies. In December 2020, the FCC tentatively awarded $9.2 billion (roughly Rs. 73,281 crore) to over 300 bidders to deploy high-speed broadband from the Rural Digital Opport...
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Elon Musk's Starlink to Provide In-Flight Wireless Internet on Hawaiian Airlines
Elon Musk's Starlink will provide in-flight wireless internet on Hawaiian Airlines Inc's trans-Pacific fleet, the airline said on Monday. Under the deal, the companies are in the initial stages of implementation and the wireless internet is expected to be installed on select aircraft next year, Hawaiian said.
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California Net Neutrality Law Will Not Be Blocked, US Appeal Court Says
A US Court of Appeals upheld California's net neutrality law, saying a 2017 decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reverse federal Internet protections could not bar state action.
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AT&T, Verizon, Others to Pay $6 Million to Settle Probes Over Failed 911 Calls During 2020 Network Outages
US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Friday that four telecom providers including AT&T and Verizon will pay a total of $6 million (roughly Rs. 45,60,81,000) to settle investigations into compliance with the agency’s 911 reliability rules during 2020 network outages.
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Google, Meta's Request to Use Undersea Data Cable to Asia Get US Government Backing
Joe Biden’s administration has asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to give Alphabet's Google and Facebook parent Meta the permission to use an undersea cable system to handle growing Internet traffic with Asia.
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AT&T, Verizon to Delay 5G Deployment Due to Flight Safety Concerns: US Regulators
AT&T, Verizon will delay the commercial rollout of 5G after aviation industry stakeholders raised concerns about the safety of flights.
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Boeing Gets US Nod for Satellite Grid to Provide Internet From Space
Boeing gained US authorisation for a project to launch satellites that will provide Internet services from space.
