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Universal Service Support Mechanisms
May 24 2011
Background The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress recognize that telephone...
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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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Wireless Devices at Gas Stations
May 18 2011
Background The Federal Communications Commission has been alerted to reports and rumors that...
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Protecting Your Telephone Calling Records
May 17 2011
Information that Your Telephone Company Collects Your local, long distance and wireless telephone...
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Payphone Relay Service
May 17 2011
Background The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires Telecommunications Relay Service...
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Prepaid Phone Cards: What Consumers Should Know
May 17 2011
Background A prepaid phone card is, as its name suggests, a card that a consumer buys for a flat...
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Where can I get help on the Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS)?
May 17 2011
The Federal Communications Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) serves as the...
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Local, Local Toll, and Long Distance Calling
May 16 2011
Background Many consumers find the offers they receive for new telephone service –...
