Dec 22, 2025 · After an unprecedented government shutdown, the FCC is back and open for business. Staff is digging out from under a lot of...

Jan 16, 2025 · The FCC is responsible for managing and licensing the electromagnetic spectrum for commercial users and for non-commercial users including: state, county and local …

Most FCC rules are adopted by a process known as "notice and comment" rulemaking. Under that process, the FCC gives the public notice that it is considering adopting or modifying rules on a …

The Center provides a convenient, central location for members of the general public wishing to research and obtain record information on applications, formal and informal proceedings, and …

Communicating During Emergencies As the 2025 hurricane season begins, prepare for communications disruptions and power outages due to severe weather. The FCC offers …

Not sure where to start? This short video walks you through the FCC Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Center — how it works, what you can report, and how we help. Hit play and take …

How the FCC Adopts Rules. As is the case with most other federal agencies, the FCC generally cannot adopt or change rules without first describing or publishing the proposed rules and …

Jun 25, 2025 · Explore granular search interfaces into more than 40 specialized FCC databases such as radio call signs and equipment authorization.

An FCC ID is assigned to all devices subject to certification. The grantee code, the first portion of the FCC ID, is either a three or five character alphanumeric string representing the …

FCC Search offers a variety of sort, filter and pagination options, along with FCC-recommended featured results. To search FCC's databases, use the system-specific Quick Links listed in the …