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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of a Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-98):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Commission's rules./1 The application(s) request authority,
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WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-98):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Commission's rules./1 The application(s) request authority,under section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,/2 and section 63.71 of the Commission's rules,/3 to discontinue, reduce, or impair certain domestic telecommunications service(s) (Affected Service(s)) in specified geographic areas (Service Area(s)) as applicable and as fully described in each application.
In accordance with section 63.71(f) of the Commission's rules, the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed in the Appendix will be deemed granted automatically on June 11, 2026, the 31st day after the release date of this public notice, unless the Commission notifies any applicant(s) that their grant will not be automatically effective./4 We note that the date on which an application for Commission authorization is deemed granted may be different from the date on which applicants are authorized to discontinue service ("Authorized Date"). Any applicant whose application has been deemed granted may discontinue their Affected Service(s) in their Service Area(s) on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) specified in the Appendix, in accordance with their filed representations. Accordingly, pursuant to section 63.71(f), and the terms outlined in each application, absent further Commission action, each applicant may discontinue the Affected Service(s) in the Service Area(s) described in their application on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) listed in the Appendix for that application. For purposes of computation of time when filing a petition for reconsideration, application for review, or petition for judicial review of the Commission's decision(s), the date of "public notice" shall be the later of the auto grant date stated above in this Public Notice, or the release date(s) of any further public notice(s) or order(s) announcing final Commission action, as applicable. Should no petitions for reconsideration, applications for review, or petitions for judicial review be timely filed, the proceeding(s) listed in this Public Notice shall be terminated, and the docket(s) will be closed.
Comments objecting to the application listed in the Appendix must be filed with the Commission on or before May 26, 2026. Comments should refer to the specific WC Docket No. and Comp. Pol. File No. listed in the Appendix for the Section 214 Discontinuance Application. Comments should include specific information about the impact of the proposed discontinuance on the commenter, including any inability to acquire reasonable substitute service. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting comments. Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket number.
Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building. Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
This proceeding shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./5 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530.
For further information, please see the contact(s) for the specific discontinuance proceeding you are interested in as listed in the Appendix. For further information on procedures regarding section 214 please visit https://www.fcc.gov/general/domestic-section-214-discontinuance-service.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-459A1.pdf
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice Directs USAC to Fully Fund Eligible Category One and Category Two E-Rate Requests
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (CC Docket No. 02-6):
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In this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) announces that there is sufficient funding available to fully meet the Universal Service Administrative Company's (USAC) estimated demand for category one and category two requests for E-Rate-supported services for funding year 2026./1
On April 6, 2026, USAC submitted a demand estimate for the E-Rate program for funding year 2026./2 USAC estimates the total demand for funding year
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WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (CC Docket No. 02-6):
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In this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) announces that there is sufficient funding available to fully meet the Universal Service Administrative Company's (USAC) estimated demand for category one and category two requests for E-Rate-supported services for funding year 2026./1
On April 6, 2026, USAC submitted a demand estimate for the E-Rate program for funding year 2026./2 USAC estimates the total demand for funding year2026 will be $3.515 billion, which includes estimated demand of $1.701 billion for category one services, and of $1.814 billion for category two services./3
The Bureau announced that the E-Rate program inflation-based cap for funding year 2026 is $5.2 billion./4 Additionally, as of March 31, 2026, USAC projects that $600 million in unused funding from prior years is available for use in E-Rate funding year 2026./5
The Chief of the Bureau is delegated authority to determine the proportion of unused funds needed to meet category one demand and to direct USAC to use any remaining funds to provide category two support./6 In light of the current funding cap of $5.2 billion and available carry forward funding of $600 million,/7 there is sufficient funding to fully fund all category one and category two requests for funding year 2026. We therefore direct USAC to fully fund eligible category one and category two requests submitted for funding year 2026. We also direct USAC to use $600 million in E-Rate funds unused from prior years to offset the collection requirements needed to fully meet demand for such services./8
For additional information, please contact James Bachtell, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400.
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Footnotes:
1/ The E-Rate program is formally known as the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism. Funding year (FY) 2026 runs from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Category one services include telecommunications, telecommunications services, and Internet access. Category two services include internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services.
2/ See Letter from Bernie Manns, Senior Director, Schools and Libraries Division, USAC, to Joseph Calascione, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC, CC Docket No. 02-6 (Apr. 6, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/search-filings/filing/10406235945877.
3/ Id. The demand estimate for funding year 2026 was reflected as $3.265 billion in the Third Quarter USF Size Projections. See USAC, Federal Universal Service Support Mechanisms Fund Size Projections for Third Quarter 2026, at 61 (May 1, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/105012565305465/2 (USAC Third Quarter 2026 USF Size Projections).
