Check Basic Rates Before Making International Calls
January 15, 2021
Basic rates are non-discounted rates for international calls from landline phones made by customers who have not signed up for a monthly...
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categoryInternational Roaming: Using Your Mobile Phone in Other Countries
January 15, 2021
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, so...
Surcharges for International Calls to Wireless Phones
January 15, 2021
Placing a long distance call from your wireline telephone in the U.S. to a wireless phone in another country may result in a surcharge on your bill...
Cybersecurity Tips for International Travelers
January 15, 2021
When traveling internationally, remember that your mobile phone and other personal communications devices transmit and store your personal...
Unauthorized Radio Operation
January 14, 2021
Federal law generally prohibits radio broadcasts without a license issued by the FCC. Anyone found operating a radio station without FCC...
Radio Call-In or Shock Jock Programs
January 13, 2021
"Call-in" programs are not required to discuss community issues, and broadcasters are not obligated to give any individual an opportunity to...
Obscene, Indecent and Profane Broadcasts
January 13, 2021
Federal law prohibits obscene, indecent and profane content from being broadcast on the radio or TV.
Sponsorship Identification Rules
January 13, 2021
When a broadcast station transmits any matter for which money, service, or other valuable consideration is paid or promised to, or charged or...
Interception and Divulgence of Radio Communications
January 13, 2021
Federal and state laws make intercepting and divulging radio communications illegal and punishable by severe criminal penalties, with certain...
Low Power FM Radio Scams
January 13, 2021
The FCC is aware of scams targeting low power FM radio station applicants. Applicants report they have received emails or letters offering to "jet...