Public Interest & Communication Policies
Public interest is at the heart of many communication laws. To serve the public interests has been one of the main goals of communication policies.
According to the Communications Act of 1934, SEC. 303. "Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the Commission from time to time, as public convenience, interest, or necessity requires, shall-...(g) Study new uses for radio, provide for experimental uses of frequencies, and generally encourage the larger and more effective use of radio in the public interest."
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires the regulators must make sure all regulation is consistent with the requirement of "public interest, convenience, and necessity." (e.g. SEC. 251. INTERCONNECTION (2)(B))
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