On February 2, 2022, FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel announced that she has presented to her fellow Commissioners an order that will declare that technology that leaves "ringless" voicemails on consumer cell phones is subject to FCC robocalling restrictions.
How you can save $50 a month on internet service payments
A consumer alert: A discounted internet service. The FCC is offering many households $50 off their monthly bill. Find out the easiest way to sign up. Author: Niccole Caan (KENS 5) Published: 6:45 PM CDT May 13, 2021 Updated: 7:15 PM CDT May 13, 2021
SAN ANTONIO The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is offering an Emergency Broadband Benefit. It is a pandemic-related program to make the internet more affordable and accessible both on your phone and computer. It is $50 off your monthly internet bill. It is for existing and new services.
Before you apply, you need to qualify. You are eligible if any member of your household meets one of these criteria:
Watch for vaccination sign-up scams By CNN staff | March 1, 2021 at 3:28 PM CST - Updated March 1 at 3:35 PM
(CNN) – The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is expanding, but getting an appointment can be challenging.
Preying on people’s desperation, scammers are stepping in.
Watch out for texts or robocalls asking you to pay to get on a vaccine list.
Also, don’t click on links in texts or emails offering fake opportunities to get the shot.
“Older adults are being prioritized for vaccinations, and while they are not necessarily the group that is most likely to be scammed, that honor, if you could say honor, belongs to 18 to 25-year-olds, according to recent studies,” said Patrick Webre of the Federal Communication Commission’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. “But older adults do tend to lose more money when they are scanned.”