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Caller ID and Spoofing
June 23 2011
Background Caller Identification, or “Caller ID,” allows you to identify a caller before you...
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Cable Signal Leakage
May 19 2011
Background Cable television systems use radio frequency (RF) signals transmitted over cables to...
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Television Broadcast Stations on Satellite
June 01 2011
1. Can I receive television broadcast stations on my satellite system? Yes. There are...
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Cable Companies' Record Retention and Cable Subscriber Privacy
May 19 2011
Background FCC rules require cable operators serving 1,000 or more subscribers to maintain...
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Broadcasting False Information
May 19 2011
Background Knowingly broadcasting false information concerning a crime or a catastrophe could...
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Broadcasting Contests, Lotteries, and Solicitation of Funds ...
May 19 2011
Background Television or radio stations holding Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licenses...
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Low Power FM Radio Scams - Beware
May 19 2011
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has learned of scams that apparently target low power...
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Accidental 911 Calls From Wireless Phones Pose Risk to Public Safety
May 19 2011
Background Unintentional 911 calls placed from wireless phones clog the phone lines that deliver...
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Accessibility of Emergency Video Programming to Persons with Hearing and Visual Disabilities
May 19 2011
Background Federal Communications Commission rules require broadcasters and cable operators to...
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How to Make a Privacy Act Request
June 28 2011
Information may be requested from the Commission under the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a. Privacy Act...
