The Telecommunications Act of 1996

THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 The Telecommunications Act of 1996 by definition : To promote competition and reduce regulation in order to secure lower prices and higher quality services for American telecommunications consumers and encourage the rapid deployment of new telecommunications technologies. (3) The Telecommunications Act of 1996 (“the Act,” P.L. 104-104) was the first major revision of communications law since 1934. Its passage opened up the video, local telephone, and long distance markets to competition and gave companies the …showed first 75 words of 577 total…

…showed last 75 words of 577 total…material that is being aired these days. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 has had major impact on the telecommunications field from drastically lower long distance bills, allowing you to get more bang for your buck with new services, and “For your eyes only,” T.V. viewing. I can’t find any cons in this act at my present point of awareness but I’m sure the Baby bells would have a different view on this act.