Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts
November 8, 2018
Under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the FCC plays a crucial role in helping consumers stop unwanted calls, text messages and faxes.
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categoryInternational Long Distance Calling Made Simple Tip Sheet
October 30, 2018
1. Check with your long distance service provider to find out how to dial internationally from the U.S. The procedure for calling Canada and most...
ULS Narrowbanding Tools
October 3, 2018
1) Modifying Wideband Emissions Using the Narrowband Tool: 1. Log in to the narrowbanding tool, https://wireless2.fcc.gov/narrowband/login.faces with...
Caller ID Spoofing
September 26, 2018
Caller ID spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing...
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
September 18, 2018
The Wireless Emergency Alerts system is an essential part of America's emergency preparedness. Since its launch in 2012, the WEA system been used...
FCC/FEMA Tips for Communicating During an Emergency
September 17, 2018
Tips for preparing for an emergency and what to do during an emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions -- Attorney Honors Program
September 12, 2018
Updated on August 1, 2014 According to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, Pub. L. No. 112-74, Div. C, Title VII, § 704 (12/23/2011), if you...
After Storms, Watch Out for Scams
September 11, 2018
Scammers are always looking for new victims and, unfortunately, natural disasters leave people at their most vulnerable. Recent hurricanes have...
Consumer FAQs: TV Spectrum Auction
August 31, 2018
What does this mean for you? Now that the auction is complete, some broadcast television stations will change their channels, or share a channel with...
Accessibility to Emergency Information on Television
August 24, 2018
FCC rules require broadcasters and cable operators to make local emergency information accessible to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, and to...