Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts
May 16, 2019
Unwanted calls – including illegal and spoofed robocalls - are the FCC's top consumer complaint and our top consumer protection priority.
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categoryFCC Broadcast Ownership Rules
May 15, 2019
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sets limits on the number of broadcast stations (radio and TV) an entity can own, as well as limits on...
'One Ring' Phone Scam
May 15, 2019
The FCC has learned of a phone scam targeting wireless consumers. Some wireless consumers receive calls from phone numbers with three-digit area...
What Is a Toll-Free Number and How Does it Work?
May 13, 2019
Toll free numbers are numbers that begin with one of the following three-digit codes: 800, 888, 877, 866, 855 or 844. Toll free numbers allow callers...
Military Service Members and Wireless Phone Service
May 10, 2019
Are you a military service member paying for mobile service under a long-term plan you're unable to use because of an overseas deployment or transfer...
FAQs about Junk Faxes
May 8, 2019
Unsolicited advertisements sent to your fax machine are sometimes called "junk faxes." In most cases, FCC rules under the Telephone Consumer...
Caller ID Spoofing
May 1, 2019
Caller ID spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing...
Uploading Attachments - ULS
April 29, 2019
Attachments Attachments may be uploaded with license applications in ULS when required or allowable by FCC rules. The ULS attachments utility...
Wireless Connections and Bluetooth Security Tips
April 26, 2019
Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth connections can be vulnerable points of access for data or identity theft. Fortunately, there are many ways to decrease...
FCC/FEMA Emergency Communications Tips
April 11, 2019
The FCC and FEMA recommend the following tips for communicating during an emergency, including how to prepare for an emergency and what to do during...