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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However, the FCC also added “meaningful conditions” to the waiver to encourage “rapid builds and launches.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

On a recent episode of What Next: TBD, host Lizzie O’Leary spoke to Gomez about the FCC and why ABC isn’t folding like CBS did.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

In an FCC structure, particles are packed as tightly as possible.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

“Broadcast licensees have a unique obligation to operate in the public interest. The FCC will follow the facts and law wherever they may lead.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The FCC also heard from those who had not been tricked and were surprised that anyone could be so gullible.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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