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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · provide for the regulation of interstate and foreign communication by wire or radio, and for other purposes · Sec. 257

Sec. 257. MARKET ENTRY BARRIERS PROCEEDING

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## SEC. 257 MARKET ENTRY BARRIERS PROCEEDING **[**[47 U.S.C. 257](/us/usc/t47/s257)**]** ###
(a)Elimination of Barriers Within 15 months after the date of enactment of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Commission shall complete a proceeding for the purpose of identifying and eliminating, by regulations pursuant to its authority under this Act (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), the Commission shall seek to promote the policies and purposes of this Act favoring diversity of media voices, vigorous economic competition, technological advancement, and promotion of the public interest, convenience, and necessity.
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