Guides

'Drive Tests' and Other 'Speed Tests' Conducted to Validate Mobile Broadband Availability Data

February 14, 2023

*/ Get the FCC Speed Test App Download the App for Android Devices Download the App for iOS Devices Downloading the App and taking speed tests, will...

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Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts

January 24, 2023

Unwanted calls – including illegal and spoofed robocalls - are the FCC's top consumer complaint and our top consumer protection priority.

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Filing an Informal Complaint

January 19, 2023

The Federal Communications Commission gives consumers the opportunity to file informal complaints about problems with the communications services...

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Information on Each Section of Form 477

January 13, 2023

For Form 477 Filings as of December 31, 2022 to Present: Fixed Broadband Subscription: Terms | Formatting Info | Sample File | Excel Template Fixed...

Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)

January 11, 2023

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...

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Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications

January 5, 2023

Lifeline is the FCC's program to help make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. Lifeline provides subscribers a discount...

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Telephone Service for Incarcerated Individuals

December 20, 2022

Acting on its mandate to ensure that rates for phone calls are just, reasonable and fair for all Americans, the FCC is working to rein in the...

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After Storms, Watch Out for Scams

December 16, 2022

Scammers are always looking for new victims and, unfortunately, natural disasters leave people at their most vulnerable. Recent hurricanes have...

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Access to Emergency Information on Television

December 6, 2022

FCC rules require broadcasters and cable operators to make local emergency information accessible to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, and to...

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FCC Speed Test App FAQs

November 23, 2022

What is Measuring Broadband America's mobile performance testing all about?

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