The Supreme Court has upheld the authority of the Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.) to impose fines on cellphone carriers. This decision follows the F.C.C.'s actions against major carriers Verizon and AT&T, which were fined millions of dollars for failing to adequately protect customer data.
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Supreme Court Upholds F.C.C. Authority to Fine Cellphone Carriers
The Supreme Court has confirmed the F.C.C.'s power to levy fines against cellphone carriers. Verizon and AT&T were previously fined millions for not safeguarding customer data, leading to this legal scrutiny.
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