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policy1 day ago•7 min saved

FCC to Speed Up Starlink by Rethinking Satellite Power Rules

The FCC proposes revising decades-old Equivalent Power Flux Density rules to let geostationary and non-geostationary satellite systems coordinate more flexibly, enabling higher power use for NGSO like Starlink. If approved, this could boost speeds and capacity (potentially 100–700% with the same satellites) and lower costs, while imposing technical backstops to curb interference. A vote on April 30 will decide; SpaceX backs the change amid rivals’ concerns about interference and market impact.

via PCMag|

#epfd #fcc #note-extra-tag-not-included-in-final-list

technology13 days ago•8 min saved

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Routers, Forcing a Waiting Game on Security Updates

The FCC has barred the sale of new foreign-made routers in the US, effectively freezing most of the market and risking that devices won’t receive security updates after March 1, 2027. Experts advise delaying new router purchases until the scope of exemptions is clarified; for immediate needs, consider an older budget model and prioritize securing current devices while updates remain possible.

via CNET|

#ban #cybersecurity #fcc

technology14 days ago•9 min saved

FCC Bans New Foreign-Made Routers to Push U.S. Manufacturing

The FCC announced a rule prohibiting new consumer Wi‑Fi routers made outside the US, while existing models may continue to be used or sold and will receive software updates under a waiver; it offers a Conditional Approval exemption process for manufacturers to show how they will shift production to the US, including disclosures about foreign ownership and timelines. The move aims to strengthen cybersecurity and trusted supply chains and could affect vendors like TP-Link, Netgear, and Asus, though exemptions may limit immediate impact.

via PCMag|

#exemption #fcc #foreign-made

technology15 days ago•4 min saved

SpaceX’s 1 Million Satellite Data Centers: Ambition Meets Real-World Limits

SpaceX’s plan to orbit up to 1 million data-center satellites is under FCC review. Gwynne Shotwell says the target is aspirational and may not be reached, but the company is starting with a high ceiling. Satellites could orbit Earth, the Moon, or even the Sun to manage congestion, while critics cite light pollution, atmospheric impact, and space-safety concerns. Rival firms are proposing their own large constellations, and SpaceX has signaled a cautious, phased approach with testing before scaling.

via PCMag|

#fcc #orbital-data-centers #satellites

tech16 days ago•66 min saved

What the US router ban actually does (and doesn’t)

The FCC’s ban targets future foreign-made consumer routers (not existing gear) and allows current routers to stay, with no recalls or required patches. The government can still buy foreign products, and many U.S. brands outsource manufacturing overseas. The policy appears to be a push for U.S. manufacturing rather than a proven security fix, with pathways for exemptions and conditional approvals and a waiver letting updates continue only through 2027.

via The Verge|

#domestic-manufacturing #fcc #foreign-made-routers

technology17 days ago•11 min saved

FCC Bans New Overseas-Made Home Routers, Pushes for Onshore Production

The FCC has barred the sale of new consumer Wi‑Fi routers manufactured outside the United States, requiring Conditional Approval for foreign-made models and signaling a shift toward onshore production. Existing routers and those already on sale aren’t affected, but imports of new overseas-made routers will need FCC clearance, which could lead to higher prices as manufacturers adapt and seek exemptions.

via WIRED|

#cybersecurity #fcc #home-routers

technology17 days ago•8 min saved

FCC bans new foreign-made routers, pushing domestic manufacturing

The FCC announced a sweeping ban on approving consumer routers made entirely outside the United States, effective for all new models unless a Department of Defense or Homeland Security review deems them safe; existing routers can stay and receive updates until March 1, 2027, with a conditional-approval pathway for certain foreign-made devices, signaling a push toward U.S.-based manufacturing and tighter supply-chain security.

via Ars Technica|

#conditional-approvals #domestic-manufacturing #fcc

technology18 days ago•30 min saved

FCC halts approval of new foreign-made routers, pushing domestic manufacturing

The FCC announced a rule banning approval of new consumer-grade routers manufactured outside the United States, effectively blocking imports of foreign-made models unless they obtain Conditional Approval that often requires commitments to establish or expand U.S. manufacturing. Existing foreign routers can still be used and sold, but future options could be limited as major brands may shift production domestically. The move, framed as national security-oriented, is expected to face legal challenges and its practical security benefits are debated.

