Inmate Telephone Service
November 8, 2016
FCC rules that significantly reformed interstate inmate calling service rates and practices went into effect in 2014 in an effort to stem undue high...
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categoryConsumer Protections for Cable Bills
November 4, 2016
If a cable provider charges you for services or equipment you didn't request or agree to, it's known as "negative option billing." It's similar to "...
Cybersecurity Tips for International Travelers
November 2, 2016
Be Aware 1. When traveling internationally, in addition to taking your passport, take responsibility for your cybersecurity . 2. Your information and...
Antennas and Digital Television
November 1, 2016
Broadcast TV stations in the U.S. have switched from analog to digital transmissions. This Fact Sheet provides information on TV antennas and tips...
Satellite TV (DBS) Subscribers and the DTV Transition
November 1, 2016
The digital television (DTV) transition refers to the switch from analog to digital broadcast television. Since June 12, 2009, all full-power...
Speech-To-Speech Relay Service
November 1, 2016
Speech-to-Speech (STS) is one form of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS). TRS is a service that allows persons with hearing and speech...
Wireless Microphone FAQs
November 1, 2016
Why does the FCC prohibiting the use of wireless microphones in the 700 MHz Band? Use of wireless microphones is prohibited within the 700 MHz Band...
Secure Web Navigation and Transactions
November 1, 2016
Tips for Securing Your Online Surfing and Transactions Anti-virus and firewall programs protect computers from a host of potentially dangerous...
The FCC’s Universal Service Rural Health Care Programs
November 1, 2016
The Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) universal service health care programs include: (1) the Healthcare Connect Fund; (2) the Rural Health...
Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Setup (Basic with twin-lead antenna)
November 1, 2016
This guide describes installation of a digital-to-analog-converter box if your TV set has twin-lead terminals for attaching the antenna, instead of a...