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VoIP and 911 Service
May 26 2011
The ability to access emergency services by dialing 911 is a vital component of public safety and...
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Video Relay Services
May 25 2011
Background Video Relay Service (VRS) is a form of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) that...
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Video Descriptions and the Digital Television Transition
May 25 2011
IF YOU USED VIDEO DESCRIPTIONS TO ACCESS ANALOG TELEVISION PROGRAMMING, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF...
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The V-Chip: Putting Restrictions on What Your Children Watch...
May 25 2011
Background The V-chip allows parents or other caregivers to block programming on their...
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Using Wireless Devices on Airplanes
May 25 2011
Federal Communications Commission rules prohibit the use of cellular phones using the 800 MHz...
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Understanding Wireless Telephone Coverage Areas
May 25 2011
Background Wireless telephones work by communicating via radio waves using a system of base...
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Use of TTY Devices with Digital Wireless Phones
May 24 2011
Text telephone devices (TTYs or TDDs) are used by people with hearing or speech disabilities to...
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Troubleshooting Guide for Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes and Digital Televisions
May 24 2011
Background The digital television (DTV) transition refers to the switch from analog to digital...
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Understanding Your Telephone Bill
May 24 2011
Background Consumers are sometimes confused by the various charges and items on their monthly...
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Unauthorized Radio Operation
May 24 2011
Background Section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934 prohibits the “use or operation of any...
