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The FCC has expanded its campaign for military service members, Department of
Defense civilians, their friends and families. See
press release. Word |
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Difficulty in accessing telecommunications services or just the high
cost of calling can keep men and women serving away from home from keeping
in touch with their friends and family.
The original "Calling Home" program was launched in May,
2002, during Armed Forces Appreciation Month. See
press release
The expanded version provides a portal through which military families
can easily access fact sheets, consumer bulletins and brochures that will
provide them with important information to help them make informed choices
in telecommunications goods and services.
"This is an especially appropriate time for us to be thinking
about the sacrifices made by members of the Services and Defense
Department civilians", said K. Dane Snowden, Chief, FCC Consumer
& Governmental Affairs Bureau. "It’s also a perfect time to
think about ways we can make their lives a little easier," he said.
Check out our consumer brochure "Calling Home:
What You should Know" for important information and great tips on
staying in touch. Acrobat
version of brochure.
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