Abstract: A communication control device and method which can perform communication tasks such as computer communication, facsimile transmission and reception utilizing a television receiver. A user can select one of a television mode, a computer communication mode, and a facsimile mode by means of a television/communication switching section, thereby enjoying multifunction with the television receiver. The device includes an image interface section for performing interlaced scanning suitable for television screen display. The user may enjoy computer communication and facsimile transmission and reception as well as television function by means of a remote controller and a keyboard. The facsimile data may be recorded or reproduced by an external video recording/reproducing apparatus.