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988 emergency: New three-digit suicide hotline number approved
The change won't be implemented for a while, but when it does, it could be a game changer.
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![988 emergency: New three-digit suicide hotline number approved](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03r3278jWobSO0CaegDb5yx/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623387934.jpg)
Verizon accused of lying about rural coverage, stifling 4G LTE expansion
Getting LTE out in the country can be complicated.
By Matt Binder
![Verizon accused of lying about rural coverage, stifling 4G LTE expansion](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06pozXA4jOftpGnVdrjtAzS/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623372254.jpg)
![Verizon accused of lying about rural coverage, stifling 4G LTE expansion](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06pozXA4jOftpGnVdrjtAzS/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623372254.jpg)
FCC claims of DDoS net neutrality attack were 'bogus'
The FCC previously blamed a DDoS attack for overwhelming its comment page on net neutrality.
By Jack Morse
![FCC claims of DDoS net neutrality attack were 'bogus'](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03ovaAvEpyJ59PpyN9ES1v8/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623372221.jpg)
![FCC claims of DDoS net neutrality attack were 'bogus'](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03ovaAvEpyJ59PpyN9ES1v8/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623372221.jpg)
A single House Republican sides with Democrats on net neutrality
He's also introducing the 21st Century Internet Act.
By Jake Krol
![A single House Republican sides with Democrats on net neutrality](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07JO8XWlI76uykpsptF9Fta/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623371841.jpg)
![A single House Republican sides with Democrats on net neutrality](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07JO8XWlI76uykpsptF9Fta/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623371841.jpg)
FCC updates Emergency Alert System to prevent false alarms
The FCC would like everyone to know the next time an Emergency Alert test is planned.
By Matt Binder
![FCC updates Emergency Alert System to prevent false alarms](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05VSBqywk407WPTvtiFiGdN/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623371757.jpg)
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FCC may soon charge you $225 to investigate your complaint
Perhaps FCC chairman Ajit Pai is trying to raise funds to by himself a new big ass coffee mug.
By Matt Binder
![FCC may soon charge you $225 to investigate your complaint](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01pYxsLskB0YqY9UUmJ0cUb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623371710.jpg)
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The call to break up Facebook's 'monopoly' is getting louder
Should Facebook be forced to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp?
![The call to break up Facebook's 'monopoly' is getting louder](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05MPALVutpJp0qQoc3aA2AQ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623371651.jpg)
![The call to break up Facebook's 'monopoly' is getting louder](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05MPALVutpJp0qQoc3aA2AQ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623371651.jpg)
One Florida man was behind 96 million of the worst kind of robocalls, FCC says
It was all one guy.
By Karissa Bell
![One Florida man was behind 96 million of the worst kind of robocalls, FCC says](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01ZRQB7FXeCbTfYofXsaXft/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623370656.jpg)
![One Florida man was behind 96 million of the worst kind of robocalls, FCC says](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01ZRQB7FXeCbTfYofXsaXft/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623370656.jpg)
More tech companies sue FCC over net neutrality
Etsy, Kickstarter, and Foursquare have signed a new petition.
By Kerry Flynn
![More tech companies sue FCC over net neutrality](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Q54oDaZjMvUrAcTfA755A/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623369443.jpg)
![More tech companies sue FCC over net neutrality](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Q54oDaZjMvUrAcTfA755A/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623369443.jpg)
Net neutrality killer Ajit Pai would rather not accept that NRA gun award
Thanks, but no thanks.
By Sasha Lekach
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Democrats introduce legislation to stop net neutrality repeal
They only need one more senator to get on board to force a vote.
By Morgan Sung
![Democrats introduce legislation to stop net neutrality repeal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00HCA431axtOglgRf4uWrDR/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623369338.jpg)
![Democrats introduce legislation to stop net neutrality repeal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00HCA431axtOglgRf4uWrDR/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623369338.jpg)
FCC chairman who killed net neutrality given gun and award from NRA
The gun is part of the NRA's "Courage Under Fire" award.
