Modernization

Net-neutrality rules would be good for federal Web sites: analysts

Consumer advocates say the FCC's proposed "net neutrality" rules would help government Web sites continue to get traffic.

People

FCC's social-media efforts draw fire

FCC has introduced new social-media tools while existing systems languish, a critic says.

Digital Government

FCC launches social media projects, but critic raps transparency shortcomings

The FCC starts Web programs to invite public comments on a plan, but a critic says the commission should first fix its official electronic comments system.

Cybersecurity

FCC buying emergency notification system

The FCC is buying an emergency notification system to keep in touch with responder agencies and taking other steps to improve its disaster communications capabilities, its chairman said today.

Modernization

FCC considers state, regional public safety networks

The FCC is considering requests to form a broadband network for first responders rather than waiting for the commission to create a nationwide network.

Modernization

FCC wants help on universal broadband

The FCC asks officials and the public to help develop a plan for providing universal broadband Internet access.

Modernization

DHS, FCC don't coordinate some networks, GAO says

The Homeland Security Department and the Federal Communications Commission need to coordinate their efforts on public safety emergency communications, according to a new report.

Modernization

New bills would make RF spectrum inventories open to public

Bills pending in the House and Senate would create inventories of RF spectrum managed by the NTIA and FCC, along with a Web portal to make the information public.

Modernization

Genachowski is FCC chairman nominee

President Barack Obama has nominated Julius Genachowski, his campaign technology adviser, as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.

Modernization

FCC chairman: Use IT to improve collaboration

An FCC commissioner endorses the goal and says overhauling information technology systems should improve the agency's internal and external communications.