Media Contact: 
Will Wiquist, (202) 418-0509
will.wiquist@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
FCC AND FTC SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR CONTINUED COOPERATION ON CONSUMER PROTECTION 
ISSUES
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WASHINGTON, November 16, 2015 – The Federal Communications Commission and the 
Federal Trade Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding 
(http://go.usa.gov/c2qjQ) to further the agencies’ ongoing cooperation on consumer protection 
matters. 
The memorandum is designed to formalize the existing cooperation between the agencies, 
outlining how the FCC and FTC will coordinate consumer protection efforts. The memorandum 
outlines methods by which the agencies will coordinate and share information and recognizes the 
agencies’ expertise in their respective jurisdictions. In addition, the memorandum recognizes the 
two agencies’ complementary authorities with regard to practices by common carriers.
The agencies have followed a similar memorandum of understanding related to telemarketing 
enforcement issues since 2003.
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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order 
constitutes official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).