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There is no charge for filing a complaint with the FCC. You can file your complaint using an online complaint form. You can also file a compl...

The Spectrum Enforcement Division, in conjunction with the Regional and Field Offices, is responsible for responding to complaints of broadcast sta...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was established by the Communications Act of 1934 as an independent U.S. government agency and is directl...

Select Guide SectionIntroduction to International Section 214 Application Filing RequirementsHow to Answer Questions on the Internati...

Q: Once parties file their applications with the FCC, what happens next? A: Once the applications are complete and in compliance with our filing rul...

Introduction Congress has charged the FCC with initially assigning licenses and authorizations under the Communications Act – for example, broad...

BackgroundThe Commission issues licenses to own and operate submarine cables and associated cable landing stations located in the United States. ...

What Can I Obtain with a FOIA Request?Under the FOIA and the FCC's implementing rules, you are allowed to obtain copies of FCC records unless the rec...

Information may be requested from the Commission under the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a. Privacy Act requests for information in the Commission's files...

To ensure that your telephone call gets through to family, friends and loved-ones during an emergency or disaster, here are things to consider: It i...