Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and RadiotelegraphsRelease 119-110

§765g Exclusivity Arrangements

Title 47 › CHAPTER 6 — COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE SYSTEM › SUBCHAPTER VI — COMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION AND PRIVATIZATION › Part C — Deregulation and Other Statutory Changes › § 765g

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

Satellite companies must not have sole control over carrying phone or data traffic between the United States (and its territories) and any other country because of a deal or agreement. The Commission will not force end of existing contracts, but it can stop new service only to the country that gave the exclusive control if the Commission finds that is needed for the public interest.

Full Legal Text

Title 47, §765g

Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs, Source: USLM XML via OLRC

(a)In general

No satellite operator shall acquire or enjoy the exclusive right of handling telecommunications to or from the United States, its territories or possessions, and any other country or territory by reason of any concession, contract, understanding, or working arrangement to which the satellite operator or any persons or companies controlling or controlled by the operator are parties.

(b)Exception

In enforcing the provisions of this section, the Commission—

(1)shall not require the termination of existing satellite telecommunications services under contract with, or tariff commitment to, such satellite operator; but

(2)may require the termination of new services only to the country that has provided the exclusive right to handle telecommunications, if the Commission determines the public interest, convenience, and necessity so requires.

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Citation

47 U.S.C. § 765g

Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110