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Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 11:15 am
Implementing the TRACED Act to Combat Illegal Robocalls
Today we are launching a new webpage that showcases the FCC’s work to protect consumers from illegal robocalls , using the...
Blogs
Preventing Smart Phone Theft & Protecting Your Personal Information
Combatting smart phone theft is a multi-faceted challenge that requires the efforts of and coordination among industry...
Celebrating National Consumer Protection Week
This week, March 1-7, 2015, the FCC is celebrating National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), joining with a coalition of more...
Hurricane Season's Coming: 11 Practical Tips to Help You Stay Connected When Disaster Strikes
When an emergency occurs, most of us reach for the phone to check on loved ones and, if needed, call for help. Yet in past...
National Consumer Protection Week
The FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) strives to make life better for the American consumer. One way we...
FCC Chairman Genachowski Honored By D.C. Chief of Police for Spearheading Fight against Smartphone Theft & Related Assaults
Last night, D.C. Chief of Police Cathy Lanier honored Chairman Genachowski with the Chief of Police Medal of Merit Award for...
Lifeline To Our World
Imagine for a moment what your life would be like without a phone, corded or wireless. How would you contact emergency...
Supporting Calling Plan Rights for Military Service Members
Celebrating the birth of our nation reminds us of the sacrifices our forefathers made for our liberty, and the sacrifices the...
A Call for Nominations: FCC Chairman's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility
The Commission recently announced that it would be accepting nominations for the second annual Chairman's Awards for...