Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Definition

An independent agency of the United States government that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. The FCC is responsible for implementing rules and regulations related to communication technologies and services.

Related terms

Regulatory Agency: A government entity responsible for overseeing specific industries or sectors to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Interstate Communications: Communication activities that involve multiple states or cross state lines.

Cable Television: A system of delivering television programming through coaxial cables rather than over-the-air broadcast signals.