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☆ FCC ends affordable internet program due to lack of funds
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Washington CNN —The Affordable Connectivity Program, which helped low-income Americans get online, is no more. The program’s lapse threatens to throw nearly 60 million Americans into financial distress, CNN has reported. The program officially ends on June 1, said the Federal Communications Commission, which administered the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to approximately 1 in 5 households across the country and on tribal reservations. “The Affordable Connectivity Program filled an important gap that provider low-income programs, state and local affordability programs, and the Lifeline program cannot fully address,” said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel in a statement, referring to the name of another, similar FCC program that subsidizes wireless and home internet service. He also announced a series of voluntary commitments by a handful of internet providers to offer — or continue offering — their own proprietary low-income internet plans.

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☆ 'The Apprentice' producer says Donald Trump used the n-word on set
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Geoff Weiss | Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"The Apprentice" producer Bill Pruitt says Donald Trump used the n-word. Pruitt wrote in Slate that the moment was captured on tape, but will likely never surface. AdvertisementA producer on "The Apprentice" said Donald Trump used the n-word in a moment caught on tape that will likely never see the light of day. In an op-ed for Slate, Bill Pruitt writes that he was one of four producers on the show's first two seasons. Pruitt writes that off-camera deliberations about contestant firings were filmed in case the show was ever questioned by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which disallows fixing outcomes on game shows.

Persons: Bill Pruitt, Donald Trump, Pruitt, Trump, — Organizations: Service, Slate, Federal Communications Commission, Business Locations: Slate

☆ Democratic consultant who masterminded AI-generated fake Biden robocall scheme indicted on 26 charges
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe Democratic consultant who admitted to masterminding a bogus Joe Biden robocall scheme has been hit with dozens of charges. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Phillips' press secretary previously told Business Insider that the Phillips campaign did not ask Kramer to create the fake Biden robocall, and that it was "disgusted" by the call and Kramer's alleged involvement. Kramer previously told Business Insider that "with a mere $500 investment, anyone could replicate my intentional call," adding that finding voters to reach out to was simple. Robocall fraud experts also previously warned Business Insider that the New Hampshire incident is "just the tip of the iceberg," and we should expect more to come in a dangerous new era for political spam calls.

Persons: —, Joe Biden, Steve Kramer, Kramer, Dean Phillips, Phillips, Biden, John Formella Organizations: Service, Business, NBC News, Minnesota Rep, Federal Communications Commission, New Hampshire Locations: New Orleans, New Hampshire

☆ FCC is considering AI rules for political ads
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Washington CNN —The Federal Communications Commission is taking initial steps toward new rules that could require political ads on TV and radio to include disclaimers about the use of artificial intelligence. Under the proposed rules, political advertisers on those mediums would have to make on-air disclosures if their ads contain AI-generated content. The FCC move seeks to fill a yawning gap in the regulation of artificial intelligence in political advertising. In March, a bipartisan proposal by Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski unveiled the AI Transparency in Elections Act, which could require AI disclaimers on political ads. Online platforms such as Meta have taken their own steps to address AI in political ads, requiring campaigns to disclose the use of deepfakes and banning the use of its in-house generative AI tools for political advertising.

Persons: Jessica Rosenworcel, ” Rosenworcel, I’ve, ”, “, Minnesota Democratic Sen, Amy Klobuchar, Alaska Republican Sen, Lisa Murkowski, Chuck Schumer Organizations: Washington CNN, Federal Communications Commission, “, FCC, Federal, FEC, Minnesota Democratic, Alaska Republican, Meta Locations: Alaska, New York

☆ Affordable internet gave Native Americans a way to preserve community and culture. Now it’s another broken promise
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Within weeks, the two-year-old US Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is set to run out of funds, and Congress appears unlikely to authorize more. Even as many older and rural Americans may be thrust into financial hardship due to the ACP’s collapse, indigenous communities could fare even worse. Because tribal members can now work remotely, they are no longer forced to move away from their communities to seek opportunity, they told CNN. For example, Mitchell said, after decades of decline in Mohawk fluency, a growing number of tribal members are now involved in online language immersion. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Seth Wenig/AP/FileInstead, some say, the collapse of the ACP will become another stain on the US government’s centuries-long track record of breaking promises to tribal communities.

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☆ FCC fines big phone companies nearly $200 million for sharing customer location data
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The FCC fined four US network providers nearly $200 million for illegally sharing customer data. AdvertisementThe Federal Communications Commission fined four US wireless carriers close to $200 million for illegally sharing access to customers' location data. The FCC said on Monday that these phone companies sold customers' location data to "aggregators," who resold access to the data to companies that provide location-based services. The FCC said dozens of location-based services accessed phone companies' customer data without ensuring consumer consent, even after the phone companies were aware of the links. In response to the FCC fines, all three phone providers said they expect to appeal the decision.

