The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.
It was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and operates as an independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress.
The commission is committed to being a responsive, efficient, and effective agency capable of facing the technological and economic opportunities of the new millennium.
The FCC's policy for social media comments is available here.
The Lifeline program provides a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service brings, including connecting to jobs, family, and emergency services.
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The Lifeline program is available to eligible low-income consumers in every state, territory, commonwealth, and on Tribal lands.