4/ See Wireline Competition Bureau Announces E-Rate and RHC Programs' Inflation-Based Caps for Funding Year 2026, CC Docket Nos. 02-6, 02-60, Public Notice, DA 26-291 (WCB Mar. 25, 2026), https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-291A1.pdf; 47 CFR Sec. 54.507(a)(3).
5/ As of March 31, 2026, USAC projects that $600 million will be available as carry forward funds for funding year 2026. See USAC Third Quarter 2026 USF Size Projections at 61.
6/ 47 CFR Sec. 54.507(a)(5).
7/ See supra notes 3 and 4.
8/ 47 CFR Sec. 54.709(b) (explaining that any excessive contributions should be carried over into the following quarter and considered when determining the contribution factor but also allowing the Commission to instruct USAC to treat the excess contributions in another manner). This instruction "may be made in the form of a Commission order or a public notice released by the Wireline Competition Bureau." Id.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-460A1.pdf
FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice: Region 42 Regional Planning Committees to Hold 700 MHZ & 800 MHZ Meetings
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237 and WT Docket No. 02-378):
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The Region 42 (Virginia, except Northern Virginia)/1 700 MHz and 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold two consecutive planning meetings on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Beginning at 10:00 am, the Region 42 700 MHz RPC meeting will convene at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts, Williamsburg Lodge 310 South England Street, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185.
The agenda for the 700 MHz RPC meeting includes:
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WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237 and WT Docket No. 02-378):
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The Region 42 (Virginia, except Northern Virginia)/1 700 MHz and 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold two consecutive planning meetings on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Beginning at 10:00 am, the Region 42 700 MHz RPC meeting will convene at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts, Williamsburg Lodge 310 South England Street, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185.
The agenda for the 700 MHz RPC meeting includes:
*Call to Order
* Introductions
* Approval of Minutes
* Approval of Agenda
* Election of New Officers
* Old Business
* Chairmans' Remarks on Issues of Importance in Region 42
* New Business
* Other Business
* Adjourn
Immediately following the 700 MHz RPC meeting, the 800 MHz RPC meeting will convene.
The agenda for the 800 MHz meeting includes:
* Call to Order
* Introductions
* Approval of Minutes
* Approval of Agenda
* Election of New Officers
* Old Business
* Chairmans' Remarks on Issues of Importance in Region 42
* New Business
* Other Business
* Adjourn
The Region 42 RPC meetings are open to the public. All public safety providers in Region 42 may utilize these frequencies. It is essential that eligible public safety agencies in all areas of government, including state, municipality, county, and Tribal Nations be represented in order to ensure that each agency's future spectrum needs are considered in the allocation process. Administrators who are not oriented in the communications field should delegate someone with this knowledge to attend, participate, and represent their agency's needs.
All interested parties wishing to participate in planning for the use of public safety spectrum in the 700 MHz and 800 MHz bands within Region 42 should plan to attend. Those wishing to participate remotely can utilize Microsoft Teams and the following link to join the meeting.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23414281328872?p=dLWpS2TWqwWTTRQ6Cq
Meeting ID: 234 142 813 288 72
Passcode: AU9cd3G6
Dial in by phone
+1 434-230-0065, 915933700#
For more information, please contact:
C. J. Shaffer
Region 42 700 MHz Chairman
Hanover County
Emergency Communications Director
P.O. Box 470
7501 Library Drive
Hanover, VA 23069
Ph: 804-365-6142
Fax: 804-365-6300
cjshaffer@hanovercounty.gov
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Rodney W. Thompson
Region 42 800 MHz Chairman
Roanoke County Comm-IT Communications Coordinator
5925 Cove Road, Roanoke, VA. 24019
Ph: 540-777-8556
Fax: 540-777-9771
rthompson@roanokecountyva.gov
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-457A1.pdf
FCC Media Bureau: Auction 114 Freeze Announced for Certain FM Applications and Rulemaking Filings
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (AU Docket No. 26-105):
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The Media Bureau announces a freeze, effective immediately, on the following filings (collectively, Filings):
* Applications proposing to modify any of the vacant non-reserved band FM allotments scheduled for Auction 114 (Auction 114 FM Allotments);
* Petitions and counterproposals that propose a change in channel, class, community, or reference coordinates for any of the vacant non-reserved band FM allotments scheduled for Auction 114; and
* Applications,
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WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (AU Docket No. 26-105):
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The Media Bureau announces a freeze, effective immediately, on the following filings (collectively, Filings):
* Applications proposing to modify any of the vacant non-reserved band FM allotments scheduled for Auction 114 (Auction 114 FM Allotments);
* Petitions and counterproposals that propose a change in channel, class, community, or reference coordinates for any of the vacant non-reserved band FM allotments scheduled for Auction 114; and
* Applications,petitions and counterproposals that fail to fully protect any Auction 114 FM Allotment.
