Official account of the US Federal Communications Commission led by Chairman Brendan Carr territories. government agency overseen by Congress.
The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. It was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and operates as an independent U.S. The commission is committed to being a responsive, efficient and effective agency capable of facing the technological a
05/29/2026
“Fewer Hurdles are Improving our Internet Service” — FCC Space Bureau Chief, Jay Schwarz writes in the Dallas Morning News ✍️
“Over the past year, U.S. wireless subscribers have enjoyed a 51% increase in download speeds while… prices have actually gone down by 4.1%.”
🔗: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/fcc-internet-speed-rules-cost-22280803.php
05/21/2026
Prices Down, Speeds Up 👇
https://ustelecom.org/research/2026-bpi/
05/20/2026
MODERNIZE — MAY 2026
FCC voted today to modernize:
📍Broadband Data Collection
⛈️ Disaster Reporting
🚧 Support Mechanisms
🔗: FCC.GOV/MAY2026
05/20/2026
PASSED: Action to TARGET 🎯 & ELIMINATE 🧨 Robocalls
Today, the FCC proposed to empower providers to stop robocalls BEFORE they reach your phone.📱
🔗: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-proposes-enhanced-know-your-upstream-provider-requirements
05/19/2026
🏠 HOME INTERNET: Speeds 📈 Prices 📉
USTelecom | The Broadband Association Report—“Real prices for the most popular internet services fell 6.0% year over year in 2025.”
🔗: https://ustelecom.org/new-report-home-internet-prices-fall-for-11-straight-years-as-speeds-skyrocket/
05/19/2026
FIGHTING FRAUD — FCC Investigating Potential Fraud in E-Rate Program in Minnesota
“When billions of dollars are at stake, we need to ensure that the Commission’s programs are working efficiently and effectively.” - Chairman Brendan Carr
🔗: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-investigating-potential-fraud-e-rate-program-minnesota
05/15/2026
988 was established by the FCC in 2022 and has received over 25 million contacts for help since.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize the impact. From July 2022-December 2024 there was an 11% drop in projected su***de rates, with higher state usage showing bigger drops in those states.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from a mental health crisis, please remember 988.
Read our recent blog on these statistics here:
Mental Health Awareness Month: 988 is Here to Help Some numbers are easy to remember for a reason. Like dialing 911, dialing 988 is designed to be accessible during li
05/15/2026
05/13/2026
FCC Secures Win for America's Leadership in Next-Gen Connectivity 🇺🇸
This week, Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the agency approved two transactions that will further secure U.S. leadership in wireless and next-gen technology, including emerging direct-to-device offerings.
🔗: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-secures-win-americas-leadership-next-gen-connectivity
05/11/2026
NEW: FCC Plans FM Radio Auction
“This FM auction is another step toward expanding opportunities for new voices and strengthening competition in the radio marketplace.” - Chairman Brendan Carr
🔗: https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-plans-fm-radio-auction