1934 Communications Act and Modern Technology
The Communications Act of 1934 created the Federal Communications Commission and outlined a comprehensive regulatory structure for overseeing spectrum-based and wire-based communications.
Panelists talked about the history, implementation, and multiple legislative revisions of the Communications Act of 1934. Topics included th… read more
Panelists talked about the history, implementation, and multiple legislative revisions of the Communications Act of 1934. Topics included the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) relationship with Congress, the executive branch and other regulatory agencies, and the possible need to update the Act to reflect current and future digital economy developments, technology innovation, consumer preferences and other contemporary issues.
The Communications Act of 1934 created the Federal Communications Commission and outlined a comprehensive regulatory structure for overseeing spectrum-based and wire-based communications. close
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