The Federal Communications Commission or FCC as it is more commonly know is a U. It was created in 1934 and is responsible for international and state communications by radio, T.V., satellite, and cable. It has jurisdiction in all 50 states and the District of Columbia as well.
Five commissioners who have 5-year terms, and are appointed by the president and the senate, govern the FCC 1 becomes the chairperson and none can have a financial interest related to the FCC. The commissioners delegate responsibility between staff and bureau's, and supervise all activities regarding the FCC. .
FCC Offices and Bureaus.
E.1Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau - educates and informs consumers about telecommunications goods and services and engages their input to help guide the work of the Commission. CGB coordinates telecommunications policy efforts with industry and with other governmental agencies " federal, tribal, state and local " in serving the public interest.
Enforcement Bureau - enforces the Communications Act, as well as the Commission's rules, orders and authorizations.
International Bureau - represents the Commission in satellite and international matters.
Media Bureau - regulates AM, FM radio and television broadcast stations, as well as Multipoint Distribution (i.e., cable and satellite) and Instructional Television Fixed Services.
Wireless Telecommunications - oversees cellular and PCS phones, pagers and two-way radios. This Bureau also regulates the use of radio spectrum to fulfill the communications needs of businesses, local and state governments, public safety service providers, aircraft and ship operators, and individuals.
Wireline Competition Bureau - responsible for rules and policies concerning telephone companies that provide interstate, and under certain circumstances intrastate, telecommunications services to the public through the use of wire-based transmission facilities (i.
