Trump administration proposes expanding Chinese tech gear crackdownThe FCC had in 2021 added telecommunications and video surveillance equipment made by Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision and Dahua to its so-ca...
05 Apr, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
FCC approves SpaceX plan to deploy an additional 7,500 Starlink satellitesThe agency said the additional satellites will provide direct-to-cell connectivity outside the United States and supplemental U.S. coverage...
10 Jan, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
US bars approvals of new models of DJI, all other foreign dronesAmerica's Federal Communications Commission has added Chinese drone makers DJI and Autel to a security risk list. This move blocks new dron...
23 Dec, 2025, 01.32 PM IST
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
US court rejects challenges to FCC approval of SpaceX satellitesA U.S. appeals court has upheld the FCC's approval of SpaceX's plan to deploy thousands of Starlink satellites for broadband internet. Chal...
12 Jul, 2024, 11.52 PM IST
US agency probes risks of foreign satellite use by handheld devicesThe Federal Communications Commission has concerns US handheld devices are receiving and processing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNS...
15 Mar, 2024, 09.39 AM IST
SpaceX gets U.S. approval to deploy up to 7,500 satellitesSpaceX's Starlink, a fast-growing network of more than 3,500 satellites in low-Earth orbit, has tens of thousands of users in the United St...
02 Dec, 2022, 08.34 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
US failed to properly oversee Chinese telecom carriers - Senate panelIt faulted the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and "Team Telecom" - an informal group comprised of officials from the Justice, Home...
09 Jun, 2020, 03.59 PM IST
Insurance FDI: AXA to up stake in Bharti JVs for Rs 1,290 croreThe government has approved French insurance firm AXA raising stake in its life insurance joint venture with Bharti Group to 49 per cent fo...
05 May, 2015, 09.43 PM IST
- Kavveri Telecom gets US regulator approval for 4G equipment
Kavveri Telecom said the US telecom regulator FCC has approved a 4G- technology-based equipment of its subsidiary for usage in networks acr...
21 Jun, 2012, 05.49 PM IST
- Final approval given to merger of US satellite radio firms
US regulators formally approved the long-delayed billion-dollar merger of the nation's only two satellite radio companies, combining Sirius...
27 Jul, 2008, 12.56 AM IST
- FCC chief recommends OK of satellite radio deal
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is recommending approval of the $5 billion merger between the nation's two satellite ...
16 Jun, 2008, 12.19 PM IST
- AT&T wins approval for $2.5 bn cellular license deal
AT&T Inc won govt approval to buy airwaves licenses that cover 196 million people in 281 domestic markets.
05 Feb, 2008, 09.15 AM IST