via Liliputing|

#conditionalapproval #fcc #importban

politics-and-government18 days ago•16 min saved

US tightens router security, blocks new overseas-made models

The FCC designated consumer routers manufactured outside the US as a security risk, placing all new foreign-made router models on a Covered List. Existing US-based brands with overseas manufacturing are affected, but already-sold routers can still be used and updated through at least March 1, 2027. Conditional approvals may be granted if companies commit to moving some manufacturing to the US. Legal challenges are likely, and shoppers shouldn’t expect new router models on shelves until the policy is clarified.

via Engadget|

#conditional-approval #covered-list #fcc

technology18 days ago•7 min saved

FCC Bans New Foreign-Designed Wi‑Fi Routers From US Market

The FCC updated its equipment-authorization rules to prohibit the sale of any new consumer Wi‑Fi routers manufactured outside the United States, citing national-security concerns and supply-chain vulnerabilities; existing routers remain usable, and vendors can seek exemptions from DHS or the Pentagon with a plan to move manufacturing to the U.S.

via PCMag|

#fcc #made-in-usa #national-security

business19 days ago•1 min saved

Eight States Seek Temporary Block on Nexstar-Tegna $3.5B Merger

Eight states asked a federal judge for a temporary restraining order to halt Nexstar Media Group's $3.5 billion merger with Tegna, arguing the FCC and DOJ approval, followed by a quick closing, would consolidate control, reduce local news, cut jobs, raise cable bills, and allow the merged group to elevate pay-TV fees and erase separate local news operations in some markets. If not blocked, the deal would expand Nexstar’s reach to about 80% of US TV households, aided by an FCC waiver; Judge Troy Nunley will review the request. The merger has drawn bipartisan scrutiny and concerns about concentration of media power, with Nexstar and Tegna as major local-television players (Nexstar >200 stations; Tegna 64 stations in 51 markets).

via The Guardian|

#business #doj #fcc

space20 days ago•75 min saved

Astronomers Fight Back as Sky-Dimming Satellite Plans Advance

Astronomers are protesting two proposed orbital schemes — SpaceX’s plan to launch one million orbiting AI data centers and Reflect Orbital’s plan for 50,000 sun-reflecting mirrors — arguing they would massively brighten and clutter the night sky, degrade telescope data, and upend long-standing astronomy. Leading organizations like the Royal Astronomical Society and the European Southern Observatory have filed FCC objections, warning the sky could become several times brighter than the full moon, pixels could be lost in images, and exposure times would have to be tripled, effectively transforming the nighttime sky and hindering scientific progress.

via Space|

#astronomy #fcc #reflect-orbital

technology20 days ago•3 min saved

Blue Origin pitches 51,600-satellite orbital data-center network

Blue Origin has filed with the FCC seeking authority to launch up to 51,600 low-Earth-orbit satellites for orbital data centers under Project Sunrise, supplementing its 5,408-satellite TeraWave plan and using laser links to serve terrestrial data centers and government customers; the move intensifies the space data-center race, drawing objections from SpaceX while other players like Starcloud eye the market and Amazon’s Leo/AWS could intersect in the future.

via GeekWire|

#blue-origin #fcc #orbital-data-centers

business21 days ago•3 min saved

Eight states seek to block Nexstar-Tegna merger after federal sign-off

California and seven other states filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order to block the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna deal, arguing it violates federal antitrust laws and could raise consumer prices, just hours after the FCC and DOJ approved the merger.

via NBC News|

#antitrust #business #fcc

business21 days ago•3 min saved

Nexstar closes Tegna deal with regulatory green light, uniting 260+ stations

Nexstar Media Group has completed its $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, merging more than 260 local broadcast TV stations after the FCC and DOJ approved the deal and waived the 39% ownership cap, despite antitrust lawsuits from eight state attorneys general and DirecTV.

via CNBC|

#antitrust #business #fcc