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'''FCC''' is the abbreviation for '''Federal Communications Commission'''. It is an independent government agency of the United States established under the Communications Act of 1934. The FCC has been given the responsibility to monitor the interstate and international communications which include television radio, satellite, wire and cable. The jurisdiction of the FCC includes all 50 states, including the District of Columbia, as well as areas under US possession.<ref>[http://www.fcc.gov/aboutus.html fcc.gov/aboutus]</ref>

The FCC Commissioner, [[Robert McDowell]], has come out in support of the multi-stakeholder model of ICANN and current Internet governance, and has warned against governments being given ultimate control over the Internet.<ref>[http://techland.time.com/2012/02/13/the-case-against-letting-the-united-nations-govern-the-internet/ The Case Against Letting the United Nations Govern the Internet, Techland.time.com]</ref> An op-ed, published in February, 2012, in the Wall Street Journal, in which he takes a hard-line and oppositional view to current efforts to hand over Internet governance to the U.N. or its [[ITU]] can be read [http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204792404577229074023195322.html?mod=WSJ_hps_sections_opinion here]. He stepped up his rhetoric later that month, claiming that giving ICANN's authority to the U.N. or its ITU would not only jeopardize a free and open Internet with limited bureaucratic involvement, but that it could undermine the Internet's overall functionality.<ref>[http://www.readwriteweb.com/mobile/2012/02/fcc-commissioner-ending-icann.php FCC Commissioner Ending ICANN, ReadWriteWeb.com]</ref>

On December 2nd, 2012, Julius Genachowski of the FCC, [[Larry Strickling|Lawrence E. Strickling]] of [[NTIA]], and Phillip L. Verveer of the State Department issued a statement supporting ICANN: "The Internet’s decentralized, multistakeholder processes enable us all to benefit from the engagement of all interested parties. By encouraging the participation of industry, civil society, technical and academic experts, and governments from around the globe, multistakeholder processes result in broader and more creative problem solving. This is essential when dealing with the Internet, which thrives through the cooperation of many different parties... Our commitment to the multistakeholder model is based on the fact that transparency, inclusion and participation are the 21st century standards governing discussions related to modern communications. This is a view shared by many around the world and was most recently reiterated by a statement of civil society members and groups from around the world who participated in the “Best Bits” pre-[[IGF|Internet Governance Forum]] (IGF) meeting held earlier this month in Baku, Azerbaijan. The U.S. Government wishes to lend its support to the spirit of the recommendations contained in the statement."<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/12/02/on-eve-of-start-of-the-itu-meeting-in-dubai-the-us-makes-issues-a-statement-in-support-of-icann/ On Eve Of Start of The ITU Meeting In Dubai, The US Makes Issues A Statement In Support of ICANN], TheDomains.com. Published 2 December 2012.</ref>

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== Strategic goals ==

FCC has set some strategic goals, which it seeks to achieve in various sectors. Some of the strategic goals set by FCC include:

FCC has set some strategic goals, which it seeks to achieve in various sectors. Some of the strategic goals set by FCC include:<ref>[http://www.fcc.gov/omd/strategicplan/ Strategic plan]</ref>

# '''Broadband:''' All Americans should have easy access to reliable and robust broadband products and services at affordable rates. The FCC wants to frame policies in such a way that they help promote competition, technological neutrality, and investment so that broadband service providers are able to develop affordable products and services.

'''Broadband:'''

# '''Spectrum:''' Spectrum is a band of electromagnetic frequencies used for communication of sound, video and data.<ref>[http://www.fcc.gov/spectrum/ fcc.gov]spectrum</ref> The FCC wants to ensure that the non-federal spectrum is being used effectively and efficiently domestically as well internationally. It also wants to promote growth and proper deployment of efficient and sophisticated communication technologies.

All Americans should have easy access to reliable and robust broadband products and services at affordable rates. The FCC wants to frame policies in such a way that they help promote competition, technological neutrality, and investment so that broadband service providers are able to develop affordable products and services.

# '''Media:''' The FCC also wants to create some strategic media regulations, which will increase competition and ensure diversity in the media. It also wants to facilitate the digital modes of delivery in the media.

# '''Competition:''' The FCC also wants to ensure that there is adequate competition in the provision of communications services, both nationally as well as internationally, so that it supports the nation’s economy. The FCC wants to foster a competitive framework for communications services so that it encourages innovation and provides American consumers with meaningful, reliable and affordable communications services.

'''Spectrum:'''

# '''Public Safety and Homeland Security:''' The FCC also wants to make sure that Americans have easy access to all communications, even in the times of emergencies and crises, so that there is adequate public safety, defense, health and reliable infrastructure as and when required by the people of America. The FCC wants to make the communications infrastructure of America highly reliable, redundant, interoperable and rapidly restorable.

