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FCC

American

[ef-see-see] / ˈɛfˈsiˈsi /

abbreviation

U.S. Government.

Federal Communications Commission: a board charged with regulating broadcasting and interstate communication by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

FCC British

abbreviation

Federal Communications Commission

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The FCC was “not given the power to decide antitrust issues” and FCC action “was not intended to prevent enforcement of the antitrust laws in federal courts,” the ruling said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The tech conglomerate has asked for an extension from the agency, but now Amazon has Globalstar’s two dozen satellites, no matter what happens with the FCC.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The Justice Department and FCC blessed the deal the following day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The company recently petitioned the FCC for permission to launch a prototype satellite made with a mirror 60 feet wide that could launch as soon as this summer.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Most addressed their letters, postcards, and telegrams to FCC chairman McNinch, whose name appeared in newspapers the day after the broadcast.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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