NTIA
The National Telecommunications and Information
Administration (NTIA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce,
is the Executive Branch's principal voice on domestic and international
telecommunications and information technology issues. NTIA works to spur
innovation, encourage competition, help create jobs and provide consumers
with more choices and better quality telecommunications products and services
at lower prices.
By the 21st Century, telecommunications and information-related
industries will account for approximately 20 percent of the U.S. economy.
Telecommunications and information issues are dynamic, multi disciplinary
and complex. NTIA's expertise and advocacy enable the U.S. to continue
its lead in this area that is an integral part of America's competitiveness.
In fulfilling this responsibility, NTIA is:
PROVIDING GREATER ACCESS FOR ALL AMERICANS
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Working to ensure that all Americans have affordable
phone and cable service.
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Helping to bring the benefits of advanced telecommunications
technologies to millions of Americans in rural and underserved urban areas
through its information infrastructure grants.
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Providing the hardware that enables public radio
and television broadcasters to extend and maintain the reach of their programming.
CHAMPIONING GREATER FOREIGN MARKET ACCESS
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Advocating competition and liberalization of telecommunications
policies around the world.
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Participating in international government-to-government
negotiations to open markets for U.S. companies.
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Negotiating with foreign governments to ensure adequate
spectrum for national defense, public safety, and U.S. business needs.
CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH TECHNOLOGY
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Promoting efficient use of federal radio spectrum
and encouraging the development and implementation of new and emerging
telecommunications technologies.
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Performing long-term research to explore uses of
higher frequency spectrum.
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Working with Federal, state, and local public safety
agencies to address future spectrum requirements.
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