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Charter Pays $15M In FCC Settlement After Probe Into Failure To Follow Network & 911 Outage Rules


The FCC has reached a $15 million settlement with Charter Communications after it broke rules governing the reporting of 911 and network outages.

The major broadband and pay-TV operator disclosed under the terms of the settlement that it violated FCC rules that require it to notify public safety officials and the commission of disruptions in service. Charter has agreed to maintain and evolve its overall cybersecurity risk management program in accordance with a voluntary set of guidelines, and other applicable industry standards and best practices. It also pledged to abide by state and/or federal laws covering cybersecurity risk management and governance practices, the FCC said.

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