Caller ID Spoofing
June 11, 2020
Caller ID spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing...
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categoryStop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts
June 10, 2020
Unwanted calls – including illegal and spoofed robocalls - are the FCC's top consumer complaint and our top consumer protection priority.
Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications
June 10, 2020
Lifeline is the FCC's program to help make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. Lifeline provides subscribers a discount...
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
May 26, 2020
The popularity of mobile devices has had some unintended and even dangerous consequences. We now know that mobile communications are linked to a...
How to Sanitize Your Phone and Other Devices
May 18, 2020
Your mobile phone may be the thing you touch the most throughout the day. With phone hygiene is a growing concern, health experts suggest cleaning...
Cell Phone Fraud
April 21, 2020
Cellular fraud is defined as the unauthorized use, tampering or manipulation of a cellular phone or service.
eSIM Cards FAQ
April 21, 2020
FAQs about eSIM cards.
International Roaming: Using Your Mobile Phone in Other Countries
April 21, 2020
Planning to take your mobile device along on an international trip? Roaming rules and rates are complicated and vary from one carrier to the next, so...
E-Rate: Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries
April 8, 2020
The FCC's E-rate program makes telecommunications and information services more affordable for schools and libraries.
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
April 8, 2020
The Wireless Emergency Alerts system is an essential part of America's emergency preparedness. Since its launch in 2012, the WEA system been used...