FCC Speed Test App FAQs
October 1, 2020
What is Measuring Broadband America's mobile performance testing all about?
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categoryTelecommunications Access for People with Disabilities
September 30, 2020
FCC rules under Section 255 of the Communications Act require telecommunications equipment manufacturers and service providers to make their products...
Caller ID Spoofing
September 23, 2020
Caller ID spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing...
After Storms, Watch Out for Scams
September 18, 2020
Scammers are always looking for new victims and, unfortunately, natural disasters leave people at their most vulnerable. Recent hurricanes have...
E-Rate: Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries
September 16, 2020
The FCC's E-rate program makes telecommunications and information services more affordable for schools and libraries.
Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications
September 14, 2020
Lifeline is the FCC's program to help make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. Lifeline provides subscribers a discount...
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
September 9, 2020
The Wireless Emergency Alerts system is an essential part of America's emergency preparedness. Since its launch in 2012, the WEA system been used...
International Calling Tip Sheet
August 3, 2020
International Calling Check List - Look Up Basic Rates - Web Resources: Service Providers
Accessible TV and Set-Top Box Controls, Menus and Program Guides
July 20, 2020
*/ If you are having trouble activating closed captioning or audio description, or if you are blind or visually impaired and you are having...
Cell Phone Fraud
July 7, 2020
Cellular fraud is defined as the unauthorized use, tampering or manipulation of a cellular phone or service.