FCC’s ABC Fight Raises a Broader Question About Broadcast Oversight
The FCC says licensed broadcasters owe duties to the public. ABC argues scrutiny of its stations and The View could pressure journalism and speech.
Federal Communications Commission
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FCC Opens 2026 Broadband Data Filing Window
The FCC’s 2026 broadband data filing window is open, with provider submissions due Sept. 1 and reply comments on proposed program changes due Aug. 24.
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FCC moves to block imports and marketing of some previously authorized communications equipment
A Federal Communications Commission notice says continued importation and marketing of certain Covered List equipment, including equipment with integrated Kaspersky cybersecurity or antivirus software, should be prohibited because of national-security risks.
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FCC Moves to Bar Marketing of Certain Communications Equipment Tied to Kaspersky
The FCC adopted an action addressing the continued importation and marketing of previously authorized communications equipment on the agency’s Covered List, including equipment with integrated Kaspersky cybersecurity or antivirus products.
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FCC requires daily disaster reporting from public-safety voice and broadband operators
The FCC adopted a requirement for covered public-safety voice and broadband network operators to submit daily infrastructure-status reports when its Disaster Information Reporting System is activated in their service areas.
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FCC broadband-label document addresses language disclosures for U.S. internet providers
A Federal Communications Commission document dated July 1, 2026, addresses whether broadband labels and related service information must be provided in English and other languages used by internet providers in their U.S. marketing.
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FCC places California telecom company with Chinese links on national-security risk list
The FCC added California-based Digitalsystem Technology to a national-security risk list on July 7, citing links to Chinese telecommunications firms and ownership by a Chinese national.
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FCC sets August 14, 2026, deadline for broadband data submissions
The Federal Communications Commission has set August 14, 2026, as the deadline for the relevant filing cycle in its national Broadband Data Collection process.
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FCC clears defaulted broadband areas in Kansas, Maryland and Texas for alternative funding
An FCC order says census blocks tied to three providers that defaulted on Rural Digital Opportunity Fund milestones may now qualify for other broadband programs.