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FCC Votes to Launch Pilot Program to Include Broadband Internet Service in LifelineThe FCC has voted to start a pilot program to test the feasability of including broadband internet access to the Lifeline program which provides free telephone service to those who cannot afford it.
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Would Lifting FCC Regulations Mean a F Bomb Could Land in Primetime?Could releasing the regulations on decency in television open us up to inappropriate content? Broadcasters say no, as they urge the Supreme Court to ease the restrictions.
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House Scrutinizes FCC Backlogs; What is the Agency Doing?The FCC may be slow to respond to complaints, but it has had it's share of recent consumer accomplishments.
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How to Get an FCC Marine Radio Operator PermitThe Federal Communications Commission requires a marine radio operator permit for certain vessel, coast, and aviation radiotelephone stations. All applicants must pass an exam to obtain this lifetime FCC permit.
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How to Get an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator PermitThe FCC issues restricted operator permits for limited types of radiotelephones. This is fairly easy to get, as there is no exam requirement. However, only certain individuals qualify for a restricted radiotelephone operator permit.
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How to Use FCC Form 601 to Get Licensed for Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Radio ServiceThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau issues licenses for broadband and similar radio services. Applicants use FCC Form 601 to apply for this type of radio license.
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How to Get and Submit FCC Form 605FCC Form 605 is one of the common forms used by the Federal Communications Commission for issuing licenses. It can be filed online or through paper forms. The main Form 605 and its related Schedules are available at the FCC website.
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How to Obtain and File an FCC Form 740FCC Form 740 is required by the Federal Communications Commission when importing certain radio, TV, or electronic devices. This also applies to people buying computers overseas and bringing them into the United States.
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How to File a Federal FCC Do Not Call List ComplaintThe Do-Not-Call list forbids most telemarketers from calling numbers on the list. If you do receive such a call after joining the list, you may file a complaint at the national level with the Federal Communications Commission.
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How to File FCC ComplaintsThe Federal Communications Commission receives complaints on a variety of issues. Popular complaints include illegal faxes, violations of the Do-No-Call list, and other consumer issues. Filers can send in FCC complaints online or by mail.
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How to Perform an Online FCC License SearchThe FCC issues licenses to radio and TV stations, aircraft, operators of radiotelephones, and other types of communication licenses. Those interested in checking up on a license existence or status can do an online license search at the FCC website.
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How to Obtain FCC Forms and ApplicationsThe Federal Communications Commission regulates the public airwaves in the United States. Among other things, it has forms to issue station and operator licenses and take complaints from the public over decency and advertising rule violations.
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FCC Commissioner to Lobby for ComcastFCC Commissioner, Meredith Attwell Baker, to leave post and lobby for Comcast.
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House Denies FCC's Net Neutrality Regulation: So What's All the Fuss For?The battle over keeping the Internet free, or net neutrality, has been 4 years in the making. Recently, the House of Representatives rejected yet another attempt, this time, by the FCC to maintain the Internet as we know it. Learn more... -
Radio Frequency Spectrum: The Scarce Commodity You Can't Easily Invest InBy most measures, the radio frequency spectrum can be defined as a precious commodity. While it's valuations are headed skyward, the bandwidth trade is off limits to all but a select few.
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McCaw Resignation Should Raise Concerns for CongressClearwire does not own the bulk of their wireless spectrum. They lease it from our community school systems, colleges and other community anchor institutions. Clearwire Founder, Craig McCaw has resigned for no apparent reason -- Why?
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Does the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Have the Right to Make and Enforce Rules Regarding the Internet?Its recent vote on the Net Neutrality Order once again raises this puzzling question. Many are unsure of the best answer. -
Net Neutrality and Internet Service ProvidersLooking at the history of cable television, it may be a good example of what's ahead for the Internet.
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$1.21 Million Fine for 'NYPD Blue' Nude Scene NullifiedThe U.S. Second Circuit of Court Appeals has snuffed out the $1.21 million fine placed on ABC for a naked backside shot during an "NYPD Blue" episode.
