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...

Filing an Informal Complaint

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...