After one of the biggest telecom hacks in US history, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) moved to enforce strict standards on carriers’ cybersecurity measures. On Thursday, the agency is set to vote to roll back those requirements, arguing they were an unnecessary overstep of its authority.

The Federal Communications Commission voted to roll back Biden-era cybersecurity regulations designed to address the massive network intrusion known as Salt Typhoon that affected major telecommunications carriers last year.

WASHINGTON —The Federal Communications Commission by a 3-0 vote adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to advance Congress’s mandate to clear a minimum of 100MHz of Upper C-band spectrum no later than July 2027 for auction and eventual use for 5G and 6G wireless service.

The vote has drawn significant concern from congressional Democrats, who say it will weaken the security posture of telecom systems. The initial measure was enacted in response to Chinese hacks of U.S.

The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-0 on Thursday to advance plans to auction key wireless spectrum crucial for advanced technology uses and aims to head off another confrontation between airlines and telecom companies.

The FCC is ready to reactivate the online databases broadcasters need to make the critical filings that were missed during the 43-day government shutdown.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has long advocated for changes to rules that limit the number of stations a local television company can own, but opponents say that’s something only Congress can address.

Nexstar Media Group, seeking to clear its $6.2 billion deal for Tegna, officially filed applications Tuesday with the FCC that include a request for a waiver of the agency's 39% ownership cap for local TV broadcasters.