| − | The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, which reports to Congress rather than the President. Established by the Communications Act of 1934, the FCC has authority over interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. | + | The '''Federal Communications Commission''' ('''FCC''') is an independent United States government agency, which reports to Congress rather than the President. Established by the Communications Act of 1934, the FCC has authority over interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. |