President-elect Donald Trump has selected Brendan Carr to serve as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Carr is the senior Republican on the FCC, having served previously as the telecommunication agency’s general counsel. Trump first nominated Carr to the FCC in 2017. “Commissioner Carr is a warrior for Free Speech, and has fought against the…
Following FCC complaints about Kamala Harris‘ last-minute Saturday Night Live appearance, NBC has given Donald Trump 90 seconds of free ad time. On Sunday, the network reportedly aired a clip of Trump addressing voters during its coverage of the NASCAR playoff race, after Harris’ SNL cold open cameo was accused of violating the FCC’s Equal…
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The Federal Communications Commission announced new regulations mandating that all mobile phones be compatible with hearing aids, enhancing access to mobile technology for Americans with hearing loss. The agency approved the new regulations on October 17th. According to the agency, all mobile phones have to meet volume control benchmarks. People with…
In a separate action, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules requiring that all mobile phones available on the market be compatible with hearing aid technologies (i.e., hearing aid compatible, or HAC). According to an FCC press release issued in mid-October announcing the rule change, the new rules are the result of…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced significant changes to mobile phone compatibility requirements in the United States. In a landmark decision, the FCC mandates all mobile phones to be compatible with hearing aids. This new regulation aims to enhance accessibility for approximately 48 million Americans with hearing loss, allowing them broader options in choosing…
I’m a loud proponent for accessibility in tech, though, sadly, I don’t get to celebrate it often. This week, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission delivered a rare win by mandating that all mobile phones be hearing aid compatible. The new mandate, announced Thursday, also discouraged phone manufacturers from incorporating proprietary Bluetooth standards on their products…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted a new rule. This rule mandates all smartphones in the US to be compatible with hearing aid devices. This decision aims to ensure that the 48 million Americans with hearing loss have access to the same mobile phone models as everyone else. By removing compatibility barriers, individuals with…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Thursday issued rules requiring that all mobile phones — including smartphones — sold in the U.S. be compatible with hearing aids. The news comes two years after the FDA made hearing aids available to all Americans without a prescription. Source link Disclaimer We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards…
OCALA, Fla. — SpaceX has received emergency temporary approval to provide space-based connectivity to T-Mobile customers in Florida who may lose cellular service due to Hurricane Milton. A source familiar with the situation said the Federal Communications Commission granted SpaceX a 15-day special temporary authority (STA) for the storm’s projected path across central Florida. SpaceX…
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Sunday allowed Elon Musk’s SpaceX and T Mobile to enable Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability to provide coverage for cellphones in areas of North Carolina hard-hit by Hurricane Helene. The FCC often grants such emergency temporary approvals during disasters to help restore wireless…