# 47 CFR § 10.240: Notification to new subscribers of non-participation in WEA

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.240

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 CFR § 10.240
- **Heading:** Notification to new subscribers of non-participation in WEA
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 47—Telecommunication > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 10—WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS > Subpart B—Election To Participate in Wireless Emergency Alerts System

## Text

(a) A CMS provider that elects not to transmit WEA Alert Messages, in part or in whole, shall provide clear and conspicuous notice, which takes into account the needs of persons with disabilities, to new subscribers of its non-election or partial election to provide Alert messages at the point-of-sale.
(b) The point-of-sale includes stores, kiosks, third party reseller locations, web sites (proprietary or third party), and any other venue through which the CMS provider's devices and services are marketed or sold.
(c) CMS Providers electing to transmit alerts “in part” shall use the following notification:
NOTICE REGARDING TRANSMISSION OF WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS (Commercial Mobile Alert Service)
[[CMS provider]] has chosen to offer wireless emergency alerts, including enhanced geo-targeting, within portions of its service area, as defined by the terms and conditions of its service agreement, on wireless emergency alert capable devices. There is no additional charge for these wireless emergency alerts.
Wireless emergency alerts, including enhanced geo-targeting, may not be available on all devices or in the entire service area, or if a subscriber is outside of the [[CMS provider]] service area. For details on the availability of this service and wireless emergency alert capable devices, including the availability and benefits of enhanced geo-targeting, please ask a sales representative, or go to [[CMS provider's URL]].
Notice required by FCC Rule 47 CFR 10.240 (Commercial Mobile Alert Service)
(d) CMS providers electing in whole not to transmit alerts shall use the following notification language:
NOTICE TO NEW AND EXISTING SUBSCRIBERS REGARDING TRANSMISSION OF WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS (Commercial Mobile Alert Service)
[[CMS provider]] presently does not transmit wireless emergency alerts. Notice required by FCC Rule 47 CFR 10.240 (Commercial Mobile Alert Service).
[73 FR 54525, Sept. 22, 2008, as amended at 78 FR 16807, Mar. 19, 2013; 83 FR 8623, Feb. 28, 2018]

## Nearby sections

- [47 CFR § 10.1 § 10.1 Basis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.1.md)
- [47 CFR § 10.2 § 10.2 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.2.md)
- [47 CFR § 10.10 § 10.10 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.10.md)
- [47 CFR § 10.210 § 10.210 WEA participation election procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.210.md)
- [47 CFR § 10.220 § 10.220 Withdrawal of election to participate in WEA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.220.md)
- [47 CFR § 10.240 § 10.240 Notification to new subscribers of non-participation in WEA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.240.md)
- [47 CFR § 10.250 § 10.250 Notification to existing subscribers of non-participation in WEA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.250.md)
- [47 CFR § 10.270 § 10.270 Subscribers' right to terminate subscription.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.270.md)
- [47 CFR § 10.280 § 10.280 Subscribers' right to opt out of WEA notifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.280.md)
- [47 CFR § 10.320 § 10.320 Provider alert gateway requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.320.md)
- [47 CFR § 10.330 § 10.330 Provider infrastructure requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.330.md)
- [47 CFR § 10.340 § 10.340 Digital television transmission towers retransmission capability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.340.md)
- [47 CFR § 10.350 § 10.350 WEA testing and proficiency training requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.350.md)
- [47 CFR § 10.400 § 10.400 Classification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-47-10.400.md)

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