National Telecommunications and Information Administration

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) serves as the President’s principal adviser on domestic and international communications and information policies pertaining to the nation’s economic and technological advancement and to regulation of the telecommunications industry. In this respect, NTIA develops and presents U.S. plans and policies at international communications conferences and related meetings, coordinates U.S. government position on communication with federal agencies, and prescribes policies that ensure effective and efficient federal use of the electromagnetic spectrum. NTIA’s program activities are designed to assist the Administration, the Congress, and regulatory agencies in addressing diverse technical and policy questions.