47 U.S.C. § 157 : US Code - Section 157: New technologies and services

Search 47 U.S.C. § 157 : US Code - Section 157: New technologies and services

(a) It shall be the policy of the United States to encourage the
provision of new technologies and services to the public. Any
person or party (other than the Commission) who opposes a new
technology or service proposed to be permitted under this chapter
shall have the burden to demonstrate that such proposal is
inconsistent with the public interest.
(b) The Commission shall determine whether any new technology or
service proposed in a petition or application is in the public
interest within one year after such petition or application is
filed. If the Commission initiates its own proceeding for a new
technology or service, such proceeding shall be completed within 12
months after it is initiated.