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FCC Blocks New Robot and Power Inverter Imports Over Security Risks

July 28, 2026
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FCC Alleges Voxbeam Enabled Bank Impersonation Robocalls
Cybersecurity // April 06, 2026

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has found an Orlando-based voice service provider, Voxbeam Telecommunications, “apparently liable” for accepting suspicious call traffic, enabling bank impersonation robocalls to be transmitted to U.S. consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

FCC Rescinds Cybersecurity Requirements for Telecommunications Carriers
Cybersecurity // November 21, 2025

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rescinded its rule that required telecommunications carriers to safeguard their networks from cyberattacks, saying it will instead partner with carriers to strengthen cybersecurity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Not Again: FCC to Investigate Cause of Verizon Outage
Connected Economy // September 30, 2024

More than 100,000 Verizon users lost access to mobile services Monday (Sept. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

FCC Opens Digital Commerce Fast Lane With New Satellite Spectrum
Connected Economy // September 27, 2024

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Rising Fraud Casts Shadow Over Voice Commerce Potential

March 29, 2024
The proliferation of voice-activated technology, from virtual shopping assistants to speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, is reshaping how consumers interact with devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

What Serving The Internet’s ‘Underserved’ Means For Payments

January 17, 2020
These days, it seems like you can hardly go a minute without hearing about the rise of 5G, the spread of facial recognition or how friction is being removed from...

Quick Reads
FCC Blocks New Robot and Power Inverter Imports Over Security Risks

July 28, 2026
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has blocked the importation, marketing or sale of new foreign-produced mobile robots and connected power inverters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

FCC Alleges Voxbeam Enabled Bank Impersonation Robocalls

April 06, 2026
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has found an Orlando-based voice service provider, Voxbeam Telecommunications, “apparently liable” for accepting suspicious call traffic, enabling bank impersonation robocalls to be transmitted to U.S....

FCC Rescinds Cybersecurity Requirements for Telecommunications Carriers

November 21, 2025
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rescinded its rule that required telecommunications carriers to safeguard their networks from cyberattacks, saying it will instead partner with carriers to strengthen cybersecurity. Get...

Not Again: FCC to Investigate Cause of Verizon Outage

September 30, 2024
More than 100,000 Verizon users lost access to mobile services Monday (Sept. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...