International Roaming: Using Your Mobile Phone in Other Countries January 15, 2021Planning to take your mobile device along on an international trip? Roaming rules and rates are complicated and vary from one carrier to the next, so... En Español
Surcharges for International Calls to Wireless Phones January 15, 2021Placing a long distance call from your wireline telephone in the U.S. to a wireless phone in another country may result in a surcharge on your bill... En Español
Cybersecurity Tips for International Travelers January 15, 2021When traveling internationally, remember that your mobile phone and other personal communications devices transmit and store your personal... En Español
Check Basic Rates Before Making International Calls January 15, 2021Basic rates are non-discounted rates for international calls from landline phones made by customers who have not signed up for a monthly... En Español
Unauthorized Radio Operation January 14, 2021Federal law generally prohibits radio broadcasts without a license issued by the FCC. Anyone found operating a radio station without FCC... En Español
Radio Call-In or Shock Jock Programs January 13, 2021"Call-in" programs are not required to discuss community issues, and broadcasters are not obligated to give any individual an opportunity to... En Español
Obscene, Indecent and Profane Broadcasts January 13, 2021Federal law prohibits obscene, indecent and profane content from being broadcast on the radio or TV. En Español
Sponsorship Identification Rules January 13, 2021When a broadcast station transmits any matter for which money, service, or other valuable consideration is paid or promised to, or charged or... En Español
Interception and Divulgence of Radio Communications January 13, 2021Federal and state laws make intercepting and divulging radio communications illegal and punishable by severe criminal penalties, with certain... En Español
Low Power FM Radio Scams January 13, 2021The FCC is aware of scams targeting low power FM radio station applicants. Applicants report they have received emails or letters offering to "jet... En Español