FCC to Spend About $400 Million to Fund Agency in Fiscal 2026
The FCC's proposed fiscal 2026 budget would support the agency's oversight responsibilities.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission is planning to spend more than $400 million to regulate the nation’s communications sector.
Under an order released on August 27, the FCC said the bulk of the fees will be paid by four broad sectors: phone companies, cable operators, broadcasters, and wireless providers. Interstate telecommunications providers will contribute about $122.7 million, commercial mobile (CMRS) providers about $98 million, and cable/MVPD operators about $68.4 million – together accounting for nearly $288 million of the total.