Auction 114 FM Allotments are listed in Attachment A of the Auction 114 Comment Public Notice./1 All Filings submitted after the release of this Public Notice will be dismissed./2 This freeze will automatically terminate the day after the filing deadline for post-Auction 114 long form applications. This temporary freeze is designed to promote a more certain and speedy auction process.
In Auction 114, the Office of Economics and Analytics and the Media Bureau will make available through competitive bidding procedures 132 vacant non-reserved band allotments in the FM broadcast service./3 FM minor change applications, which can now be filed on a first-come first-served basis, must protect the reference coordinates of each of these allotments.
For additional information, contact James Bradshaw or Rudy Bonacci, Audio Division, Media Bureau at (202) 418-2700.
This action is taken by the Acting Chief, Media Bureau, pursuant to authority delegated by sections 0.61 and 0.283 of the Commission's rules.4
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Footnotes:
1/ Auction of FM Broadcast Construction Permits Scheduled for February 2, 2027; Comment Sought on Competitive Bidding Procedures for Auction 114, Public Notice, DA 26-444 (OEA/MB May 11, 2026) (Auction 114 Comment Public Notice). Bidders are also cautioned that currently pending petitions for rulemaking and open rulemaking proceedings may affect the 132 FM construction permits scheduled for Auction 114.
2/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.401(e).
3/ Auction 114 Comment Public Notice, supra note 1, at paras. 1-2, Attachment A.
4/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 0.61 and 0.283.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-445A1.pdf
FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Consumer Protection & Accessibility Advisory Committee Third Meeting Date & Membership Updates
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (DA 26-458):
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By this Public Notice,/1 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announces the next meeting of the Commission's Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee (CPAAC or Committee) to be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (EST).
At this meeting, CPAAC members are expected to: (i) receive updates or reports from the Advancements in Accessible Communications Technologies Working Group (AACTWG) and the Protecting
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WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (DA 26-458):
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By this Public Notice,/1 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announces the next meeting of the Commission's Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee (CPAAC or Committee) to be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (EST).
At this meeting, CPAAC members are expected to: (i) receive updates or reports from the Advancements in Accessible Communications Technologies Working Group (AACTWG) and the ProtectingConsumers through Advancements in Robocall Mitigation Efforts Working Group (RMWG); (ii) consider and vote on recommendations presented by the working group(s); (iii) discuss meeting schedules; and (iv) discuss any other topics relevant to the CPAAC's work. The meeting agenda will be available at fcc.gov/cpaac and may be modified at the discretion of the Committee Designated Federal Officers (DFOs).
The Committee meeting will be held remotely and will be open to the public, with audio and video coverage of the meeting at fcc.gov/live. During the meeting, members of the public may submit questions and comments to the Committee via email: livequestions@fcc.gov. These comments or questions may be addressed during the public comment period.
Open captioning and sign language interpreters will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for such accommodations should be submitted via e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice).
To obtain further information about the Committee, visit fcc.gov/cpaac, or contact Committee DFOs David M. Perez at (202) 418-0664 or Joshua Mendelsohn at (202) 559-7304 (videophone/voice) or CPAAC@fcc.gov.
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Footnote:
1/ This Public Notice is released consistent with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Sec. 1001 et seq.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-458A1.pdf
FTC and Illinois Take Action to Stop Deceptive Conduct by Company that Created Thousands of Business Listings of Fake Local Home Repair Businesses
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC and Illinois Take Action to Stop Deceptive Conduct by Company that Created Thousands of Business Listings of Fake Local Home Repair Businesses
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The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, and the state of Illinois sued Chicago-based company Premium Home Service (PHS) and its owner for fraudulently creating thousands of fake online business listings for home repair companies to deceive consumers into thinking they were choosing reputable local companies for home repairs.
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WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC and Illinois Take Action to Stop Deceptive Conduct by Company that Created Thousands of Business Listings of Fake Local Home Repair Businesses
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The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, and the state of Illinois sued Chicago-based company Premium Home Service (PHS) and its owner for fraudulently creating thousands of fake online business listings for home repair companies to deceive consumers into thinking they were choosing reputable local companies for home repairs.
