FCC hits the road for rural Appalachian outreach tour - Entrepreneur Generations

Representatives from the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau are visiting towns in West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee over the next few days to help local citizens and representative groups learn more about issues that affect their daily lives. Reps will also meet privately with local leaders to discuss concerns.

Topics to be covered in the free and open to the public informational events include:

• Robocalls, spoofing, scam alerts
• Slamming, cramming and other telephone bill related items
• Television Broadcast Transition (What consumers need to know; how to take action; Broadcast TV Stations in your area will be affected)
• Broadband and Digital Inclusion: encouraging everyone to get online
• Telehealth
• Lost and Stolen Mobile Devices – Protecting Mobile Devices
• How to make your views heard at the FCC
• How to file complaints and comments with the FCC

Click here to learn more about the Appalachian Region Consumer Outreach Rural Tour, including a schedule of tour stops and private meetings.

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