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Missing and Endangered Persons Alerts CodeThe FCC proposed a new event code option to deliver critical messages to the public over television and radi...
Consumer GuideGet tips for avoiding unwanted calls and texts and information about FCC rules on robocalls, texts, call spoofing, political calls and t...
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Technological CompatibilityA device that works on one wireless provider's network may not be technologically compatible with another wireless provider...
Audio description is audio-narrated descriptions of a television program's key visual elements. These descriptions are inserted into natural pauses in...
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...
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...
[accordion collapsed]Do I need to be admitted to the bar to participate in the Honors Program?When we accept applications from graduating and recently...
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Consumers can file a complaint with the FCC on issues about phone equipment and services, internet service, and TV and radio services. The types of co...