Wireless communications services include cellular telephone,
paging, personal communications services, public safety, and
commercial and private radio services. Cultivating growth and
encouraging innovation in the wireless arena is a key FCC goal.
The FCC oversees the spectrum bands that facilitate the use of
wireless communications by commercial interests, as well as
state and local governments. The agency’s spectrum goals include
ensuring that all wireless operations co-exist; that public
safety communications are effective; that innovative and modern
services are provided to the public; and that access to spectrum
results from open and transparent processes. The FCC is
responsible for administering spectrum auctions, funds from
which are paid to the U.S. Treasury.