Cell Phone Fraud
May 19, 2017
Cellular fraud is defined as the unauthorized use, tampering or manipulation of a cellular phone or service. At one time, cloning of cellular phones...
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categoryProtect Your Mobile Device
May 19, 2017
The theft of wireless devices, particularly smartphones, is a significant problem across the country. The high resale value of high-tech phones –...
Low Power FM Radio Scams
May 19, 2017
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has learned of scams that apparently target low power FM (LPFM) station applicants. Applicants report...
International Modem Dialing Scams
May 19, 2017
Consumers have informed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that they have been billed for international calls that occurred as a result of...
International Roaming: Using Your Mobile Phone in Other Countries
May 18, 2017
*/ Planning to take your mobile device along on an international trip? Roaming rules and rates are complicated and vary from one carrier to the next...
Video Relay Services
May 17, 2017
Video Relay Service (VRS) is a form of Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) that enables persons with hearing disabilities who use American Sign...
3650 Grandfathered Wireless Protection Zone Filing Tutorials
April 27, 2017
Registering to File Supplemental Information. Before you can begin to file for the 3650 Grandfathered Wireless Protection Zone you need to establish...
Antennas and Digital Television
April 25, 2017
Broadcast TV stations in the U.S. have switched from analog to digital transmissions. This Fact Sheet provides information on TV antennas and tips...
What You Need to Know About Text-to-911
April 25, 2017
Text-to-911 is the ability to send a text message to reach 911 emergency call takers from your mobile phone or device. However, because text-to-911...
FAQs about Junk Faxes
April 18, 2017
Unsolicited advertisements sent to your fax machine are sometimes called "junk faxes." In most cases, FCC rules under the Telephone Consumer...