Persons: —, Jessica Rosenworcel, Ron Wyden Organizations: FCC, Service, Federal Communications Commission, Verizon, Mobile, Sprint, Companies, CNN

☆ FCC fines wireless carriers millions for sharing user locations without consent
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Washington CNN —The US government has issued millions of dollars in fines to AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon after an investigation found the nation’s top wireless carriers had illegally shared customers’ personal data without their consent. The fines target a practice in which carriers shared user location information with data resellers, known in the industry as “location aggregators.” These aggregators passed the data onward to their own third-party customers. “Each carrier attempted to offload its obligations to obtain customer consent onto downstream recipients of location information, which in many instances meant that no valid customer consent was obtained,” the FCC said in a release. In response to the FCC fines, all of the wireless carriers said they expect to appeal the decision. We take our responsibility to keep customer data secure very seriously and have always supported the FCC’s commitment to protecting consumers, but this decision is wrong, and the fine is excessive.

Persons: Trump, perversely, ”, “, Oregon Democratic Sen, Ron Wyden, Wyden, ” Wyden Organizations: Washington CNN, Mobile, Verizon, Federal Communications Commission, FCC, Sprint, ” Verizon, Oregon Democratic Locations: Securus

☆ ‘Should have been done yesterday’: Rural, older Americans could get hurt as affordable internet program runs out of cash
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Brian Fung | Jason Carroll | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

But in just a few weeks, her internet bills, and those of other Americans like her, could skyrocket by hundreds of dollars a year. The program is heavily used by Americans over age 50, military veterans and low-income working families nationwide, according to FCC data. Amira Karaoud/Reuters/FileRural and older usersThe ACP has quickly gained adoption since Congress created the program in the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law. Large swaths of the ACP’s user base trend older; Americans over 65 account for almost 20% of the program. The FCC’s Lifeline program, which dates to the Reagan administration, similarly gives low-income households a monthly discount on phone or internet service.

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☆ Net neutrality is back as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The net neutrality regulations adopted Thursday by the Federal Communications Commission prohibit providers such as AT&T, Comcast and Verizon from selectively speeding up, slowing down or blocking users’ internet traffic. And for the first time, the FCC said it would step in to override state or local policies that conflict with the federal net neutrality rule. “The Title II authority will ensure that broadband providers are properly overseen by the FCC like all telecommunications services should be. “These 400-plus pages of relentless regulation are proof positive that old orthodoxies die hard,” said Jonathan Spalter, CEO of USTelecom, a trade association representing internet providers. As a result, the outcome of a legal challenge to the FCC’s net neutrality rules could have potentially broad ramifications for other US regulatory bodies, not just the FCC.

Persons: Trump, Jessica Rosenworcel, Rosenworcel, ” Rosenworcel, ”, Justin Brookman, Biden, Jonathan Spalter, Brendan Carr Organizations: Washington CNN, Federal Communications Commission, Comcast, Verizon, Democratic, FCC, “, Consumer, Trump, Republican, Communications Locations: unwound, Washington, America

☆ Internet providers have to start using this 'nutrition facts' label that breaks down fees
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

"Nutrition facts" style labels for internet plans are finally a reality. As of Wednesday, the FCC now requires internet providers to break down costs and services for customers. That includes companies that provide both home, or fixed, internet services, as well as mobile broadband. AdvertisementAnd the labels aren't just designed for new customers — internet service providers must also make them available to current customers in their online account portals and provide the label when a customer asks for it. "The labels are modeled after the FDA nutrition labels and are intended to help consumers comparison shop for the internet service plan that will best meet their needs and budget."

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☆ Internet price hikes for low-income Americans could begin in May as federal funds run dry, FCC says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Due to lack of funds, April will be the final month the ACP can provide full benefits, the FCC said Tuesday. Next month, ACP subscribers can expect to receive only 46% of their usual benefit, the FCC said. After that, program subscribers may have to pay hundreds of dollars more per year to stay online, or could potentially have to give up internet service entirely. Many ACP subscribers have told CNN that without help, they could have to choose between paying for internet and putting food on the table. CNN is reaching out to major internet providers for comment on the FCC’s call for those voluntary measures.

