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About Federal Communications Commission

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is a United States government agency, created, directed, and empowered by Congressional statute (see 47|151 and 47|154), and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current president.

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The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 as the successor to the Federal Radio Commission and is charged with regulating all non-Federal Government use of the radio spectrum (including radio and television broadcasting), and all interstate telecommunications (wire, satellite and cable) as well as all international communications that originate or terminate in the United States. It is an important factor in US telecommunication policy.
The FCC took over wire communication regulation from the Interstate Commerce Commission.

The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.

It is organized into seven Bureaus and ten Staff Offices.

'The Bureaus’ include processing applications for licenses and other filings, analyzing complaints, conducting investigations, developing and implementing regulations, and participating in hearings.
* The Consumer & Governmental Affairs (CGB) develops and implements the FCC's consumer policies, including disability access. CGB serves as the public face of the FCC through outreach and education, as well as through their Consumer Center, which is responsible for responding to consumer inquiries and complaints. CGB also maintains collaborative partnerships with state, local, and tribal governments in such areas as emergency preparedness and implementation of new technologies.

*The Enforcement Bureau (EB) is responsible for enforcement of provisions of the Communications Act 1934, FCC rules, FCC orders, and terms and conditions of station authorizations. Major areas of enforcement that are handled by the Enforcement Bureau are consumer protection, local competition, public safety, and homeland security.

*The International Bureau (IB) develops international policies in telecommunications, such as coordination of frequency allocation and orbital assignments so as to minimize cases of international electromagnetic interference involving U.S. licensees. The International Bureau also oversees FCC compliance with the international Radio Regulations and other international agreements.

*The Media Bureau (MB) develops, recommends and administers the policy and licensing programs relating to electronic media, including cable television, broadcast television, and radio in the United States and its territories. The Media Bureau also handles post-licensing matters regarding direct broadcast satellite service.

*The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) handles nearly all FCC domestic wireless telecommunications programs, policies, and outreach initiatives. Wireless services include: amateur radio; cellular networks; paging; Personal Communications Service; and Part 27 Wireless Communications Services (WCS) such as Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) and fixed, mobile, and broadcast services on the 700 MHz Band.

*The Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) develops policy concerning wireline telecommunications. The Wireline Competition Bureau’s main objective is to promote growth and economical investments in wireline technology infrastructure, development, markets, and services.

* Establishment of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau is a priority of Chairman Kevin Martin. The Bureau was launched in 2006.

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  2. AT&T looks to wireless as saviour of mobile and legacy networks

    Explore Article gomonews.com (Dec 31 2009) Americas

    AT&T looks to wireless as saviour of mobile and legacy networks ...d easier to use - like mobile phones and VoIP services like Skype. So AT&T has suggested to the Federal Communications Commission that regulations for wireline networks be dropped, and pure wireless networks be introduced. AT&... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Technology   AT&T   Skype

  3. Verizon Sees Advanced Apps On LTE Network

    Explore Article InformationWeek (Dec 22 2009) Americas

    ...hich is a Verizon Communications-Vodafone partnership, spent $9.36 billion for the spectrum in a Federal Communications Commission auction last year. At the time, the firm's CEO and president Lowell McAdam promised a "t... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Technology   W. David Gardner   Lowell McAdam

  4. FCC’s broadband coordinator warns of spectrum shortage

    Explore Article TELEPHONY Online (Oct 21 2009)

    ...ming spectrum shortage, Blair Levin, executive director of the Omnibus Broadband Initiative for the Federal Communications Commission, told SuperCOMM attendees todayLooking for our newsletter content? Subscribe now and get access to... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Technology   iPhone   AT&T

  5. FCC Begins Google Voice Inquiry

    Explore Article InformationWeek (Oct 9 2009) Congress & FCC

    Responding to complaints from AT&T and members of Congress, the FCC on Friday asked Google to explain how it operates its Google Voice service. (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   AT&T   FCC   Thomas Claburn

  6. CEA Developer Contest Aims to Help the Economic Recovery

    Explore Article jkOnTheRun (Oct 7 2009)

    ...novation and entrepreneurial activity are at work across America. Examples: An app that mashes up Federal Communications Commission broadband data over a Google Map to show the need for high-speed Internet deployment in rural areas... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   iPhone   Federal Communications Commission

