Pay-Per-Call Information Services

Pay-per-call services provide users with a wide range of telecommunications services, including audio information, entertainment or conversation. Pro...

TracFone Phone Unlocking Program

Millions of consumers use pre-paid cellphones through TracFone and its brands. For several years, TracFone sold only phones locked into its service, ...

Recording Telephone Conversations

The FCC has no rules regarding recording of telephone conversations by individuals, but some state laws prohibit this practice. Recording Intrasta...

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a technology for communicating using "Internet protocol" instead of traditional analog systems. Some VoIP serv...

Connect America Fund Phase II FAQS

The Connect America Fund (CAF) – a part of the Universal Service High-Cost program – is an FCC program designed to expand access to voice and bro...

Universal Service Support Mechanisms

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress recognize that telephone service provides a vital link to emergency services, government ser...