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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-...
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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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The FCC's Payola Rules
May 24 2011
Background Federal law and FCC rules require that employees of broadcast stations, program...
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Ten-Digit Numbering and Emergency Call Handling Procedures for Internet-Based TRS
May 23 2011
Background Since December 31, 2008, persons with hearing and speech disabilities using Video...
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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...
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Speech-To-Speech Relay Service
May 23 2011
Background Speech-to-Speech (STS) is one form of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS). TRS is a...
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Service Options for Satellite Television Subscribers
May 19 2011
Background Subscribers to satellite television service today have options for receiving broadcasts...
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Religious Broadcast Rumor Denied
May 19 2011
Background A rumor has been circulating since 1975 that the late Madalyn Murray O’Hair, a widely...