  7. Facing FCC Scrutiny, AT&T Backs Down, Allows Internet Phone Apps On iPhone

    Explore Article mocoNews (Oct 6 2009) Mobile Applications , Smartphones , Congress & FCC

    ...e usage, as other devices were free to use Skype and other similar services. The reversal follows a Federal Communications Commission investigation into why Google (NSDQ: GOOG) Voice app was barred from Apple’s App Store. (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   iPhone   AT&T   Federal Communications Commission

  8. AT&T to Allow VoIP Calls Over 3G Network; Skype Fans Rejoice

    Explore Article GigaOM (Oct 6 2009)

    AT&T to Allow VoIP Calls Over 3G Network; Skype Fans Rejoice ...3G connection. Skype and other VoIP providers had complained loudly about AT&T’s clampdown. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) had started investigating AT&T [...] AT&T to Allow VoIP Calls Over 3G Network; Skype ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   iPhone   AT&T   Federal Communications Commission

  9. Docs Want Their Own Airwaves and Other Gems From the FCC Wireless Probe

    Explore Article GigaOM (Oct 1 2009) Congress & FCC , Handset Exclusivity

    So far this week, more than 15 organizations have filed their comments addressing the Federal Communications Commission inquiry about competition and innovation in the wireless industry, and they’re pretty much what one... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   AT&T   Federal Communications Commission   FCC

  10. AT&T to Google: So You Wanna Be a Phone Company?

    Explore Article GigaOM (Sep 25 2009) Congress & FCC

    AT&T to Google: So You Wanna Be a Phone Company? ...oogle’s voice service has drawn the ire of everyone from AT&T to Apple Today, Ma Bell asked the Federal Communications Commission to investigate Google Voice on the grounds that [...] AT&T to Google: So You Wanna Be a Phone C... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   AT&T   Google Voice   Federal Communications Commission

  11. AT&T On Track For Subscriber Growth

    Explore Article InformationWeek (Sep 18 2009) Smartphones , Americas , Handset Exclusivity

    ...y U.S. carrier to offer the iPhone since 2007, and it is reportedly looking to extend the deal. The Federal Communications Commission is currently probing the wireless industry, and it will be investigating whether exclusive handset ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Technology   iPhone   AT&T

  12. Apple Rejected Google Apps Because They Were Better

    Explore Article GigaOM (Sep 18 2009) Congress & FCC

    Apple Rejected Google Apps Because They Were Better Google today made public the redacted parts of its letter addressed to the Federal Communications Commission written after Apple had rejected the Google Voice application from the iPhone. The redacted portion... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   iPhone   Apple   Google

  13. Sprint CEO: Exclusivity Periods Should Be Questioned

    Explore Article InformationWeek (Sep 18 2009) Smartphones , Handset Exclusivity

    ...r own exclusive flagship handsets with the BlackBerry Storm, myTouch 3G, and Pre, respectively. The Federal Communications Commission is in the middle of a wide-reaching probe into the wireless industry, and is examining whether hand... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Palm Pre   iPhone   AT&T

  14. Experts urge more study of cellphone radiation, especially on kids

    Explore Article textually.org (Sep 16 2009) Congress & FCC

    ...human health, and the group did so again Monday after the hearing. CTIA's view is shared by the Federal Communications Commission, which sets cellphone radiation standards for the USA. The problem: The FCC's standards were... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Federal Communications Commission

  15. AP: FCC inquiries could spawn new wireless regulations

    Explore Article Google (Aug 31 2009) Congress & FCC , Handset Exclusivity

    The Federal Communications Commission is taking a closer look at the practices of the wireless industry, potentially the first step towar... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   iPhone   AT&T   Google

  16. FCC Probes Wireless Industry Competition

    Explore Article InformationWeek (Aug 28 2009) Mobile Applications , Congress & FCC , Handset Exclusivity

    FCC Probes Wireless Industry Competition With inquiries into spectrum availability and consumer protections, the Federal Communications Commission assumes a bigger role in shaping the framework for mobile networks. The government agency launched... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   iPhone   AT&T   T-Mobile

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