Trump lawsuit, DEI cuts, ombudsman; what’s changing after $8.4 billion Paramount‑Skydance mergerThe FCC has approved the $8.4 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, transferring CBS station licenses and ending the ...
25 Jul, 2025, 07.03 AM IST
US FCC clears way for $8 billion Paramount-Skydance mergerThe merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media got approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. The sale is worth $8.4 bill...
25 Jul, 2025, 06.39 AM IST
CBS turns over documents in FCC probe of then VP Harris' '60 Minutes' interviewParamount's CBS News has submitted documents requested by the FCC related to a '60 Minutes' interview with then Vice President Kamala Harri...
04 Feb, 2025, 09.32 AM IST
For top Commission regulator, Trump taps big tech critic Brendan CarrPresident-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr, a staunch advocate for free speech and critic of Big Tech, as chair of the Federal...
18 Nov, 2024, 11.18 PM IST
Who is Brendan Carr, a strong advocate for regulating Apple, other major tech cos, appointed by Donald Trump to lead the FCC?Brendan Carr, FCC: President-elect Donald Trump has named Brendan Carr as the permanent Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (...
18 Nov, 2024, 11.22 AM IST
Donald Trump names Brendan Carr as Federal Communications Commission chairmanDonald Trump will appoint Brendan Carr as the chairman of the federal communications commission. Carr is currently the leading republican c...
18 Nov, 2024, 08.08 AM IST
FCC Commissioner Carr writes to Big Tech, accuses them of forming “censorship cartel”In a letter on November 13 addressed to Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Mark Zuckerberg, and Tim Cook, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said tha...
15 Nov, 2024, 10.30 PM IST
Did NBC just break the equal time rule with Trump’s campaign message?Following Vice President Kamala Harris's appearance on Saturday Night Live, NBC aired a campaign message from former President Donald Trump...
04 Nov, 2024, 08.25 PM IST
US lets Starlink provide direct-to-cell coverage for hurricane-hit areasThe U.S. Federal Communications Commission granted emergency approval for SpaceX and T Mobile to use Starlink satellites to restore cellpho...
07 Oct, 2024, 08.42 AM IST
India has shown how to deal with China-linked firms: US FCC commissioner Brendan CarrIndia and US should prevent China and its allies from forming a ‘splinter net’, US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner Bre...
23 Feb, 2024, 06.01 AM IST
Indian govt should continue to keep China apps in check: FCC Commissioner Brendan CarrThe chief of FCC also said he found the work India is doing to provide access to the internet and telecommunication services to every citiz...
11 Jan, 2024, 06.01 AM IST
US agency will not reinstate $900-million subsidy for SpaceX Starlink unitThe FCC cited among its reasons SpaceX's failure to successfully launch its Starship rocket, saying "the uncertain nature of Starship's fut...
13 Dec, 2023, 08.57 AM IST
US FCC votes to advance plan to reinstate net neutrality rulesThe commission voted 3-2 on a proposal to reinstate open internet rules adopted in 2015 and reestablish the commission's authority over bro...
19 Oct, 2023, 10.54 PM IST
India set an important precedent by banning TikTok: FCC commissioner Brendan CarrIn an exclusive interview with ET, US FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said “banning TikTok is a natural next step in our efforts to secure co...
02 Jan, 2023, 07.20 AM IST
US FCC bans sales, import of Chinese tech from Huawei, ZTEHuawei declined comment Friday. Along with Huawei and ZTE, the order affects products made by companies such as Hikvision and Dahua, makers...
26 Nov, 2022, 08.30 AM IST
U.S. FCC set to ban approvals of new Huawei, ZTE equipment- documentFCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel last week circulated the proposed ban to the other three commissioners for final approval. The companies...
13 Oct, 2022, 08.36 PM IST
US President Joe Biden signs legislation to tighten US restrictions on Huawei, ZTEThe Secure Equipment Act, the latest effort by the US government to crack down on Chinese telecom and tech companies, was approved unanimou...
12 Nov, 2021, 02.02 PM IST