How To File A FOIA Request
April 12, 2019
To make a FOIA request pursuant to 47 C.F.R. § 0.461 , you have several options: You may submit your request electronically through FOIAonline ...
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categoryFCC/FEMA Emergency Communications Tips
April 11, 2019
Tips for preparing for an emergency and what to do during an emergency.
Caller ID Spoofing
April 10, 2019
Caller ID spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing...
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
April 8, 2019
The popularity of mobile devices has had some unintended and even dangerous consequences. We now know that mobile communications are linked to a...
Wireless Connections and Bluetooth Security Tips
April 3, 2019
The Internet and the information it connects to is a resource that many have come to depend upon. Facts that once might have taken several days to...
International Calling Tip Sheet
April 3, 2019
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...
Slamming: Switching Your Authorized Telephone Company Without Permission
March 21, 2019
"Slamming" is the illegal practice of switching a consumer's traditional wireline telephone company for local, local toll, or long distance service...
Understanding Your Telephone Bill
March 21, 2019
Monthly wireline or wireless phone bills can be confusing, which may be one reason the FCC receives tens of thousands of billing complaints each year...
Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts
March 15, 2019
Under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the FCC plays a crucial role in helping consumers stop unwanted calls, text messages and faxes.
DTV Transition Consumer Guide Archive
March 12, 2019
Browse consumer education guides related to the transition in 2009 from analog broadcasts to digital television. Antennas and Digital Television | (...