The central filing system for the International Bureau (IB), MyIBFS, contains applications, supporting documents, pleadings, comments, public notices, Commission actions and final authorizations for services regulated by IB. Electronic filing is required for the majority of services, including:
- Satellite Earth stations
- Satellite Space Stations
- International Section 214 Authorizations
- Submarine Cable Landing Licenses
- Section 310(b) Petitions for Declaratory Ruling
- Signaling Point Codes
- Accounting Rate Changes
- Data Notification Identification Codes
- Foreign Carrier Affiliation Notifications
- Recognized Operating Agency filings
Two applications are filed manually, on paper. Basic information is available in MyIBFS on these filings:
- International High Frequency
- Section 325(c) (Permit to Deliver Programs to Foreign Broadcast Stations)
Pleadings and comments are filed through the Pleadings and Comments module.
Search options include:
FILING APPLICATIONS
Using an FCC Registration Number (FRN) and password obtained from the Commission Registration System (CORES), applicants enter MyIBFS via a secure log in to file applications and related documents, check status and pay application processing fees.
MyIBFS
General Information:
- Commission Registration System / FCC Registration Number
- Application Processing Fee Information
- Annual Regulatory Fee Information
Satellite Services Information:
- Earth Station Licensing
- Earth Station Processing FAQs
- Permitted Space Station List
- Ka-Band Permitted List
- Schedule S Software Links
- Part 25 of the Commission's Rules – 47 CFR Part 25 (GAO website)
International Telecommunications Information:
- Section 214 filing guidelines
- Submarine Cable Landing Fact Sheet
- Foreign Carrier Affiliation Rule
- Foreign Ownership (Section 310(b)) guidelines
- International Accounting Rates
