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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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Amber Plan (America's Missing Broadcast Emergency Response)
May 23, 2011
Background The AMBER Plan, a feature of the Emergency Alert System (EAS), aids in the rescue of...
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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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Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) For Cell Phones: What It Means For You
May 19, 2011
Background There is considerable confusion and misunderstanding about the meaning of the maximum...
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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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Loud Commercials and the CALM Act
December 13, 2012
Background Effective December 13, 2012, the FCC's rules require television commercial...
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Regulation of Cable TV Rates
May 18, 2011
Background Your local franchising authority (LFA) legally may (but is not required to) regulate...
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Distribution, Sale and Use of Wireless Microphones Operating in the 700 MHz Band Prohibited
May 18, 2011
As of June 12, 2010, use of wireless microphones (and similar devices certified as “low power...
