FCC requires internet providers to show customers fees with broadband 'nutrition labels'

This is a part of FCC's ongoing effort to improve pricing transparency. In a news release, the FCC said total costs include extraneous fees that can often unexpectedly accumulate for users. Read More

Consumer Group Calls for Better Telecom Service

Telecom consumers express discontent, particularly with Virgin Media's poor service and price hikes. Calls for industry-wide improvement intensify. Read More

FCC to Vote on Restoring Net Neutrality

and consumer protection. If adopted, the proposal would ensure that broadband services are treated as an essential resource deserving of FCC oversight under Title II authority, Rosenworcel said. Read More

FCC rolls out mandatory ‘nutrition labels’ for internet providers’ plans

Known as “consumer broadband labels ... a close eye to see if there are any issues with implementation,” said an FCC official on the call. Read More

FCC puts net neutrality back up for debate

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has announced the commission will vote during its April open meeting to restore net neutrality, which would bring back a national standard for broadband reliability, ... Read More

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The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies. The number ... Read More

Don't say yes when caller asks 'Can you hear me now?'

Usually, the caller will hang up immediately after you respond to the question "Can you hear me?," the alert said. However, some consumers report that the calls ... The FCC in February issued ... Read More

Layin’ It on the Line: Spam calls to scams – A progression of pernicious practices

Furthermore, they employ techniques such as caller ID spoofing to make their calls appear legitimate or to mimic trusted entities like government agencies, banks or well-known companies. Read More

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What to do when your own number appears to ring your home phone

If you are like me and refuse to give up your home landline ... How do you think phone companies should address scam calls and caller ID spoofing? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com ... Read More

Don't say yes when caller asks 'Can you hear me now?'

on the phone when you pick up ... Caller ID to screen calls and consider not answering numbers you don't know). If it's urgent, they'll call you back, the BBB said. The BBB suggests reading the ... Read More