Unauthorized Radio Operation January 14, 2021Federal law generally prohibits radio broadcasts without a license issued by the FCC. Anyone found operating a radio station without FCC... En Español
Sponsorship Identification Rules January 13, 2021When a broadcast station transmits any matter for which money, service, or other valuable consideration is paid or promised to, or charged or... En Español
Interception and Divulgence of Radio Communications January 13, 2021Federal and state laws make intercepting and divulging radio communications illegal and punishable by severe criminal penalties, with certain... En Español
Low Power FM Radio Scams January 13, 2021The FCC is aware of scams targeting low power FM radio station applicants. Applicants report they have received emails or letters offering to "jet... En Español
Radio Call-In or Shock Jock Programs January 13, 2021"Call-in" programs are not required to discuss community issues, and broadcasters are not obligated to give any individual an opportunity to... En Español
Obscene, Indecent and Profane Broadcasts January 13, 2021Federal law prohibits obscene, indecent and profane content from being broadcast on the radio or TV. En Español
Cancellation, Rescheduling or Refusal of Radio and TV Programs January 12, 2021The FCC does not control the programming schedules of broadcast radio or television stations or the programming of subscription radio or television,... En Español
Complaints About Broadcast Advertising January 12, 2021Stations are restricted from broadcasting material that promotes certain lotteries; advertises cigarettes, little cigars or smokeless tobacco... En Español
Complaints About Broadcast Journalism January 12, 2021Broadcasters may not intentionally distort the news. The FCC states that "rigging or slanting the news is a most heinous act against the public... En Español
Plan Ahead for Phase Out of 3G Cellular Networks and Service January 11, 2021*/ More Information About 5G To learn more about 5G, visit our FAQs page . For more on the FCC's 5G strategy, including video of Chairman Pai... En Español