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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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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's Payola Rules
May 24 2011
Background Federal law and FCC rules require that employees of broadcast stations, program...
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Protecting Your Wireless Network
May 20 2011
Benefits and Risks of a Wireless Network Many consumers and small businesses use wireless (Wi-Fi...
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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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Religious Broadcast Rumor Denied
May 19 2011
Background A rumor has been circulating since 1975 that the late Madalyn Murray O’Hair, a widely...
