Regulation & law · 13/11/1998Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FCC Implements Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 for Navigation Device Compatibility

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which requires commercial navigation device manufacturers to ensure compatibility between their devices and cable systems, as well as consumer electronics equipment. This move aims to facilitate the widespread adoption of GPS technology in the US market.