Broadband Speed Guide
August 19, 2019
Compare typical online activities with the minimum download speed (Megabits per second, or Mbps) needed for adequate performance for each application.
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categoryHousehold Broadband Guide
August 19, 2019
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...
Getting Broadband Q&A
August 19, 2019
Broadband or high-speed Internet access allows users to access the Internet and Internet-related services at significantly higher speeds than those...
Protect Your Smart Device
August 16, 2019
The high resale value of smartphones – along with the personal information contained on such devices – make them a prime target for criminals and...
Understanding Your Telephone Bill
August 13, 2019
Monthly wireline or wireless phone bills can be confusing, which may be one reason the FCC receives tens of thousands of billing complaints each year...
Your Kid's First Phone
August 12, 2019
There comes a time when every parent must face the rite of passage that is their child's first cell phone. For kids, it is also a time for accepting...
Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts
August 2, 2019
Unwanted calls – including illegal and spoofed robocalls - are the FCC's top consumer complaint and our top consumer protection priority.
Careless Dialing Could Cost You Money
July 25, 2019
Be careful when placing collect or other operator-assisted calls. You or the party you’re calling may end up paying more than expected due to a...
Frequently Asked Questions -- Attorney Honors Program
July 22, 2019
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...
Children's Educational Television
July 19, 2019
The Children's Television Act requires each U.S. broadcast television station to air programming specifically designed to serve the educational and...