Persons: Biden, Mike Johnson, Chuck Schumer, Ohio Democratic Sen, Sherrod Brown, Kansas Republican Sen, Roger Marshall, “ Organizations: CNN, Federal Communications Commission, FCC, ACP, Ohio Democratic, Kansas Republican, Senate Locations: Congress

☆ FCC rolls out mandatory ‘nutrition labels’ for internet providers’ plans
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Consumer broadband labels will be required for internet providers starting on Wednesday — in many cases in both English and Spanish. Known as “consumer broadband labels,” the FCC-mandated disclosures must be offered at the point of sale both online and in stores — and in many cases, in both English and Spanish. In 2016, an FCC advisory committee first released a version of the disclosures that providers were not required to adopt. Then, under the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law, the FCC moved to implement mandatory broadband disclosure labels and held a lengthy process to design and finalize them. Because providers will be required to prominently display the labels, FCC officials will be monitoring for evidence or consumer complaints about non-compliance, which could lead to agency investigations or fines.

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☆ Biden administration points finger at Republicans for internet bill hikes
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“President [Joe] Biden has been calling on Congress to pass legislation that would extend the benefit through 2024. “But unfortunately, Republicans in Congress have failed to act.”Biden has called on Congress to approve $6 billion to continue the ACP. A bill introduced in January by a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House and Senate would authorize $7 billion. That legislation has 216 co-sponsors in the House, including 21 Republicans, and three in the Senate, including two Republicans. Administration officials declined to say whether Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris have personally discussed the ACP with congressional Republicans.

Persons: Biden, Joe, ”, ” Biden, Mike Johnson, Blair Levin, ” Levin, Republican Sens, J.D, Vance of Ohio, Kevin Cramer of North, Spokespeople, Johnson, Chuck Schumer didn’t, Kamala Harris, Jessica Rosenworcel, ” Rosenworcel, Rosenworcel, Sen, Maria Cantwell Organizations: CNN, Republicans, Program, Federal Communications Commission, GOP, Democratic, Congress, Republican, New, Research, Administration, ACP, Commerce, Science, Transportation Locations: Kevin Cramer of North Dakota

☆ FCC to vote to restore net neutrality rules, reversing Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Jessica Rosenworcel, chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), speaks during the US Chamber of Commerce's Global Aerospace Summit in Washington, D.C., Sept 14, 2022. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will vote to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules and assume new regulatory oversight of broadband internet that was rescinded under former President Donald Trump, the agency's chair said. The FCC told advocates on Tuesday of the plan to vote on the final rule at its April 25 meeting. The commission voted 3-2 in October on the proposal to reinstate open internet rules adopted in 2015 and reestablish the commission's authority over broadband internet. FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel confirmed the planned commission vote in an interview with Reuters.

Persons: Jessica Rosenworcel, Donald Trump Organizations: Federal Communications Commission, US Chamber of Commerce's Global Aerospace Summit, Washington , D.C, U.S . Federal Communications Commission, FCC, Reuters Locations: Washington ,

☆ Premarket stocks: Rate cut in June or July? What matters is the Fed wants to get started
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

[About 70% of investors now think a rate cut will occur in June, according to the CME FedWatch tool.] Goldman Sachs is currently predicting a 15% chance of recession over the next 12 months, down from 35% last year. Seeing that happen made us more confident that the Fed wouldn’t be forced to cause a recession in order to get inflation down. The reason we say 15% risk is because that is roughly the historical unconditional average. So a 15% recession rate is baseline for you, it will never go below that number?

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☆ The US government is running out of funding for a program that could cut internet access for millions of Americans
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewMillions of Americans risk their internet access being disrupted if a critical government program runs out of funding next month. The Affordable Connectivity Program has been helping low-income households access the internet since the Federal Communications Commission launched it in 2021. Once the program ends, some ACP subscribers say they'll need to work more just to stay online. AdvertisementAccording to the outlet, ACP recipients are about 15% of Siyeh Communications' customer base, or about 2,000 subscribers in the Blackfeet reservation. The FCC, Sohn, Siyeh Communications, and the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI.

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☆ ACP, a digital lifeline for millions of Americans, is in jeopardy. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Cynthia George is one of millions of Americans in jeopardy of losing their home internet access. Yet Congress is nowhere close to approving the $6 billion that President Joe Biden says would renew the ACP and avert calamity for tens of millions of Americans. Courtesy Michelle McDonoughLike George, McDonough also expects she’ll have to cut back on groceries if the ACP goes away. The FCC’s Lifeline program, which dates to the Reagan administration, similarly gives low-income households a monthly discount on phone or internet service. “You’re taking ACP away from the farmers that can check the local produce prices and be able to reasonably negotiate their prices with retailers.

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☆ FCC cracks down on cable TV ‘junk fees’
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The new junk fees rule requires cable and satellite TV companies to list “all-in” prices to consumers in their billing and marketing materials — including any miscellaneous fees, such as those related to sports programming or local broadcast channels. Between 24% and 33% of the typical consumer’s bill can be attributed to fees, consumer advocates told the FCC. In a separate move last year, the FCC proposed banning certain cable fees altogether, including early termination fees that the agency says hinder competition and prevent customers from easily switching providers. Mending the digital divideIn addition to cable, the FCC also addressed internet availability during its Thursday meeting. Defining high-speed internetThe report also reflects newly adopted revisions in how the country defines high-speed internet, which the FCC voted to approve on Thursday.

