Remember to Rescan
December 7, 2018
*/ Sometimes digital TV channels change. Some stations may stop broadcasting or change frequencies, while new stations on different channels may...
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categoryPorting: Keeping Your Phone Number When You Change Providers
December 7, 2018
If you're switching service providers and remaining in the same geographic area, you can keep your existing phone number. This process – often...
Personal Radio Services
December 7, 2018
Personal radio services are short-range, low-power radio communications using a device or devices that operate much like walkie-talkies. Personal...
Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts
November 8, 2018
Under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the FCC plays a crucial role in helping consumers stop unwanted calls, text messages and faxes.
International Long Distance Calling Made Simple Tip Sheet
October 30, 2018
1. Check with your long distance service provider to find out how to dial internationally from the U.S. The procedure for calling Canada and most...
ULS Narrowbanding Tools
October 3, 2018
1) Modifying Wideband Emissions Using the Narrowband Tool: 1. Log in to the narrowbanding tool, https://wireless2.fcc.gov/narrowband/login.faces with...
Caller ID Spoofing
September 26, 2018
Caller ID spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing...
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
September 18, 2018
The Wireless Emergency Alerts system is an essential part of America's emergency preparedness. Since its launch in 2012, the WEA system been used...
FCC/FEMA Tips for Communicating During an Emergency
September 17, 2018
Tips for preparing for an emergency and what to do during an emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions -- Attorney Honors Program
September 12, 2018
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...