Federal agency
Federal Communications Commission
Licenses wireless facilities — cell towers, antennas, microwave links. Local zoning can regulate placement but cannot ban service.
Official Source · Federal
What they handle
- Wireless tower registration and licensing
- Antenna structure approvals
- RF emission compliance
What they don't handle
- Local zoning of towers (city/county)
- Health-effects determinations (covered by FCC limits)
- Building permits for tower construction
Common permits
- Antenna Structure Registration (ASR)
Common complaints
- Tower not registered
- RF emission concerns
Common documents
- ASR filings
- Tower environmental notifications
Questions to ask
- Is the tower registered (ASR number)?
- Was an environmental notification filed?
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