Remember to Rescan

If you watch free over-the-air television with an antenna, you should rescan your TV set periodically to make sure you're receiving all the available ...

Loud Commercials on TV

FCC Seeks Comment on Loud Commercial RulesOn Feb. 27, 2025, the Commission approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to update commercial loudness rule...

Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts

FCC Robocall HeadlinesFCC Expands Use of Tool to Block Fake 'Government' Robocallers | Order [PDF]FCC Orders Voice Service Provider to Cease Illegal R...

Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)

Missing and Endangered Persons Alerts CodeThe FCC proposed a new event code option to deliver critical messages to the public over television and radi...

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...

Cell Phone Unlocking

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

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...