Title 47 — Telegraphs, Telephones, and RadiotelegraphsRelease 119-73not60

§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 Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Satellite companies cannot have exclusive rights to carry communications between the U.S. (and its territories) and any other country because of contracts or similar deals, including with related companies. The Commission cannot cancel services already under contract but can block new services to the country that got the exclusive right if it decides that is necessary for the public interest.

Full Legal Text

Title 47, §765g

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

(a)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)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

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60