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All U.S. Smartphones Must Be Compatible With Hearing Aids, FCC Says

Apple announced a hearing aids functionality for the AirPods Pro 2 in June 2024, the most recent big move for accessibility in the industry. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration quickly approved the feature, paving the way for an over-the-counter hearing aids option.

PCMag on MSN · 6h

FCC: 100% of Mobile Phones Must Be Hearing Aid Compatible

Now that hearing aids are available over-the-counter, the FCC takes accessibility a step further with requirements for Bluetooth and volume control.

CNET on MSN · 13h

FCC Requires That All Mobile Phones Must Be Compatible With Hearing Aids

The new rules will go into effect after a transition period, and also require that phones meet volume-control benchmarks.

FCC Proposes Fine Against ESPN

UPI · 22h

FCC proposes $146,976 fine for ESPN's improper use of emergency alert tones

ESPN improperly used Emergency Alert System tones to draw attention to pending NBA broadcasts in 2023 and should be fined $146,976, the Federal Communications Commission announced Thursday.

TV Technology · 1d

FCC Proposes $146,976 Fine Against ESPN for EAS Violations

The FCC has proposed a fine of $146,976 against ESPN, the statutory maximum the agency can impose for violating emergency alert system rules. The FCC said ESPN violated the rules when it aired a promo for the start of the 2023-24 NBA season on the ESPN network and companion network ESPN 2 that included EAS tones.

Variety · 1d

ESPN Faces FCC Fine for ‘Willful’ Violations of Emergency Alert System Rules, Agency Says

ESPN "apparently willfully and repeatedly" violated FCC rules concerning the Emergency Alert System in an NBA promo spot last year.

988, FCC and Crisis Lifeline

ABC on MSN · 1d

FCC approves georouting for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, clearing the way for more localized care

The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to approve new rules requiring wireless calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to be routed based on location.

Business Insider · 14h

CX360, Inc. Supports FCC Ruling to Require Georouting for Wireless Calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

CX360, Inc. (“Mosaicx”), a conversational AI pioneer, applauds today’s decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt a new regulation requiring georouting for wireless calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Engadget on MSN · 1d

FCC now requires georouting for wireless calls to 988, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline

The Federal Communications Commission has passed rules that will require all wireless calls to the 988 Lifeline to be georouted. Geographic routing ensures that attempts to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline for intervention services will be sent to the location where the call is placed rather than to the location of the caller's area code and exchange.

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FCC says all smartphones must be hearing aid compatible

The gist is the FCC is establishing a Bluetooth pairing requirement, thereby discouraging smartphone makers from using ...

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FCC Announces New EEO Audit Round With Hurricane Caveat

On October 18, the FCC Enforcement Bureau issued its second EEO audit letters for 2024 to randomly selected radio stations.

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FCC requires WNEM-TV5 to broadcast paid political ad

The Federal Communications Commission requires WNEM-TV5 to broadcast a paid political ad from anti-abortion rights activist ...

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FCC legally requires KIII, ABC to air graphic ad purchased by presidential candidate

Despite the upsetting footage, KIII and ABC and legally obligated to air the ad because the Federal Communications Commission ...

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The FCC is looking into the impact of broadband data caps and why they still exist

For most people in the United States, rationing their internet usage would be unthinkable and impractical,” FCC Chairwoman ...

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FCC Announces Effective Date for New Revocation of Consent Order

Earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a new report and order (“Order”) concerning revocation of consumer ...

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WATCH: FCC commissioner explains if CBS could be in hot water over controversial ’60 Minutes’ edit

FCC commissioner Nathan Simington explained if CBS could be in hot water over the now-infamous "60 Minutes" interview with ...

TV Technology1d

NAB Tells FCC Its Plan for Political AI Disclosure Can’t Stand

The NAB said many commenters supporting the proposal don’t agree with the FCC’s definition of AI-generated content that would ...

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