Common Defects
This resource page provides information on the most common defects found in earth station application filings a...
Obscene, Indecent and Profane Broadcasts
It is a violation of federal law to air obscene programming at any time or indecent programming or profane language from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Congress h...
Broadcast Complaints
The Enforcement Bureau has two divisions charged with the responsibility of handling complaints and other enforcement matters involving broadcast i...
Complaints about Obscenity Indecency Profanity
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...
Broadcast Interference
The Spectrum Enforcement Division, in conjunction with the Regional and Field Offices, is responsible for responding to complaints of broadcast sta...
About the FCC
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was established by the Communications Act of 1934 as an independent U.S. government agency and is directl...
International Section 214 Application Filing Guidelines
Select Guide SectionIntroduction to International Section 214 Application Filing RequirementsHow to Answer Questions on the Internati...
Overview of the FCC’s Review of Significant Transactions
Introduction
Congress has charged the FCC with initially assigning licenses and authorizations under the Communications Act – for example, broad...