Complete Bid Book – United Bid

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United Approach to IT&T and IBC
United States
The Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) regulates interstate and international
communications by radio, television, wire,
satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District
of Columbia, and U.S. territories. As an
independent government agency overseen
by Congress, the FCC is the federal
agency responsible for implementing and
enforcing United States’ communications
law and regulations.
The United States has a deregulated and
freely competitive telecommunications and
internet service provider market. The five
largest providers of telecommunications
services are Verizon Wireless, AT&T,
T-Mobile, Sprint, and U.S. Cellular. Currently
93% of the population is covered by at least
four service providers. Approximately 34% of
the total land area of the United States, and
approximately 59% of total road miles are
covered by at least four service providers.
Coverage and Capacity
Fixed Broadband and Fiber
Mobile Coverage (4G)
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