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FCC Fine Against ABC Dropped for 'NYPD Blue' NudityCharlotte Ross' naked butt became part of an indecency fine levied against ABC in 2003. The fine was laid to rest thanks to a federal appeals court. -
FCC and the 'Wardrobe Malfunction'This article discusses the actions done by the FCC following the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime controversy.
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Ethics in the MediaThis paper discusses ethical issues for business in regards to the media.This paper will also review the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and other legislation by the FCC. Also discussed is Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC
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FCC Allows Prisoner's Use of Cell Phones to Conduct Illicit BusinessThe U.S. Congress should consider the illicit cell phone use by prisoners and change the rules regarding the use of cellphones, within the confines of state prisons and jails by rewriting the existing jamming bans instituted into FCC statues. -
FCC Finalizes Net Neutrality Act & Open Internet RulesThe FCC finally passed and released the new Net neutrality Act and it is not nearly as bad as most critics of the original proposals claimed it would be. -
FCC's New Net Neutrality Rules: What Was Wrong with the Old Ones?My Internet services were, and continue to be, just fine. -
Outcome of the FCC Net Neutrality Vote UnclearThe reactions to today's vote on Net Neutrality and tiered pricing for usage aren't optimistic. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski may soon be hearing about fake neutrality. -
FCC Chairman Michael Copps Wants to Regulate American MediaWhat are we Americans to do? Even the most biased American citizen can understand that a free and unhindered press must be protected, in order to limit the power of any politician, group, or government, yet FCC... -
We Reap What the Court SowsNews Flash: The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in NY ruled in favor of profanity earlier this year. Did you miss this one like I did? Just turn on the TV and you can hear the "f-word" at any time, day or night! -
FCC: Please Regulate Our Television ProgramsHelp reduce the use of unnecessary violence on explicit behavior on television.
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Supreme Court Strikes Down FCC Indecency PolicyFCC gets slapped for violating the First Amendment
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The Battle Over Expeletives Between the FCC and FOX Gets BiggerFor the past few years, the FCC has been losing ground with FOX and NBC Universal over the "accidental" use of expletives on television. The 2nd District Court has decided that the adverse effect on the First Amendment is not worth the federal fine.
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FCC Anti-Profanity Policy OverturnedThe U.S. 2nd Circuit ruled that the 2004 FCC policy punishing broadcasters for any use of words relating to sex or excrement was unconstitutionally vague and chilled free expression. -
Appeals Court Closes the Door on FCC RulingThe U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals lifts the "unscripted expletive" ruling that crippled television and radio broadcasts. -
NY Appeals Court Rules FCC Violates First AmendmentThe New York 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that an FCC policy limiting media content violates the First Amendment.
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Major NetworksThe US supreme court ruled in favor of the major TV networks who jointly sued the FCC over regulations placed on profanity.
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FCC and Obscenity Ruling: Seven Dirty Words a Thing of the PastThe FCC's policy on indecency has been struck down by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals on the basis that it creates a "chilling effect" on the exercise of free speech.
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FCC Considers Regulating High-Speed InternetThe Federal Communications Commission wants to bring about "network neutrality" by regulating high-speed internet.
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The Day the Internet Died: My Thoughts on the FCC's Proposed Regulation of High-Speed InternetFreedom is what our Constitution promised us, and freedom is why we should keep the FCC out of online oversight.
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FCC Aims for 100Mbps Internet Speed by 2020 with New Broadband PlanThe FCC wants to speed broadband internet services to 100Mbps by 2020 with its new National Broadband Plan. The 100Mbps speed National Broadband Plan is being championed by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, but is 100Mbps internet speed possible in the US? -
FCC Watches as DTV Develops Its FeaturesThe widespread presence of DTVs has not come free of FCC regulation. THE FCC enforces rules for manufacture and sale of the sets to ensure all Americans have the same experience. Fully functioning V-chips is one of the goals.