By Sasha Lekach
![FCC chairman who killed net neutrality given gun and award from NRA](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01JuBCJTjCqFPqa5hHdWaEn/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623369280.jpg)
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Get ready for the (legal) gloves to come off in net neutrality fight
Bring on the lawsuits.
By Jack Morse
![Get ready for the (legal) gloves to come off in net neutrality fight](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00EcdzgtJWx0wuzZjxnWCbA/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623369234.jpg)
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A net neutrality activist trolled the FCC with a paid 'fast lane' outside their office
'People can pick the plan that's right for them.'
By Morgan Sung
![A net neutrality activist trolled the FCC with a paid 'fast lane' outside their office](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/00Uxkep8uTek1qTcgWQ4sEK/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614269845.jpg)
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New York governor signs executive order protecting net neutrality in the state
The battle is on for states striving to preserve fair internet usage.
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This Burger King video is the net neutrality explainer you never knew you needed
In "Whopper Neutrality," a Burger King with WHOPPER pricing tiers shows viewers the insanity of what life could be like without net neutrality.
By Rachel Kraus
![This Burger King video is the net neutrality explainer you never knew you needed](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/02RJUGI5IHgPy9xTW391GoX/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614269817.jpg)
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Trump struck net neutrality down — and kickstarted the movement that will save it
This is a war on multiple fronts -- and there are many reasons to believe the people will win.
By Chris Taylor
![Trump struck net neutrality down — and kickstarted the movement that will save it](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05USLj0DoOALB7jRSYqU20s/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623368568.jpg)
![Trump struck net neutrality down — and kickstarted the movement that will save it](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05USLj0DoOALB7jRSYqU20s/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623368568.jpg)
Net neutrality's latest hope: 22 state attorneys general file lawsuit against FCC
"An open internet – and the free exchange of ideas it allows – is critical to our democratic process."
![Net neutrality's latest hope: 22 state attorneys general file lawsuit against FCC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01nusFe5mrkVILv78OVi4uW/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623368531.jpg)
![Net neutrality's latest hope: 22 state attorneys general file lawsuit against FCC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01nusFe5mrkVILv78OVi4uW/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623368531.jpg)
Soon you can listen to the radio directly from your Samsung phone
The next radio star? Your phone.
By Monica Chin
![Soon you can listen to the radio directly from your Samsung phone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03EeQ8fFsrXNga7D4MyKQdZ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623368462.jpg)
![Soon you can listen to the radio directly from your Samsung phone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03EeQ8fFsrXNga7D4MyKQdZ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623368462.jpg)
How to be a responsible citizen of the internet in a post-net neutrality world
Assemble, Team Internet.
![How to be a responsible citizen of the internet in a post-net neutrality world](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03XN2O0JGxLnpXfRBACp6Wz/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623368061.jpg)
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Mark Hamill destroys the guy who killed Net Neutrality with an epic 'Star Wars' tweet
Bless you Hamill. Bless you!
By Raymond Wong
![Mark Hamill destroys the guy who killed Net Neutrality with an epic 'Star Wars' tweet](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01imMFfKHfBJJAp3URytiMy/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623368021.jpg)
![Mark Hamill destroys the guy who killed Net Neutrality with an epic 'Star Wars' tweet](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01imMFfKHfBJJAp3URytiMy/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623368021.jpg)
Over 100,000 people sign petition calling on FCC chairman Ajit Pai to resign
They're not happy.
By Tim Chester
![Over 100,000 people sign petition calling on FCC chairman Ajit Pai to resign](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03sGftC6yynXsSAq3FXDzej/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623368010.jpg)
![Over 100,000 people sign petition calling on FCC chairman Ajit Pai to resign](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03sGftC6yynXsSAq3FXDzej/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623368010.jpg)
Dude who ruined the internet with ‘Harlem Shake’ goes after the FCC for making it worse
It's back, without permission.
![Dude who ruined the internet with ‘Harlem Shake’ goes after the FCC for making it worse](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05lvcubaGclvsP76cYx6zLd/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614269660.jpg)
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