Spectrum is a band of electromagnetic frequencies used for communication of sound, video and data.<ref>[http://www.fcc.gov/spectrum/ fcc.gov]spectrum</ref> The FCC wants to ensure that ~~there is an effective and efficient use of~~ non-federal spectrum ~~both~~ domestically as well internationally. It also wants to promote growth and proper deployment of efficient and sophisticated communication technologies.

# '''Modernize the FCC:''' The FCC works towards making itself a highly innovative, adaptive and productive organization whose main focus would be on providing huge benefits from effective systems to its staff, stakeholders, processes, organizational culture, processes and management.

'''Media:'''

The FCC also wants to create some strategic media regulations, which will increase competition and ensure diversity in the media. It also wants to facilitate the digital modes of delivery in the media.

'''Competition:'''

The FCC also wants to ensure that there is adequate competition in the provision of communications services, both nationally as well as internationally, so that it supports the nation’s economy. The FCC wants to foster a competitive framework for communications services so that it encourages innovation and provides American consumers with meaningful, reliable and affordable communications services.

'''Public Safety and Homeland Security:'''

The FCC also wants to make sure that Americans have easy access to all communications, even in the times of emergencies and crises, so that there is adequate public safety, defense, health and reliable infrastructure as and when required by the people of America. The FCC wants to make the communications infrastructure of America highly reliable, redundant, interoperable and rapidly restorable.

'''Modernize the FCC:'''

The FCC works towards making itself a highly innovative, adaptive and productive organization whose main focus would be on providing huge benefits from effective systems to its staff, stakeholders, processes, organizational culture, processes and management. ~~<ref>[http://www.fcc.gov/omd/strategicplan/ Strategic plan]</ref>~~

~~== Relations with ICANN ==~~

The relation of FCC with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Numbers and Names (ICANN) is of what a government has with corporate bodies. The FCC is a regulator whereas ICANN is a private sector, non-profit, technical coordinating body. <ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/icann_and_its_responsibilities_to_the_global_public_interest/ circleid.com]</ref>

== References ==

[[Category:~~Glossary]]~~

[[Category:Government Agencies]]

~~[[Category:Organizations~~]]

