In the United States, the act of Congress that placed authority with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to assign commercial satellite frequencies.The act also established the Communications Satellite Corporation (Comsat) to act as a carriers' carrier (wholesaler) for international satellite service and in conjunction with the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (Intelsat). Intelsat was established as an international financial cooperative that owns and operates satellites for international communications. See also carrier, FCC, and satellite.