Telecommunications are the transmission—between or among points specified by the user—of information of the user's choosing, without change in the form or content of the information as sent and received.
Telecommunications may transmitted by radio, television, wire, satellite, or cable—including phone and internet communications.
In Delaware, telecommunications services, which include the transmission of information via radio, television, wire, satellite, or cable, are regulated by both state and federal laws. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) oversees interstate and international communications, ensuring that the transmission of information remains consistent with the user's intent and without alteration in form or content. At the state level, the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) regulates the local telecommunications industry, including phone and internet services, to ensure fair practices, reasonable rates, and reliable service to consumers. The PSC also works to promote competition and innovation within the state's telecommunications market. Providers of telecommunications services in Delaware must comply with a variety of regulations, including those related to consumer protection, service quality, and access to emergency services.