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 '''FCC''' is the abbreviation for '''Federal Communications Commission'''. It is an independent government agency of the United States established under the Communications Act of 1934. The FCC has been given the responsibility to monitor the interstate and international communications which include television radio, satellite, wire and cable. The jurisdiction of the FCC includes all 50 states, including the District of Columbia, as well as areas under US possession.<ref>[http://www.fcc.gov/aboutus.html fcc.gov/aboutus]</ref>
+The FCC Commissioner, [[Robert McDowell]], has come out in support of the multi-stakeholder model of ICANN and current Internet governance, and has warned against governments being given ultimate control over the Internet.<ref>[http://techland.time.com/2012/02/13/the-case-against-letting-the-united-nations-govern-the-internet/ The Case Against Letting the United Nations Govern the Internet, Techland.time.com]</ref> An op-ed, published in February, 2012, in the Wall Street Journal, in which he takes a hard-line and oppositional view to current efforts to hand over Internet governance to the U.N. or its [[ITU]] can be read [http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204792404577229074023195322.html?mod=WSJ_hps_sections_opinion here]. He stepped up his rhetoric later that month, claiming that giving ICANN's authority to the U.N. or its ITU would not only jeopardize a free and open Internet with limited bureaucratic involvement, but that it could undermine the Internet's overall functionality.<ref>[http://www.readwriteweb.com/mobile/2012/02/fcc-commissioner-ending-icann.php FCC Commissioner Ending ICANN, ReadWriteWeb.com]</ref>
+On December 2nd, 2012, Julius Genachowski of the FCC, [[Larry Strickling|Lawrence E. Strickling]] of [[NTIA]], and Phillip L. Verveer of the State Department issued a statement supporting ICANN: "The Internet’s decentralized, multistakeholder processes enable us all to benefit from the  engagement of all interested parties. By encouraging the participation of industry, civil society, technical and academic experts, and governments from around the globe, multistakeholder processes result in broader and more creative problem solving.  This is essential when dealing with the Internet, which thrives through the cooperation of many different parties... Our commitment to the multistakeholder model is based on the fact that transparency, inclusion and participation are the 21st century standards governing discussions related to modern communications.  This is a view shared by many around the world and was most recently reiterated by a statement of civil society members and groups from around the world who participated in the “Best Bits” pre-[[IGF|Internet Governance Forum]] (IGF) meeting held earlier this month in Baku, Azerbaijan.  The U.S. Government wishes to lend its support to the spirit of the recommendations contained in the statement."<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/12/02/on-eve-of-start-of-the-itu-meeting-in-dubai-the-us-makes-issues-a-statement-in-support-of-icann/ On Eve Of Start of The ITU Meeting In Dubai, The US Makes Issues A Statement In Support of ICANN], TheDomains.com. Published 2 December 2012.</ref>
 == History ==
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 == Strategic goals ==
-FCC has set some strategic goals, which it seeks to achieve in various sectors. Some of the strategic goals set by FCC include:
+FCC has set some strategic goals, which it seeks to achieve in various sectors. Some of the strategic goals set by FCC include:<ref>[http://www.fcc.gov/omd/strategicplan/ Strategic plan]</ref>
+# '''Broadband:''' All Americans should have easy access to reliable and robust broadband products and services at affordable rates. The FCC wants to frame policies in such a way that they help promote competition, technological neutrality, and investment so that broadband service providers are able to develop affordable products and services.
-'''Broadband:'''
+# '''Spectrum:''' Spectrum is a band of electromagnetic frequencies used for communication of sound, video and data.<ref>[http://www.fcc.gov/spectrum/ fcc.gov]spectrum</ref> The FCC wants to ensure that the non-federal spectrum is being used effectively and efficiently domestically as well internationally. It also wants to promote growth and proper deployment of efficient and sophisticated communication technologies.
-All Americans should have easy access to reliable and robust broadband products and services at affordable rates. The FCC wants to frame policies in such a way that they help promote competition, technological neutrality, and investment so that broadband service providers are able to develop affordable products and services.
+# '''Media:''' The FCC also wants to create some strategic media regulations, which will increase competition and ensure diversity in the media. It also wants to facilitate the digital modes of delivery in the media.
+# '''Competition:''' The FCC also wants to ensure that there is adequate competition in the provision of communications services, both nationally as well as internationally, so that it supports the nation’s economy. The FCC wants to foster a competitive framework for communications services so that it encourages innovation and provides American consumers with meaningful, reliable and affordable communications services.
-'''Spectrum:'''
+# '''Public Safety and Homeland Security:''' The FCC also wants to make sure that Americans have easy access to all communications, even in the times of emergencies and crises, so that there is adequate public safety, defense, health and reliable infrastructure as and when required by the people of America. The FCC wants to make the communications infrastructure of America highly reliable, redundant, interoperable and rapidly restorable.
-Spectrum is a band of electromagnetic frequencies used for communication of sound, video and data.<ref>[http://www.fcc.gov/spectrum/ fcc.gov]spectrum</ref> The FCC wants to ensure that there is an effective and efficient use of non-federal spectrum both domestically as well internationally. It also wants to promote growth and proper deployment of efficient and sophisticated communication technologies.
+# '''Modernize the FCC:''' The FCC works towards making itself a highly innovative, adaptive and productive organization whose main focus would be on providing huge benefits from effective systems to its staff, stakeholders, processes, organizational culture, processes and management.
-'''Media:'''
-The FCC also wants to create some strategic media regulations, which will increase competition and ensure diversity in the media. It also wants to facilitate the digital modes of delivery in the media.
-'''Competition:'''
-The FCC also wants to ensure that there is adequate competition in the provision of communications services, both nationally as well as internationally, so that it supports the nation’s economy. The FCC wants to foster a competitive framework for communications services so that it encourages innovation and provides American consumers with meaningful, reliable and affordable communications services.
-'''Public Safety and Homeland Security:'''
-The FCC also wants to make sure that Americans have easy access to all communications, even in the times of emergencies and crises, so that there is adequate public safety, defense, health and reliable infrastructure as and when required by the people of America. The FCC wants to make the communications infrastructure of America highly reliable, redundant, interoperable and rapidly restorable.
-'''Modernize the FCC:'''
-The FCC works towards making itself a highly innovative, adaptive and productive organization whose main focus would be on providing huge benefits from effective systems to its staff, stakeholders, processes, organizational culture, processes and management. <ref>[http://www.fcc.gov/omd/strategicplan/ Strategic plan]</ref>
-== Relations with ICANN ==
-The relation of FCC with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Numbers and Names (ICANN) is of what a government has with corporate bodies. The FCC is a regulator whereas ICANN is a private sector, non-profit, technical coordinating body. <ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/icann_and_its_responsibilities_to_the_global_public_interest/ circleid.com]</ref>
 == References ==
 {{Reflist}}
-[[Category:Glossary]]
+[[Category:Government Agencies]]
-[[Category:Organizations]]
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