The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) handles all FCC domestic wireless telecommunications programs and policies, except those involving public safety, satellite communications or broadcasting, including licensing, enforcement, and regulatory functions. Wireless communications services include cellular telephone, paging, personal communications services, and other commercial and private radio services. The Bureau also is responsible for implementing the competitive bidding authority for spectrum auctions, given to the Commission by the 1993 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act.
WTB Organizational Chart (pdf)
» Ruth Milkman, Bureau Chief
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» Stephen Ebner, Associate Bureau Chief for Management
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The Management and Resources Staff is responsible for advising and assisting
the Bureau Chief, Bureau management and employees in all administrative,
human resources, logistics, budget, and information collection programs.
» Margaret Wiener, Division Chief
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Fulfills the Commission's obligation to provide access to spectrum through
a fair and transparent competitive bidding process that meets statutory
objectives.
» Blaise Scinto, Division Chief
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Facilitates rapid, widespread deployment of wireless broadband services.
» Roger Noel, Division Chief
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Promotes competitive and innovative mobile radio services and maximizes
access to and efficient use of radio spectrum utilized for mobile services
and applications while minimizing regulatory burden.
» Nese Guendelsberger, Division Chief
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The Spectrum and Competition Policy Division is responsible for formulating
and implementing spectrum, competition, and infrastructure policies that
promote access to and efficient use of radio spectrum for wireless communications
and encourage competition in the telecommunications marketplace.
» Mary Bucher, Division Chief
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Manages the Bureau's information technology (IT) and outreach programs.