Telecommunications Act of 1996

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 was a law made by the United States government to make sure people have the right to access certain kinds of communication services, like telephone and internet, without unfair treatment or prices. This law also made sure that big companies, like phone companies and radio stations, had to share their technology (like lines and towers) with small companies so that everyone had access to the same kinds of services. This way, people can have a fair chance at competition and nobody gets left behind!