Mystic Alerts Act allows satellite transmission of emergency alerts by commercial mobile service providers.
The Mystic Alerts Act enables commercial mobile service providers to transmit emergency alerts via satellite to subscribers using compatible devices. Providers must notify the Federal Communications Commission of their election to transmit alerts by satellite and agree to follow FCC standards. Providers can opt out of satellite transmission without liability. Subscribers can opt out of receiving alerts, and providers must prevent such devices from receiving alerts via satellite. Providers cannot charge extra for this service.
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