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US politics
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Trump FCC threatens to enforce equal-time rule on late-night talk shows

FCC public notice suggests possible narrowing of the bona fide news exemption for entertainment talk shows, while the lone Democratic commissioner says no rules have changed.
Television
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago

A Tribute to Former FCC Chair and Media Champion Newton Minow | Features | Roger Ebert

Newton Minow transformed television and public broadcasting by creating PBS, advancing UHF access and satellite communications, promoting closed captioning, and supporting educational programming.
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Letting prisons jam contraband phones is a bad idea, phone companies tell FCC

Jamming will block all communications, including lawful 911 calls, and cannot selectively target contraband devices; FCC proposal faces opposition from wireless carriers.
Education
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Mission Telecom Offers E-Rate Pricing to Help Students and Library Patrons

Mission Telecom matches E-Rate-subsidized costs to provide affordable mobile hotspot and school bus Wi-Fi connectivity for schools and libraries through June 30, 2026.
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