Offers a brief chronology of the events leading to the adoption of the AM stereo standard in the USA.
Regulates AM and FM broadcast radio services and offers station application and filing information.
Addresses loud background and commercial noise concerns, emphasizing the program producer's artistic judgment.
Implements and enforces various aspects of cable regulation as found in the Communications Act.
Administers the FCC's policies for local and long distance phone companies. Features a library of related resources.
Promotes opportunities for ownership and employment in the communications industry for small businesses.
Nationwide organization informs the public about FCC regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.
Find and access FCC related communication information by topic or category.
Offers recent court opinions relating to the Federal Communications Commission, with downloadable transcripts.
Send a file or comment, search the Electronic Comment Filing System, read FCC proceeding history reports, or browse comments.
Responsible for administering the enforcement programs for the Mass Media Bureau.
Develops and executes the overall policies, objectives, and priorities for the Office of Engineering and Technology programs and activities.
Provides the Federal Communications Commission's responsibilities and standards regarding false advertising complaints and evaluations.
Offers a brief overview of the Federal Communications Commission, including its staff and services.
Peruse FCC reports, initiatives, and resources relating to broadband technology.
View FCC fee information, including regulatory and processing, and a fee schedule.
Download FCC forms from a list with form numbers, names, and descriptions.
Read the law barring the Federal Communications Commission from trying to prevent the broadcast of any point of view.
Serves as the chief legal advisor to the Commission and to its various bureaus and offices.
Conducts and supervises audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the Federal Communications Commission.
Provides links to government telecommunications and broadcast sites in countries outside the USA.
Promotes US interest in international communications and competitiveness. Also includes a library of news releases and public notes.
Regulates US television and radio stations and issues the community of license, the channel, and operating power of the station.
Offers the date and an agenda for the next FCC open meeting.
Encyclopedia entry profiles this body governing communications in the US territories and states. Link to the official site and to news updates.
Browse an unofficial announcement of Federal Communications Commission action and related news.
Describes the limitations and laws applicable to the FCC related to offensive broadcasting, and advice for offended listeners.
Holds the Federal Communications Commission's records and oversees the receipt and distribution of documents filed by the public.
Assists, advises, and makes recommendations to the FCC with respect to the development and implementation of communications policies.
Addresses issues concerning the direct-to-home satellite industry. Includes FCC actions and relevant laws.