Electronic Media: Keeping Children Safe

It can be a daily struggle to stay on top of your child's electronic media exposure. Get some tips from the FCC's Parent's Place. The site offers tips on television shows (ratings & parental blocking) and online safety.

Alerts for Data Overage Charges

Soon smartphone, cell phone & other wireless device owners will receive automatic alerts before going over the agreed data usage plan. This is due to an agreement between the FCC & CTIA (The wireless association). The White House Blog post, Celebrating an Innovative Approach to Consumer Protection, has a good description of the agreement along with links to the announcements.

What is Caller ID Spoofing?

Learn more about caller ID spoofing & how you can keep yourself from becoming a victim.

The New fcc.gov

The FCC has unveiled their new look: http://beta.fcc.gov/.