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Wireless Devices and Health Concerns
May 26 2011
Current Exposure Limits While there is no federally developed national standard for safe levels...
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What Is a Toll-Free Number and How Does it Work
May 26 2011
Background Toll-free numbers are numbers that begin with one of the following three-digit codes:...
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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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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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Tips for Avoiding Bill Shock on Your Mobile Phone
May 24 2011
Without automatic usage alerts, it can be hard to know when you're running up a surprisingly high...
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The FCC and Freedom of Speech
May 24 2011
Background The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) receives numerous complaints that...
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Surcharges for International Calls to Wireless Phones
May 23 2011
Consumers should be aware that placing an international long distance call from your wireline...