The complaint also alleges that PHS and its CEO and owner Yosef Bernath posted fabricated five-star reviews that appeared to be from customers of the fake companies. PHS used these made-up five-star reviews to dilute legitimate one-star reviews from actual customers, artificially boosting the overall ratings of the listed companies.
"Premium Home Service's use of fake business profiles and reviews violates federal and state laws, harming consumers and businesses," said Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. "The Trump-Vance FTC is committed to addressing deceptive conduct that harms the American people and undermines competition."
Since at least 2018, Illinois-based B.E.S.T. GDR LLC, which does business as PHS, has operated around the country using scores of fabricated company names, according to the complaint.
The complaint alleges that PHS pretends to operate as an established brick-and-mortar company located near where consumers live. To market its services, PHS has created thousands of online business profiles for non-existent home-repair companies, which are typically not registered with the state. The local addresses in these profiles belong to unrelated third parties or are made up, according to the complaint.
Tens of thousands of consumers searching for local home repair service companies have been diverted to the defendants' business profiles, which include common keywords used to search for such services, including "electrical services," "plumbing," "heating and cooling" and "garage door repair," the complaint alleges. Consumers who reach the defendants' business profiles allegedly see fabricated five-star reviews and ratings designed to encourage them to select that company for service.
According to the complaint, consumers who try to call local phone numbers for local businesses are instead routed to representatives located elsewhere, including in the Philippines. These representatives typically tell consumers a "technician" can be dispatched to their address within a particular window of time. Often, however, the representatives do not know whether any technician is available and, in many cases, no one shows up at the consumers' homes. In other cases, PHS arranges for technicians who are not licensed or qualified to perform the job, resulting in subpar-and at times dangerous-work.
Based on this conduct, the complaint alleges that the defendants violated:
* the FTC Act by making deceptive claims about being a local home-repair business operating from a specific address, making deceptive claims about sending technicians on a specific date and time from a local business, and making deceptive claims related to fake reviews;
* the Reviews and Testimonials Rule by writing, creating, buying, or selling fake reviews and seeking and using fake reviews from employees and relatives; and
* the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act by making false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements to obtain consumers' financial information.
The complaint also alleges PHS violated Illinois consumer protection laws.
The Commission vote to refer the civil penalty complaint to the Department of Justice for filing was 2-0. The Department of Justice filed the complaint on behalf of the Commission in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Commissioner Mark R. Meador issued a statement on this matter.
The Commission staff on this matter are William J. Hodor and Karen D. Dodge in the FTC's Midwest Region.
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Original text here: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/05/ftc-illinois-take-action-stop-deceptive-conduct-company-created-thousands-business-listings-fake
FTC Chairman Ferguson Advises Companies to Comply with the Take It Down Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Chairman Ferguson Advises Companies to Comply with the Take It Down Act
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Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent letters today to more than a dozen prominent technology companies reminding businesses of their obligation to comply fully with the Take It Down Act (TIDA) no later than May 19. Signed into law last year by President Donald J. Trump with the strong support of First Lady Melania Trump, TIDA requires covered platforms to establish a process allowing victims, including
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WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Chairman Ferguson Advises Companies to Comply with the Take It Down Act
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Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent letters today to more than a dozen prominent technology companies reminding businesses of their obligation to comply fully with the Take It Down Act (TIDA) no later than May 19. Signed into law last year by President Donald J. Trump with the strong support of First Lady Melania Trump, TIDA requires covered platforms to establish a process allowing victims, includingchildren, to request removal of intimate photos or videos shared without their consent.
The letters were sent to major platforms, including Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Automattic, Bumble, Discord, Match Group, Meta, Microsoft, Pinterest, Reddit, SmugMug, Snapchat, TikTok and X. The letters state the definitions and requirements of the law, along with the penalties for non-compliance.
"We stand ready to monitor compliance, investigate violations, and enforce the Take It Down Act," said Chairman Ferguson. "Protecting the vulnerable-especially children-from this harmful abuse is a top priority for this agency and this administration. The Trump-Vance FTC is grateful for the First Lady's leadership on the Take It Down Act and on children's issues."
The letter specifies that covered platforms must provide clear and conspicuous notice about the removal process. They must also take down the nonconsensual images, and all identical copies, within 48 hours of receiving a valid request. Under the law, "covered platforms" include various websites, apps and online services, such as social media, messaging, image or video sharing and gaming platforms. The FTC also has issued guidance about what companies should do as they prepare to comply with TIDA.
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Original text here: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/05/ftc-chairman-ferguson-advises-companies-comply-take-it-down-act
