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Supreme Court Backs F.C.C. Power to Levy Fines Against Cellphone Carriers

Supreme Court Backs F.C.C. Power to Levy Fines Against Cellphone Carriers

Title: Supreme Court Upholds FCC Authority to Impose Penalties on Wireless Providers

The Federal Communications Commission has been vindicated by the Supreme Court in its power to levy substantial monetary penalties against major telecommunications firms. The ruling supports the regulator's previous actions against Verizon and AT&T, where millions of dollars were deducted from their funds as a sanction for failing to adequately safeguard user information.


Source: New York Times Generated at: 2026-06-04 14:33:19 UTC

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