Mexico Collect Call Scam
February 28, 2020
If you receive a collect phone call from someone in Mexico, it may be part of a telephone scam that predominantly targets people in Hispanic...
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categoryDon't Fall for the 90# Telephone Scam
February 28, 2020
A legacy phone scam using the 90# buttons on business landline telephones is still around, targeting phones served by a private branch exchange (PBX...
How to Comment on FCC Proceedings
February 26, 2020
Gathering and analyzing comments from the public is an important part of the FCC's rulemaking process, and it allows the public to participate in...
Tips for Using Public Phones and Payphones
February 25, 2020
The long distance and local rates charged from payphones and other phones in public areas such as hotels, hospitals, and airports can vary, and may...
Prepaid Phone Cards: What Consumers Should Know
February 25, 2020
What should consumers look for before buying a prepaid card?
Protecting Children from Objectionable Content on Wireless Devices
February 25, 2020
IKids today use wireless devices to access information and entertainment in a variety of new and expanding ways. With that expansion, though, comes...
Mobile Wallet Services Protection
February 25, 2020
As our use of mobile payment services increases, so does the need to protect mobile devices, apps and associated data from theft and cyber attacks.
Wireless Phones and the National Do-Not-Call List
February 25, 2020
Placing telemarketing calls to wireless phones is - and always has been - illegal in most cases.
Broadband Speed Guide
February 5, 2020
Compare typical online activities with the minimum download speed (Megabits per second, or Mbps) needed for adequate performance for each application.
Household Broadband Guide
February 5, 2020
Use the chart below to compare minimum download speed (Mbps) needs for light, moderate and high household use with one, two, three or four devices at...