Telecommunications Act of 1996

47 U.S.C. § 151 et seq.·1996

What the Court Decided

Congress established the FCC's broad mandate to regulate interstate and foreign commerce in telecommunications in the public interest, with specific provisions addressing carrier obligations and service standards.

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Cited In

Federal Communications Commission v. AT&T, Inc.

2025 Term · 25-406

This foundational statute grants the FCC its regulatory authority over telecommunications carriers and services, making its scope a central issue in determining whether the FCC's regulations were authorized.