Federal Communications Commission Archives

New York Health Care Providers Included In Final Group Of FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program Awards

The Federal Communications Commission today approved an additional 100 applications for funding commitments totaling $47.89 million for its COVID-19 Telehealth Program from Harlem to Hollis.Continue reading

FCC Approves 36 New Connected Care Pilot Projects From Harlem To Hollywood

Today the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a Report and Order offering further guidance on the administration of its $100 million Connected Care Pilot Program.Continue reading

Attorney General James Issues Report Of Secret Campaign To Influence Net Neutrality

New York Attorney General Letitia James today released a report detailing the results of her office’s wide-ranging investigation into fake.Continue reading

FCC’s Broadband Subsidies Program Set To Start From Harlem To Hollywood

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that enrollment in its emergency broadband benefit program will begin May 12, 2021. Continue reading

The COVID Crisis: FCC Votes To Open 6 GHz Wi-Fi Spectrum For Consumer Use

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously on Thursday to provide consumers with unlicensed use of 6GHz Wi-Fi spectrum.Continue reading

The Merger Between Sprint And T-Mobile Is Finally Approved To Create Sprint-Mobile Is Here

With a number of T-Mobile and Sprint stores in Harlem were interested to hear the okay from the federal judge has given them a long-awaited blessing that will allow the merger of the two telecoms.Continue reading

FCC May Shut New York Out Of Broadband Funding Under Proposed Program

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may shut New York state out of a planned $20.4 billion broadband-funding program, and the Empire State’s U.S. senators aren’t happy about it.Continue reading

FCC Creates East Harlem Innovation Zone For Wireless Tech & 5G Network Experimentation

The Federal Communications Commission today announced the creation of its first two Innovation Zones, in West Harlem, NY, and Salt Lake City. Continue reading

New York City Is The First City In The Nation To Cover The Cost Of Jail Phone Calls

New York City is now the first city in the nation to allow inmates to make free phone calls from its jails, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. Continue reading

Presidents Move On Local Media And Cable Access Is Bad For Small Business And Consumers

On Wednesday, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer (pictured) and City Council Member Francisco Moya condemned the Federal Communications Commission's proposal to limit local governments' ability to use cable franchise agreements.Continue reading

Mayors From Across The Country Join Mayor de Blasio In Supporting Net-Neutrality Protections

Today, Mayor de Blasio, joined by 11 mayors and city leaders from across the country, signed on to the Cities Open Internet Pledge in coordinated resistance to the federal government’s repeal of net-neutrality protections.Continue reading

Mayors Office Issues RFI To Promote Open And Transparent Internet From Harlem To Hollis

The Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer today released a "Truth in Broadband” Request for Information (RFI) to establish transparency and accountability in how carriers provide internet service to consumers.Continue reading

Harlem’s Adriano Espaillat Statement On FCC Decision To Repeal Net Neutrality Rules

Today, Harlem Congressman Adriano Espailla released the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to repeal net neutrality protections.Continue reading

Mandatory Nationwide Test Of The Emergency Alert System To Be Conducted Today

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) today, September 27, at 2:20 PM.Continue reading