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FCC regulator: Don't dish out discounts to Dish

Feb 2, 2015
Dish is seeking to tap discounts the FCC sets aside for small businesses.

Net neutrality: Whole lot of drama in those two words

Jan 27, 2015
Here's what the term means and why Americans are lobbying the FCC to keep the policy in place.
Protesters rally in support of "net neutrality" outside Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C.
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Is net neutrality the real issue?

Jan 21, 2015
As Congress anticipates an FCC decision, technology is reframing the debate.

Obama calls for net neutrality

Nov 10, 2014
The decision is up to the FCC, but the president makes his position clear

The FCC takes on illegal jamming

Oct 6, 2014
A Marriott hotel in Nashville, TN, is in trouble for jamming guests' Wi-Fi.

NFL and the FCC square off over TV blackouts

Aug 28, 2014
The FCC wants to end the rule that says games can't be on TV unless they sell out.

For public good, not for profit.

At times, Netflix movies make up a third of traffic

May 15, 2014
As FCC debates net neutrality, remember: Netflix already pays for its bandwidth.

Is an internet 'fast lane' inevitable?

May 15, 2014
Some argue that the internet "fast lane" is coming, FCC regulation or not.

Should the internet be treated like a public utility?

May 12, 2014
The FCC is considering new regulations for internet providers.