Call Blocking Tools and Resources

Consumer GuideGet tips for avoiding unwanted calls and texts and information about FCC rules on robocalls, texts, call spoofing, political calls and t...

Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts

FCC Robocall HeadlinesFCC Orders Voice Service Provider to Cease Illegal Robocall Campaign Marketing Lending Services | Public Notice [PDF]FCC Require...

Loud Commercials on TV

Do television commercial advertisements sometimes seem louder than the shows they accompany? TV stations are prohibited from boosting the average volu...

Cell Phone Unlocking

Technological Compatibility: A device that works on one wireless provider's network may not be technologically compatible with another wireless ...

Audio Description

Audio description is audio-narrated descriptions of a television program's key visual elements. These descriptions are inserted into natural pauses in...

Operation of Wireless Microphones

The FCC has made a number of changes to the wireless microphone rules over the years. As a result, some equipment that was previously used by local th...

Caller ID Spoofing

FCC Consumer Video: Don't Hang On, Hang Up! To watch this video with captions, hit play, click on the settings icon, then click "Subtitles/CC" and sel...