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Former Senator Jay Rockefeller, E-Rate Champion, Dies at 89

Former Senator Jay Rockefeller, E-Rate Champion, Dies at 89

Former U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller, a Democrat from West Virginia and a key advocate for the E-rate program, has passed away at the age of 89. Rockefeller, who moved to West Virginia in 1964, served as the state's secretary of state, governor, and ultimately as a U.S. Senator from 1985 to 2015. His legacy is significantly marked by his commitment to his adopted home state and his work in telecommunications. He was instrumental in the creation of the federal E-rate program through the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This program provides discounts to schools and libraries, helping them afford internet access, internal networking, and basic telecommunications services. For rural states like West Virginia, where geographical challenges and costs can hinder connectivity, E-rate has been a vital tool for bringing educational institutions and communities online.
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Financial Institutions and Associations Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Mitigation Database Against Impersonation Scams

Financial Institutions and Associations Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Mitigation Database Against Impersonation Scams

Financial Institutions and Associations Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Mitigation Database Against Impersonation Scams
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Federal Communications Commission Modifies Robocall Revocation Request Rules for Consumers

Federal Communications Commission Modifies Robocall Revocation Request Rules for Consumers

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Report and Order and a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that modifies the rules regarding consumer revocation requests for informational robocalls. This change allows callers to limit a party's revocation request to the specific category of informational robocalls it targets. Previously, a revocation request might have applied broadly, potentially stopping all informational calls from a particular entity. The new rule aims to provide more granular control to consumers, enabling them to opt out of certain types of informational calls while still receiving others they deem relevant. This modification is part of the FCC's ongoing efforts to address unwanted robocalls and enhance consumer protection in the telecommunications sector.
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Longtime Communications Law Firm Fletcher Heald Hildreth Closes After Nearly a Century

Longtime Communications Law Firm Fletcher Heald Hildreth Closes After Nearly a Century

Longtime Communications Law Firm Fletcher Heald Hildreth Closes After Nearly a Century
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Zoho Inventory Introduces Enhanced Loyalty Program Features for Businesses

Zoho Inventory Introduces Enhanced Loyalty Program Features for Businesses

Zoho Inventory Introduces Enhanced Loyalty Program Features for Businesses
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New York Officials Warn Holiday Shoppers of AI-Enhanced Scams

New York Officials Warn Holiday Shoppers of AI-Enhanced Scams

New York State officials are cautioning holiday shoppers about a significant increase in sophisticated scams, largely attributed to artificial intelligence (AI). According to Newsday, AI is making fraudulent schemes, such as fake retailers and bogus celebrity endorsements, much harder to distinguish from legitimate offerings. Katie Sherwin, director of New York's Division of Consumer Protection, advises consumers to "assume that everything is a scam from the start" and to be wary of outdated advice for spotting scams, as AI has rendered traditional indicators like misspellings and poorly designed websites less reliable. The risks include counterfeit merchandise, goods that fail to meet advertised standards, or even no delivery at all. Internet purchase scams are particularly prevalent in New York, especially during the holiday season. Long Island consumers alone reported $26.3 million in scam losses in 2025, an increase from $24.2 million in 2024.
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Noble Mobile Acquires SmartLess Mobile, Expands MVNO Market Presence

Noble Mobile Acquires SmartLess Mobile, Expands MVNO Market Presence

Noble Mobile Acquires SmartLess Mobile, Expands MVNO Market Presence
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Financial Services Groups Support FCC Proposal to Strengthen Robocall Mitigation Database

Financial Services Groups Support FCC Proposal to Strengthen Robocall Mitigation Database

Financial Services Groups Support FCC Proposal to Strengthen Robocall Mitigation Database
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Live Nation Reports Record Q3 2026 Earnings Amidst Ongoing Legal Challenges

Live Nation Reports Record Q3 2026 Earnings Amidst Ongoing Legal Challenges

Live Nation Reports Record Q3 2026 Earnings Amidst Ongoing Legal Challenges
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Representative Kevin Mullin Introduces Bill to Enhance Emergency Alert System Integrity

Representative Kevin Mullin Introduces Bill to Enhance Emergency Alert System Integrity

Representative Kevin Mullin has introduced H.R. 10940, known as the Reliable Emergency Alert Delivery Integrity Act of 2026 (READI Act). This bill, received on October 29, 2026, aims to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish new national rules for wireless emergency alerts (WEA). Within 18 months of the bill's enactment, the FCC would be required to issue regulations setting performance metrics for alert delivery speed, reliability, and accuracy in targeting. These regulations would also define specific goals for alert performance and minimum requirements for participating wireless providers, which cannot be weaker than the performance observed in the most recent FCC-tested WEA test. The FCC would also need to evaluate capabilities for improving alerts, such as better location targeting, longer messages, multilingual options, and device compatibility. Additionally, the bill mandates annual data reporting from wireless providers to the FCC and requires the FCC to post yearly perform...
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FTC Red Flags Rule Mandates Identity Theft Prevention Programs for Financial Institutions and Creditors

FTC Red Flags Rule Mandates Identity Theft Prevention Programs for Financial Institutions and Creditors

FTC Red Flags Rule Mandates Identity Theft Prevention Programs for Financial Institutions and Creditors
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Federal Trade Commission Warns Public About Work-From-Home Scams

Federal Trade Commission Warns Public About Work-From-Home Scams

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning regarding the prevalence of work-from-home scams, noting that while legitimate remote jobs are abundant, scammers frequently target individuals seeking such employment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 21.9% of employed Americans teleworked at least some of the time in September 2026. The FTC emphasizes a key rule to identify scams: legitimate employers pay their workers, rather than requiring workers to pay them. The agency has outlined several red flags associated with these scams, including promises of high income for minimal effort, pitches to 'be your own boss,' requests for payment for starter kits or training, and the receipt of checks that require a portion to be sent back. Other warning signs include early requests for personal data like Social Security numbers before an interview, communication from recruiters using personal email addresses or messaging apps, and job offers made too quickly with pressure to accept immediately. Th...