Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts
June 7, 2022
Unwanted calls – including illegal and spoofed robocalls - are the FCC's top consumer complaint and our top consumer protection priority.
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categoryWireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
June 3, 2022
The Wireless Emergency Alerts system is an essential part of America's emergency preparedness. Since its launch in 2012, the WEA system has been used...
Installing Consumer-Owned Antennas and Satellite Dishes
April 29, 2022
The FCC rules for Over-the-Air-Reception Devices – OTARD – protect a property owner or tenant’s right to install, maintain or use an antenna to...
Ten-Digit Dialing
April 13, 2022
*/ Suicide Prevention Lifeline During the transition to "988", Americans who need help should continue to contact the National Suicide Prevention...
Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications
March 29, 2022
Lifeline is the FCC's program to help make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. Lifeline provides subscribers a discount...
Information on Each Section of Form 477
March 25, 2022
For Form 477 Filings as of December 31, 2019 to the Present: Fixed Broadband Deployment: Terms | Formatting Info | Sample File | Excel Template |...
Watch out for Auto Warranty Scams
March 10, 2022
If you own a vehicle and a phone, you may receive calls from scammers posing as representatives of a car dealer, manufacturer or insurer telling you...
International Calling Tip Sheet
March 10, 2022
International Calling Check List - Look Up Basic Rates - Web Resources: Service Providers
Caller ID Spoofing
March 7, 2022
Caller ID spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing...
China Unicom to Stop U.S. Services
February 3, 2022
China Unicom Americas can no longer provide mobile service in the United States; CUniq customers need to switch to a new service provider by April 4...