Data

Data underpins nearly every activity at the Federal Communications Commission. By better involving data in open and transparent rulemaking, the FCC can better serve the public while enabling innovation. The FCC has long published relevant data, naming its first Chief Data Officer in 2010.  More recently, the FCC has recommitted to improving the quality, openness, accessibility and utility of the data it collects, publishes and relies on, including meeting the requirements of the OPEN Government Data Act. 

 
Open Data Plan
The OPEN Government Data Act - Title II of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 - along with related OMB Guidance in M-25-05, requires the FCC to publish an Open Data Plan on our website.  Access our Open Data Plan.  As required, the FCC will update this plan annually, or within five days of any changes.
 
Open Data Point of Contact
OMB Memorandum M-25-05 requires the FCC to provide contact information for an open-data point of contact.   The public may seek assistance from the FCC’s Chief Data and Analytics Officer, along with other agency staff who work with data issues, at [email protected] with questions about data, including about data quality or usability; recommendations for improvements; access to datasets that are not currently public. 
 
Information Collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) requires federal agencies to submit public information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval before information can be collected. The listing is updated daily and includes all approved information collections, for which the FCC has received prior approval from OMB, as well as all collections currently under OMB review.
 
Consumer Data Center
The CDC provides informal complaint data received by the FCC from consumers. The data is available via charts and graphs, APIs and search functionality. Data generally updates nightly. The information provided is information selected by consumers when they file an informal complaint with the FCC. The FCC does not verify the facts alleged in the complaints, and no personal information is published.
 
 
Information & Data Officers
The FCC has Information and Data Officers in each Bureau and Office to ensure better use of data.
 
Search FCC Databases
Explore granular search interfaces into more than 40 specialized FCC databases such as radio call signs and equipment authorization.
 
Download FCC Datasets
A variety of data sets are available for download today.
 
Develop on FCC APIs
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.
 
Subscribe to FCC RSS Feeds
Subscribe to exactly what you need to know in real time through an FCC RSS feed from a variety of categories from notices to blog posts.
 
FOIA and Ex Parte
Each year the FCC responds to over 600 Freedom of Information Act requests. We are committed to making information available on Ex Parte ('by one side') presentations in accordance with the law and our policy.
 
 
 
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Managing Director