The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released its updated application fee schedule for 2025, introducing new fees and increases to existing fees across various types of applications. These adjustments reflect changes in administrative costs and inflation. Below, we highlight key examples of fee changes, focusing on common applications for wireless licensing, experimental licensing, cable landing licenses, 214 licensing, transfers of control, discontinuance filings, and VoIP numbering access.
Key Fee Changes for 2025
1. 214 Licensing and Transfers of Control
- New Authorization, International Section 214 (E-filed via MyIBFS)
- 2024 Fee: $715
- 2025 Fee: $920
- Increase: $205
- Assignment/Transfer of Control, International Section 214
- 2024 Fee: $1,115
- 2025 Fee: $1,445
- Increase: $330
- Pro Forma Assignment/Transfer of Control, International Section 214
- 2024 Fee: $360
- 2025 Fee: $470
- Increase: $110
- Domestic 214 Applications – Part 63 Discontinuances (Standard Streamlined Review)
- 2024 Fee: $305
- 2025 Fee: $375
- Increase: $70
2. Cable Landing Licenses
- New License, Cable Landing License Application (E-filed via MyIBFS)
- 2024 Fee: $3,895
- 2025 Fee: $4,505
- Increase: $610
- Assignment/Transfer of Control, Submarine Cable Landing License
- 2024 Fee: $1,115
- 2025 Fee: $1,445
- Increase: $330
- Pro Forma Assignment/Transfer of Control, Submarine Cable Landing License
- 2024 Fee: $360
- 2025 Fee: $470
- Increase: $110
- Special Temporary Authority, Submarine Cable Landing License
- 2024 Fee: $590
- 2025 Fee: $755
- Increase: $165
3. VoIP Numbering Access
- VoIP Numbering Access Application
- 2024 Fee: $1,260
- 2025 Fee: $1,560
- Increase: $300
4. Wireless Licensing
- New Station Authorization (Site-Based License Applications)
- 2024 Fee: $125
- 2025 Fee: $140
- Increase: $15
- Special Temporary Authority
- 2024 Fee: $125
- 2025 Fee: $140
- Increase: $15
- Confidentiality Request
- 2024 Fee: $40
- 2025 Fee: $50
- Increase: $10
5. Experimental Licensing
- New License or Major Modification
- 2024 Fee: $100
- 2025 Fee: $150
- Increase: $50
Implications for Your Business
These increases will impact the costs associated with regulatory filings in 2025, particularly for clients who frequently file applications related to International Section 214 authorizations, cable landing licenses, VoIP numbering access, and wireless or experimental licenses. Companies should carefully review their filing plans and adjust budgets to reflect these changes.
For more information or assistance, please contact the attorney responsible for your account or, in the alternative, Jonathan Marashlian at jsm@commlawgroup.com.
