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Slamming: Switching Your Authorized Telephone Company Without Permission
May 26 2011
“Slamming” is the illegal practice of switching a consumer's traditional wireline telephone...
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When Your Telephone Company Discontinues Service
May 26 2011
Domestic carriers, which include traditional wireline telephone companies and some cable companies...
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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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Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
May 26 2011
Background Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a technology for communicating using “Internet...
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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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License Renewal Applications for Radio Broadcast Stations
May 25 2011
All radio broadcast station licenses are scheduled to expire between 2011 and 2014. Each AM...
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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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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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Unauthorized Equipment Sold on the Internet and in Publications
May 24 2011
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) receives many complaints about alleged illegal (non-...
