FCC: There Is ‘Overwelming Support’ for Short, 911-Like Suicide Prevention HotlineWith suicides on the rise, the U.S. government wants to make the national crisis hotline easier to reach. Once implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help. Currently, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline uses a 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255). Callers are routed to one of 163 crisis centers, where counselors answered 2.2 million […]
FCC Wants to Ease Broadcast Requirements for Children's ProgramsSeveral public interest groups oppose the changes, citing the 16 million households that rely exclusively on over-the-air broadcasting.
Here's How the FCC's New Plan to Combat Robocalls Will WorkAmericans are on pace to get nearly 60 billion calls this year, or 5 billion each month, Tyrell says, dwarfing any other country.
FCC Takes Major Step Toward Limiting Robocalls and ScammersThe standardized system would combat call "spoofing," where the caller falsifies the ID as part of a scam for personal information.
5 Reasons Why the Sprint-T-Mobile Merger Looks Headed for ApprovalSprint's stock price shot up 25%.
FCC Chair Plans to deny China Mobile's Entry to U.S.Pai says China Mobile’s application to provide services in America raises "substantial and serious national security and law enforcement risks."
Inside the Hidden Agenda at Trump's 5G Wireless EventA well-funded lobbying effort drove the day—but not how you might think.
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