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CNN —John Cena literally bared it all at the Oscars on Sunday. The actor appeared on stage during the telecast to present the award for best costume design hilariously appearing to wear nothing at all. No really, Cena appeared on the stage at the year’s most prestigious event in Hollywood… almost entirely naked. “Dude, I don’t wrestle naked,” Cena said. “I wrestle in jorts!”“Jorts are worse than naked!” Kimmel said as the audience laughed.

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☆ U.S. law on domestic abuse should cover carmakers, FCC chair says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel last month wrote to nine large automakers and three telecom providers seeking more information about their policies involving internet-connected car technology and domestic abuse. The federal Safe Connections Act gives the FCC authority to help domestic abuse survivors securely access communications, the letter said. In an interview with Reuters this week, Rosenworcel said issues involving connected cars and domestic abuse "seemed extraordinarily similar" to the work the FCC had already done implementing the Safe Connections Act. Meanwhile, Toyota said if a domestic abuse survivor on the title requests that connected services be disabled for another person, the company may ask for verification from law enforcement that the customer was a victim. "Through these steps, Toyota works to respond promptly to requests from domestic abuse survivors while also focusing on appropriate authentication in order to screen out fraudulent or abusive requests that could further harm the abuse survivor," the company said in its response.

Persons: Jessica Rosenworcel, Rosenworcel, Tesla Organizations: Federal Communications Commission, US Chamber of Commerce's Global Aerospace Summit, Washington , D.C, FCC, Reuters, Toyota Locations: Washington ,

☆ Former Dean Phillips campaign consultant admits making fake Biden robocall: 'With a mere $500 investment, anyone could replicate my intentional call'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In January, thousands of New Hampshire voters received a robocall with AI-generated audio of Biden. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDays after being named by a fork-bending magician, a former consultant for Rep. Dean Phillips' presidential campaign has admitted sending AI-generated calls from Democratic President Joe Biden to New Hampshire voters. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Biden, —, Dean Phillips, Joe Biden, Steve Kramer Organizations: New Hampshire, FCC, Service, Democratic, New, NBC News, Business Locations: New Hampshire

☆ Scientists are designing a supercollider so powerful it could push the boundaries of modern physics
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Ellyn Lapointe | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

CERN's new supercollider will be 8 times more powerful than the LHC, the largest and most powerful in the world. Particle physics research will need a major upgrade to begin exploring that mysterious 95%, made up of dark matter and dark energy. CERN, the European Council for Nuclear Research, is designing a new supercollider called the Future Circular Collider (FCC) to push the boundaries of modern physics research and perhaps discover the true nature of our mostly invisible universe. Together, these two colliders could usher in a new frontier of physics research. Breaking new groundCERN plans to build the 56-mile-long FCC tunnel beneath France and Switzerland, encircling the city of Geneva.

Persons: —, Michael Benedikt, Christophe Grojean, Benedikt, Grojean Organizations: Service, CERN, European Council for Nuclear Research, Collider, FCC, hh, CERN CERN, Environmental Locations: Geneva, France, Switzerland

☆ Fmr. FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai says he's leaning toward 'mundane' explanation for AT&T outage
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFmr. FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai says he's leaning toward 'mundane' explanation for AT&T outageHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.

Persons: Ajit Pai, Brian Sullivan, “ Organizations: CNBC

CNN —Tens of thousands of Americans had trouble making phone calls, sending texts, reaching emergency services or even accessing the internet on Thursday because of a nearly 12-hour AT&T network outage. The alarm over an outage of a major cell network that at one point affected more than 70,000 customers is understandable. AT&T finally restored wireless service to all customers by around 3 pm ET, and the company said it was “sincerely” sorry to customers. But starting early Thursday morning, thousands of AT&T customers began reporting issues calling, texting and accessing the internet on their mobile devices. At one point, more than 74,000 AT&T customers reported outages on digital-service tracking site DownDetector.

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☆ FCC finalizes rules for 'all-in' cable and satellite pricing; commission to vote in March
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Chelsey Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Federal Communications Commission's final rules are largely similar to those the agency initially proposed last year. The commission plans to vote to adopt the new requirement during its upcoming March 14 open meeting. The commission voted in December to adopt a proposal to ban cable and satellite companies from charging early termination fees. The agency is also gearing up to enforce a new labeling format for broadband internet service providers, starting in April. "These fees really add up: according to one report, they increase customer bills by nearly 25% of the price of base service," said Biden.

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