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Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AGCOM) (English: Italian Communications Regulatory Authority) is the national regulatory agency for the communication industries in Italy.
Abbreviation | AGCOM |
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Formation | July 31, 1997 |
Legal status | Created by law 249 of July 31, 1997 |
Purpose | Regulator and competition authority for broadcasting, telecommunications and radiocommunications spectrum |
Headquarters | Directional centre, Naples, Italy |
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Region served | Italy |
President | Giacomo Lasorella |
Website | agcom.it |
Administrative leadership
editThe 4 members of Agcom board are elected by the Parliament (2 by the Senate, 2 by the Chamber of Deputies) and consequently the Parliament establish its powers and define its statutes.
Responsibilities
editThe Authority carries out regulatory and supervisory functions in the areas of telecommunications, television, newspapers and postal services. Functional branch of the authority are the Regional Committees for Communications (Corecom).