Developers

Data Transparency

The FCC actively promotes the innovative application of agency data in the public and private sectors. FCC.gov/Developers connects citizen developers with the tools they need to unlock government data. Learn more about this interactive community and get involved. Learn more »

FCC Developer Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)

Accessibility Clearinghouse API
The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act put into motion new requirements to ensure that everyone has access to communications as well as the ability to send and receive emergency information and services.
FCC Census Block Conversions
Like politics, all data is local. Unlock the US Census Block number of any geographic coordinate using the FCC Census Block Search. This API also returns the associated US State and County name, with more layers coming soon.
FCC Content API
Content is data and the content of FCC.gov is made accessible by the FCC Content API.
FCC Consumer Broadband Test
Over 1 million user speed tests were generated from FCC Consumer Broadband Test. This API delivers data on the number of tests, average user download/upload speeds, and more.
FCC Form 499 Filer Database API
The FCC Form 499 Filer Database is an identification system for all interstate telecommunications carriers, all interconnected VoIP providers, and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications. This API returns the FCC Form 499 information that matches any of several parameters including Filer ID, FRN Number, State, and Primary Communications Type.
FCC Registration Number Conversions
Quickly tap FCC Registration Numbers (FRNs)to learn more company information about broadband providers, which often change from state to state.
FCC License View
Spectrum is a national resource. License View provides information on over 3 million FCC issued licenses for use of the nation's airwaves and other purposes.
Spectrum Dashboard
The Spectrum Dashboard allows new ways for citizens to search spectrum in the United States. These APIs deliver information on spectrum band allocation and who own licenses within the 225 MHz to 3700 MHz frequency range.
Broadband Map APIs
The APIs that drive the Broadband Map allow a variety of means to build tools that consume the site's data.