Ten-Digit Dialing
October 20, 2021
*/ Suicide Prevention Lifeline During the transition to "988", Americans who need help should continue to contact the National Suicide Prevention...
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categoryRequest for Dispute Assistance for Access to Communications
October 19, 2021
If you are unable to access telecommunications, advanced telecommunications services or equipment, or mobile phone internet browsers because of your...
Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications
October 4, 2021
Lifeline is the FCC's program to help make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. Lifeline provides subscribers a discount...
E-Rate: Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries
September 15, 2021
The FCC's E-rate program makes telecommunications and information services more affordable for schools and libraries.
FCC/FEMA Emergency Communications Tips
August 29, 2021
The FCC and FEMA recommend the following tips for communicating during an emergency, including how to prepare for an emergency and what to do during...
Plan Ahead for Phase Out of 3G Cellular Networks and Service
August 23, 2021
*/ If your mobile phone is more than a few years old, you may need to upgrade your device before your mobile provider shuts down its 3G network, to...
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
August 19, 2021
The Wireless Emergency Alerts system is an essential part of America's emergency preparedness. Since its launch in 2012, the WEA system been used...
Wireless Connections and Bluetooth Security Tips
July 27, 2021
Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth connections can be vulnerable points of access for data or identity theft. Fortunately, there are many ways to decrease...
Information on Each Section of Form 477
June 30, 2021
For Form 477 Filings as of December 31, 2019 to the Present: Fixed Broadband Deployment: Terms | Formatting Info | Sample File | Excel Template |...
Call Blocking Tools and Resources
June 29, 2021
Call blocking is a tool used by phone companies to stop illegal and unwanted calls from reaching your phone.