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...
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categoryStop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts
September 16, 2020
Unwanted calls – including illegal and spoofed robocalls - are the FCC's top consumer complaint and our top consumer protection priority.
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...
Inmate Telephone Service
August 6, 2020
Acting on its mandate to ensure that rates for phone calls are just, reasonable and fair for all Americans, the FCC is working to rein in the...
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...
Call Blocking Tools and Resources
July 8, 2020
Call blocking is a tool used by phone companies to stop illegal and unwanted calls from reaching your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions -- Attorney Honors Program
July 7, 2020
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...