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What is the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)?

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the U.S. federal government’s regulatory agency for the majority of telecommunications activity within the country. The FCC oversees radio, television, telephone, satellite, and cable communications, and its primary statutory goal is to expand U.S. citizens’ access to telecommunications services.

The Commission is organized into 7 bureaus:

  • Consumer & Governmental Affairs
  • Enforcement
  • Media
  • Space
  • Wireless Telecommunications
  • Wireline Competition
  • Public Safety and Homeland Security

As an agency, the FCC receives its high-level directives from Congressional legislation and is empowered by that legislation to establish legal rules the industry must follow.

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FCC Approves T-Mobile Buy of 600 MHz Spectrum From Columbia Capital
January 2, 2024 by Howard Buskirk|Top News

The FCC approved Friday a 2022 T-Mobile application to purchase 600 MHz licenses it was leasing from Columbia Capital, dismissing a Dish Network challenge. T-Mobile reported the deal was worth $3.5 billion. Analysts said when T-Mobile filed the application FCC approval was likely, especially since the carrier is already using the frequencies (see 2208090053).

Topics:Section 230, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Wireless Spectrum Auctions
QR Legal Challenges Expected to Focus on Quadrennial Statute, 1st Amendment
January 2, 2024 by Monty Tayloe|Top News

Broadcast attorneys expect likely legal challenges against the FCC’s 2018 quadrennial review order will focus on two questions: Does the Communications Act allow the FCC to tighten regulations during the QR process? And do restrictions on shifting top-four network programming to low-power stations and multicast streams violate the Constitution?

Topics:Federal Communications Commission (FCC)