You can follow today’s FCC Town Hall on Robocalls, starting at 1:30pm EDT, through the conversation window on our event page. #RobocallChat

The FCC will host a Twitter town hall tomorrow from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm EDT to answer consumers’ questions about and provide information on robocalls. The public is encouraged to participate in this online conversation by following #RobocallChat and submitting questions using the hashtag. This conversation will revolve around robocall rules and FCC actions to protect consumers from unwanted calls, including scams like those highlighted in this alert. Senior commission staff will address questions through the account of Gigi B. Sohn, Counselor to the Chairman, at the Twitter handle: @GigiBSohnFCC

Consumers should be on the lookout for callers pretending to be government or law enforcement officials demanding immediate payment to protect the consumer – or the consumer’s family or friends – from arrest or some other legal action. The caller then advises the consumer that he or she can resolve the problem immediately by paying with store gift cards, often Apple iTunes gift cards. The consumer is instructed to provide the card’s access code, which allows the scammer to use or sell the gift card to third parties. Government agencies and legitimate companies never call consumers to seek payment via gift cards.

Reminder: Nominations for membership to the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee are due by December 5, 2016. For more details, visit http://go.usa.gov/xkwDf

Did you miss the industry-led Robocall Strike Force meeting discussing ways to prevent unwanted robocalls? Watch the video here: http://go.usa.gov/xkwQN

The FCC recently released a report outlining actions taken to protect consumers while promoting the competition & ingenuity that keep markets thriving. #ProtectingConsumers

Reminder: 11/10 #C2HFCC webinar focusing on how government agencies can use the #broadband #health mapping tool. Details on the event here: http://go.usa.gov/xkpbX

The mission of the FCC’s Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC) is to advise the Commission on the many telecommunications issues affecting local, state and Tribal governments. Officials from state, local and Tribal governments interested in serving on the IAC can submit their applications to the IAC here: http://go.usa.gov/xkwDf #FCC101

Whether it’s people with disabilities or the residents of our most isolated rural communities, the FCC is committed to making sure all Americans have access to modern communications. Read Chairman Wheeler's proposal for the November Open meeting on a series of items that could improve wireless coverage in Rural America http://go.usa.gov/xksmd #OpenMtgFCC

Today, Chairman Wheeler is proposing new rules to close LTE “dead zones” on the nation’s highways and byways and expand mobile coverage in rural areas and Tribal Lands through Mobility Fund Phase II. Learn more here: http://go.usa.gov/xksmd #OpenMtgFCC

Broadband consumers deserve greater control over how their personal information is used and shared by Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The rules adopted today by the FCC require ISPs to provide clear notification about the types of information collected about consumers and how and for what purposes the information would be shared with other entities. The rules also require ISPs to take reasonable steps to keep customer data secure. More details on the FCC’s #privacy rules can be found here: http://go.usa.gov/xksnw #ProtectingConsumers

Today, the Commission adopted rules that require broadband Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to protect the privacy of their customers. The rules ensure broadband customers have meaningful choice, greater transparency and strong security protections for their personal information collected by ISPs. Learn more about the new rules here: http://go.usa.gov/xksBU #ProtectingConsumers #OpenMtgFCC

Today at 9:30am EDT, at the FCC’s monthly Open Meeting, the Commission will consider proposed rules for protecting the privacy of consumers and more. Read the full agenda here: http://go.usa.gov/xkwP5 #OpenMtgFCC

Tomorrow, the industry-led Robocall Strike Force will meet at 1pm EDT to discuss ways to prevent, detect and filter unwanted robocalls. For more info, visit: http://go.usa.gov/xkwQN #StopRobocalls #ProtectingConsumers

Today, we are proud to announce our latest enhancements to the Consumer Help Center. We have added a “Tell Your Story” feature that gives consumers a new way to share with us their concerns and observations about a provider, a policy, or an issue affecting them or their communities generally. The redesigned Help Center webpage also provides easier access to all of the FCC’s consumer guides as well as the latest updates to consumer-related information on FCC.gov. Learn about all of the enhancements to the FCC’s Consumer Help Center here: http://go.usa.gov/xkGge #ProtectingConsumers

On this day in 1861, the Pony Express was brought to an end by the opening of the transcontinental #telegraph. The miracle of moving mail from the east to the west coast in ten days meant little, when the telegraph could send near-instantaneous messages over the same distance. It was the modern day text. #FCCGov #Telecom #TodayInHistory #Flashback (Photo credit: Smithsonian)

The FCC has reauthorized its Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC) and is seeking new members. The mission of the IAC is to advise the Commission on the many telecommunications issues affecting local, state and Tribal governments. Members must be state, local or Tribal officials. Nominations for membership are due by December 5, 2016. For more details, visit: http://go.usa.gov/xkwDf

#FBF Telephone tokens were once common in both the United States and other parts of the world and were used to make calls at public #phones. The Scovill Manufacturing Company produced this telephone token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including: medals, coins and transportation tokens. #FCCGov #Telecom #History (Photo credit: Smithsonian)

#FCC101 The Enforcement Bureau is the primary FCC unit responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Communications Act, the Commission's rules, orders, and various licensing terms and conditions. The Enforcement Bureau's mission is to investigate and respond quickly to potential unlawful conduct to ensure: consumer protection, promote robust competition; efficient and responsible use of the public airwaves; and strict compliance with public safety-related rules.

At its October 27 Open Meeting, the Commission will consider adopting rules requiring broadband providers to protect customer #privacy and more. Read the agenda here: http://go.usa.gov/xkvJ2 #OpenMtgFCC