FCCFinal Rule
Review of the Commission's Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2025
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Summary
The FCC is reviewing and setting the fees that companies must pay to the federal government for using radio frequencies and other regulated communications services in 2025. These fees help fund the FCC's operations and ultimately affect what consumers pay for phone, internet, and cable services.
Key Points
- 1The FCC collects regulatory fees from telecommunications companies, broadcasters, and other businesses that use licensed spectrum or provide regulated services
- 2These fees are passed along to consumers through their monthly bills for phone, internet, cable, and wireless services
- 3The 2025 fee review determines the total amount the FCC needs to collect and how those costs are distributed among different types of companies
- 4Companies in different industries (like wireless carriers, radio stations, and cable providers) pay different fee amounts based on their revenue and the services they provide
- 5The fee amounts are adjusted annually to cover the FCC's costs for licensing, enforcement, and managing communications infrastructure
Key Dates
Published
September 8, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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