Incarcerated People’s Communications Services
Legislation Expands FCC's Authority over Incarcerated People's Communications ServicesIn January 2023, the President signed bipartisan legislation giv...
Military Service Members and Wireless Phone Service
Are you a service member who is being relocated to a location that does not support your cellular telephone contract? Is your relocation for a p...
Broadcast News Distortion
The FCC's authority to take action on complaints about the accuracy or bias of news networks, stations, reporters or commentators in how they cover �...
Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts
Recent FCC Robocall HeadlinesAI RobocallsFCC Proposes $2M Fine Against Carrier Behind N.H. Robocalls (5/28/24)FCC Proposes $6M Fine For N.H. Robocalls...
Call Blocking Tools and Resources
Consumer Call Blocking AvailabilityFCC Report: June 29, 2021FCC Report: June 25, 2020Consumer GuideGet tips for avoiding unwanted calls and texts and ...
Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted by Congress in 2000 to address concerns about children's access to obscene or harmful c...
FCC Rules for Junk Faxes
Related InformationConsumer Guide: Stop Unwanted Robocalls and TextsUnsolicited advertisements sent to your fax machine are sometimes called "junk fax...
Regulation of Cable TV Rates
FCC Adopts 'All-In' Cable and Satellite Video PricingThe FCC has adopted rules requiring cable and satellite TV providers to specify the "all-in" pric...
Deep-Fake Audio and Video Links Make Robocalls and Scam Texts Harder to Spot
The Commission Takes ActionThe Commission has unanimously approved a Declaratory Ruling that AI-generated voice calls be classified as robocalls under...
International Roaming: Using Your Mobile Phone in Other Countries
Before traveling abroad, check U.S. Department of State travel advisories.Planning to take your mobile device along on an international trip? Roaming ...