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What is an FCC ID?

An FCC ID is the identifier printed on many radio-frequency devices after FCC equipment authorization. It combines a grantee code assigned to the applicant with a product code assigned by the grantee. The FCC ID points to an authorized device record; it does not identify the buyer or current owner.

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Full name: Federal Communications Commission Equipment Identifier

Short explanation

An FCC identifier is used on equipment that has a grant of certification under FCC equipment authorization rules. The identifier consists of the FCC-assigned grantee code and the grantee's equipment product code. Researchers use it to look up grants, filings, exhibits, and technical details for a device model, not to identify an end user or prove that every marketed unit remains unchanged.

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Last updated: 2026-07-11Reviewed by: Fonteum data standards desk — Source-provenance editorial review. Definitions checked against primary federal sources.

How it’s used

  • Equipment lookup: the FCC ID lets users look up grants of certification and related equipment-authorization records.
  • Device identity: the grantee code identifies the applicant or grantee, while the product code identifies the specific equipment product under that grantee.
  • Fonteum treats FCC ID as an equipment-level identifier, separate from FRN party identity and other organization-level registry keys.

Frequently asked questions

What are the parts of an FCC ID?
An FCC ID has a grantee code assigned to the applicant or grantee and a product code assigned by that grantee for the equipment.
Where can you find an FCC ID?
An FCC ID is often printed on the device label, packaging, or regulatory screen for equipment subject to FCC certification.
Is an FCC ID the same as an FRN?
No. An FCC ID identifies an authorized equipment model; an FRN identifies a person or entity doing business with the FCC.

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Platform snapshot · 2026-08-12

13.4Mproviders & companiesProviders, organizations, owners, and facilities on file
26.2Msource-linked factsSource-linked field facts in the dated platform snapshot
90sources with dataDistinct snapshot source IDs with at least one positive record count
73fresh sourcesDistinct source IDs whose latest positive-data snapshot falls within the preceding 45 days
111sources integratedActive registry rows; integration does not establish a load
13state Medicaid jurisdictionsDistinct states represented in the state-exclusions serving table

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