What is the SMSGOV?

SMSGOV.com is home to the Toll Free Advisory Committee (TAC). The Toll Free Advisory Committee (TAC) is a self regulated association of telecom companies. We work as an external layer within the toll free industry. We aggregate news and information involving Responsible Organizations and regulatory agencies including the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the Service [...]

How to Contact SMSGOV With Any Questions

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Protected: 888 Numbers Becoming More Sought After

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Despite Mass De-Activations of 800 Numbers, Supplies Still Dwindling

A recent plea for the deactivation of unused 800 numbers resulted in a surge of numbers returned to the main database. But despite these mass replacements, the supply of available toll free numbers continues to dwindle as thousands of subscribers register for a 1- 800 number each day. According to the Federal Communications Commission, toll [...]

California “Hands Free” Cell Phone Law July 1st 2008

California Senate Bill 1613 (SB1613) signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006 says, Californians will have to put down their cell phone while driving and become hands-free by July 1st 2008.The new driving law, brought forward by Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, requires motorists to use a hands-free device when using a cell phone while [...]

California SB 33

SB 33 DIGEST : This bill prohibits persons who are under the age of 18 years from using a wireless telephone or other mobile service device while operating a motor vehicle.

VoIP Attacks are Real

TMCNET.com Presents A new WebCast dealing with the vulnerability behind VoIP telephone systems. June 30, 2008 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT

What ability does law enforcement have to monitor phone calls?

Emerging technology has raised questions about how, and under what circumstances and situations, law enforcement agencies can tap into and trace phone calls. As new and enhanced telecommunications systems develop, the debate over this issue becomes more intense. At this point, law enforcement officers and intelligence agencies can seek permission from the courts to enact [...]

Assistance Capability Requirements for Wireline, Cellular, and PCS Telecommunications Carriers

Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act  (CALEA) Assistance capability requirements for wireline, cellular, and PCS telecommunications carriers (a) Definitions. Call identifying information. Call identifying information means dialing or signaling information that identifies the origin, direction, destination, or termination of each communication generated or received by a subscriber by means of any equipment, facility, or service [...]

CALEA – Tap and Trace Capabilities

In October 1994, Congress took action to protect public safety and ensure national security by enacting the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (CALEA), Pub. L. No. 103-414, 108 Stat. 4279. The law further defines the existing statutory obligation of telecommunications carriers to assist law enforcement in executing electronic surveillance pursuant to court [...]

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