Message-ID: <20220312184844.1B7D7815@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu>
Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2022 18:48:44 +0000 (UTC)
From: Bill Horne <malQRMassimilation@gmail.com>
Subject: Find free or low-cost laptops and computers
Blog post by Spencer Duncan
Experts say that "insufficient access to large-screen devices -
desktops, laptops, or tablets - can have negative consequences for
people of all ages." Research shows that 19% of Philadelphia
households still do not have any working computer, which is critical
to fully participate in today's society.
This post lays out resources for residents to get free or low-cost devices.
Need a computer?
https://www.phila.gov/2022-03-07-find-free-or-low-cost-laptops-and-computers/
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Message-ID: <20220312190557.4C9D0815@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu>
Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2022 19:05:57 +0000 (UTC)
From: Sean Murphy <murphy.s@remove-this.telecomdigest.net>
Subject: Broadband Data Collection
The need for accurate data pinpointing where broadband service is
available, and where it is not available, has never been
greater. Service providers and governments use broadband maps to make
decisions about where service is needed and how to fund the expansion
of broadband services.
The FCC is in the process of updating its current broadband maps with
more detailed and precise information on the availability of fixed and
mobile broadband services. The Broadband Data Collection (BDC) program
will give the FCC, industry, state, local and Tribal government
entities, and consumers the tools they need to improve the accuracy of
existing maps.
https://www.fcc.gov/BroadbandData
Message-ID: <20220312185856.45B33815@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu>
Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2022 18:58:56 +0000 (UTC)
From: Sean Murphy <murphy.s@remove-this.telecomdigest.net>
Subject: Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts
Unwanted calls - including illegal and spoofed robocalls - are the
FCC's top consumer complaint and our top consumer protection
priority. These include complaints from consumers whose numbers are
being spoofed or whose calls are being mistakenly blocked or labeled
as a possible scam call by a robocall blocking app or service. The FCC
is committed to doing what we can to protect you from these unwelcome
situations and is cracking down on illegal calls in a variety of ways:
- Issuing hundreds of millions of dollars in enforcement actions
against illegal robocallers.
- Empowering phone companies to block by default illegal or unwanted
calls based on reasonable call analytics before the calls reach
consumers.
- Allowing consumer options on tools to block calls from any number
that doesn't appear on a customer's contact list or other "white
list."
- Requiring phone companies to implement caller ID authentication to
help reduce illegal spoofing.
- Making consumer complaint data available to enable better call
blocking and labeling solutions.
Check out the consumer guide on Call Blocking Tools and Resources,
which includes information on many of the call blocking and labeling
tools currently available to consumers.
Learn more about FCC Initiatives to Combat Robocalls and Spoofing and
download the FCC Report on Robocalls.
File a complaint with the FCC if you believe you have received an
illegal call or text, or if you think you're the victim of a spoofing
scam. Click the tabs below for tips, FAQs and resources.
https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/stop-unwanted-robocalls-and-texts
