47 U.S.C. § 257 : US Code - Section 257: Market entry barriers proceeding

Search 47 U.S.C. § 257 : US Code - Section 257: Market entry barriers proceeding

(a) Elimination of barriers
Within 15 months after February 8, 1996, the Commission shall
complete a proceeding for the purpose of identifying and
eliminating, by regulations pursuant to its authority under this
chapter (other than this section), market entry barriers for
entrepreneurs and other small businesses in the provision and
ownership of telecommunications services and information services,
or in the provision of parts or services to providers of
telecommunications services and information services.
(b) National policy
In carrying out subsection (a) of this section, the Commission
shall seek to promote the policies and purposes of this chapter
favoring diversity of media voices, vigorous economic competition,
technological advancement, and promotion of the public interest,
convenience, and necessity.
(c) Periodic review
Every 3 years following the completion of the proceeding required
by subsection (a) of this section, the Commission shall review and
report to Congress on -
(1) any regulations prescribed to eliminate barriers within its
jurisdiction that are identified under subsection (a) of this
section and that can be prescribed consistent with the public
interest, convenience, and necessity; and
(2) the statutory barriers identified under subsection (a) of
this section that the Commission recommends be eliminated,
consistent with the public interest, convenience, and necessity.