Sentences with phrase «federal communications»

Mobile device thefts account for about one third of all robberies in the U.S., according to the Federal Communications Commission.

Remote controlled The device can be preprogrammed or controlled wirelessly via the Medical Implant Communication Services (MICS) band, set aside for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by the Federal Communications Commission.

It's this question that the Federal Communications Commission is trying to answer as it looks at some of the biggest in front of it today.

The 700 - megahertz band (actually covering 698 to 806 megahertz), freed up from the switch to digital TV, has space designated by the Federal Communications Commission for data.

The U.S. Department of Justice regulated IBM, and the Federal Communications Commission regulated AT&T.

In 2010, the Federal Communications Commission adopted a set of sensible rules to preserve the open Internet by limiting the ability of broadband providers to act as Internet gatekeepers and decide what content their subscribers can access.

Science Agenda: Keep the Internet fair (p 12) The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) December 2010 ruling prohibiting unreasonable filtering of the Internet could be viewed as supporting the principles of net neutrality.

That agency, later re-formed as the Federal Communications Commission (today's FCC), assigned specific frequency bands to different users.

In it, Ajit Pai, one of two Republicans on the five - member Federal Communications Commission (FCC), characterizes the project as an attempt «to squint for and squelch» what Americans are saying about the political process.

ALBANY — The Federal Communications Commission inspector general's office on Monday changed course by agreeing to assist state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in a probe into fake comments submitted during a public comment period on a net neutrality measure.

Washington, DC — Congressman José E. Serrano, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, lauded the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) historic vote adopting rules protecting network neutrality on the Internet.

The senator previously announced up to $ 170 million in federal funding would be made available through the Federal Communications Commission.

Based on the filings with the Federal Communications Commission, Lupardo has purchased air time on the local CBS, ABC, FOX and NBC affiliates in Binghamton.

Pai Nomination — Confirmation — Vote Confirmed (52 - 41, 7 Not Voting) The Senate confirmed the nomination of Ajit V. Pai to be a member of the Federal Communications Commission.

The report noted Phase 3 projects that address «eligible locations» will also have access to matching funds in federal Connect America Fund support through the state's partnership with the Federal Communications Commission.

U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer on Wednesday called on the Federal Communications Commission to scrap plans to auction off $ 170 million in federal aid for high - speed internet access that was previously designated for New York state.

Both the New York State Public Service Commission and the Federal Communications Commission assure consumers that the meters currently being used by Central Hudson are safe.

The Senate on Wednesday approved a resolution intended to reverse the Federal Communications Commission's move to deregulate the internet.

A report on the dangers of smart meters prepared for the Vermont Department of Public Service says the radio frequency fields associated with the devices emit only a small fraction of the limits set by the Federal Communications Commission.

The study doesn't cover every cable viewer in America: While the Federal Communications Commission requires networks to file reports on political ad buys, it doesn't require cable companies to do the same.

Charles McGee, executive director of the New Hampshire Republican Party, Republican National Committee regional political director James Tobin and GOP consultant Allen Raymond «have been found guilty of criminally violating federal communications law» for their part in a 2002 Election Day phone jamming scheme in New Hampshire, according to the Washington Post.

Today, Public Advocate Letitia James called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to protect Lifeline, a program that provides subsidized phone and internet services to millions of low - income Americans, including over 1 million New Yorkers.

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, D - N.Y., wants the Federal Communications Commission to upgrade the Wireless Emergency Alert system after the Chelsea bombing.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission is planning to make sweeping changes to media - ownership rules next month, eliminating or scaling back longstanding limits on local ownership of TV stations and newspapers, its chairman said Wednesday.

A Democrat running for a Hudson Valley Senate seat has called on the Federal Communications Commission to launch an investigation into an anonymous robocall she says is aimed at discrediting her candidacy.

Western New York Republican Rep. Chris Collins and Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O'Rielly are putting pressure on New York to reform the way it utilizes revenue from 9 -1-1 fees.

With the Federal Communications Commission set to vote next week on its proposed repeal of net neutrality rules, a New York congressman has introduced a bill to block such a rollback.

It's similar to one enacted through executive order Monday by Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana and comes as states consider how to respond after the Federal Communications Commission last month repealed its own net neutrality policy.

U.S. senators including Edward Markey of Massachusetts, Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders of Vermont have signed onto a bill that would reverse Thursday's Federal Communications Commission vote and restore net neutrality regulations.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and an FCC commissioner are calling on the Federal Communications Commission to suspend its vote on net neutrality while one million allegedly fake comments on the proposed repeal are investigated.

Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerCharles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerHow the embassy move widens the partisan divide over Israel Hillicon Valley: Trump stuns lawmakers with push to help Chinese company Facebook suspends 200 apps over data practices Dems want answers on Cohen payments Senate net neutrality vote coming Wednesday Harry Reid undergoes surgery for pancreatic cancer MORE (D - N.Y.) said Friday that he intends to force a vote on a bill that would preserve Obama - era net neutrality rules, which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decided to repeal this week.

The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to end rules making the internet open to all - what is called net neutrality - and by the end of the day, New York State Attorney General Erie Schneiderman said, «See you in court.»

The proposed $ 500 million in statewide investment joins at least $ 170 million earmarked by the Federal Communications Commission.

WASHINGTON - Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer announced Wednesday he would oppose a Federal Communications Commission proposal that he said would slow down internet speed in rural areas, making it more difficult to use emails, download information and handle a host of other online functions.

We would have been obligated to reapply to the Federal Communications Commission for our license and we might well have lost our grandfather status on the tower which permits us to reach so many of our listeners.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken steps to secure its website after users discovered they could upload malware to it.

Separate documents will land at the Federal Communications Commission in early April.

Joining that program are a raft of federal efforts, including $ 170 million in federal funding allocated through the Federal Communications Commission's Connect America Fund.

The number of Americans whose identities were fraudulently used in comments over net neutrality filed with the Federal Communications Commission doubled to 2 million, state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he intends to force a vote on a bill that would preserve Obama - era net neutrality rules, which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decided to repeal this week.

State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a letter with the Federal Communications Commission regarding its proposed rulemaking to establish privacy rules for Broadband Internet Access Service providers, offering several recommendations designed to maximize consumer choice, transparency, and security.

Anyone who has ever received what looks like a local call on their cell phone but then gets a robocall sales pitch for discount diabetic supplies or a free Bahamas cruise may appreciate what the Federal Communications Commission is doing by cracking down on «spoof calls.»

BOSTON (AP)- Senate Democrats are making a final push to gather support needed for U.S. Sen. Edward Markey's effort to undo the Federal Communications Commission's repeal of Obama - era internet net neutrality rules.

By deciding to sue the Federal Communications Commission to protect «net neutrality» rules established under Obama in 2015, his office took its 100th action against the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress.

Rep. Steve Israel is calling on the Federal Communications Commission to make password - protected voicemail a standard feature for all carriers.

Closed captioning will be available — something required by the Federal Communications Commission.

The governors of California, New York and Pennsylvania are strongly behind Comcast's proposed merger with NBC Universal, according to a letter sent today to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Astorino, a former broadcasting executive, said Federal Communications Commission requirements oblige television stations to fact - check political advertising — and he said the Cuomo commercials wouldn't stand up to the scrutiny the «cease - and - desist letters» will require.

Civil rights advocates are sounding the alarm after Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced plans on November 21st...

The Federal Communications Commission wanted to take this unused money from New York and bid it out nationally.