Operation of Wireless Microphones
April 18, 2018
As of June 12, 2010, all operations of wireless microphones (and similar devices certified as “low power auxiliary stations”) operating in...
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categoryText to 911: What You Need To Know
April 16, 2018
Text-to-911 is the ability to send a text message to reach 911 emergency call takers from your mobile phone or device. However, because text-to-911...
Military Service Members and Wireless Phone Service
April 13, 2018
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...
Frequently Asked Questions -- Attorney Honors Program
April 13, 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...
Broadcast Information Specialists
April 12, 2018
The Commission has designated two Broadcast Information Specialists, one in the Media Bureau’s Audio Division and one in its Video Division, to serve...
Captioning of Internet Video Programming
April 11, 2018
Closed captioning is the visual display of the audio portion of video programming. Captioning provides access to individuals who are deaf or have...
Closed Captioning on Television
April 11, 2018
Closed captioning displays the audio portion of a television program as text on the TV screen, providing a critical link to news, entertainment and...
How to Comment on FCC Proceedings
April 10, 2018
Gathering and analyzing comments from the public is an important part of the Federal Communications Commission's rulemaking process. The FCC...
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
April 5, 2018
The popularity of mobile devices has had some unintended and even dangerous consequences. We now know that mobile communications are linked to a...
Accessibility of Advanced Communications Services and Equipment
April 4, 2018
Advanced communications services and equipment, such as computers, tablets and mobile phones, are required to be accessible and usable by individuals...