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Broadband Data Improvement Act
The Broadband Data Improvement Act ("BDIA") requires the Commission to include an international comparison in its annual section 706...
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Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
The Broadband Division is responsible for developing policy and rules that facilitate rapid, widespread deployment of wireless...
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Broadband Personal Communications Service (PCS)
The Broadband Personal Communications Service (PCS) is in the 1850 – 1990 MHz spectrum range. The most common use of Broadband PCS...
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Broadband Speed
Are you confused by all the ads for “blazing fast” internet plans? Know the speed you need - for example, whether you need a fast...
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Broadcast - Contests
The statutory provision regarding contests is set forth at Section 508 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act'') (...
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Broadcast Complaints: Enforcement Bureau
The Enforcement Bureau has two divisions responsible for handling broadcast complaints. The Investigations and Hearings Division is...
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Broadcast Self-Inspection Checklists
Summary of Changes (May, 2010)AM Broadcast Station ChecklistFM Broadcast Station ChecklistTV Broadcast Station Checklist (Sept. 2009...
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Broadcaster's Guide to the Enforcement Bureau
What We Do: Resolve complaints, investigate and take or recommend enforcement action for violations of the...
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Cable Communities Registered with the FCC
Click the state to see communities registered with the FCC  Alabama  Alaska  Arizona  Arkansas...
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Cable Industry Prices Reports
Section 623(k) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of...
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