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 Louisiana, telecommunications services are regulated by both federal and state laws. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) oversees interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable throughout the United States, including Louisiana. This includes regulations on phone and internet communications, ensuring that the form or content of the information transmitted is not altered. At the state level, the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) regulates intrastate telecommunications services. The LPSC is responsible for ensuring that services are provided fairly and at reasonable rates, and it oversees the licensing and operations of telecommunications providers within the state. Additionally, Louisiana has laws that address issues such as the deployment of broadband services, the establishment of communication infrastructure, and consumer protection in telecommunications.