FCC Certification for Wireless and IOT devices

FCC certification is a mandatory approval issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for electronic, wireless, and IoT devices marketed or sold in the United States. It ensures that products comply with radio frequency (RF) emissions limits, spectrum usage, and electromagnetic interference requirements. Without FCC certification, wireless devices cannot legally enter the U.S. market.

Depending on the type of product, FCC certification can involve different procedures and rules:

• FCC Part 15 – covers unlicensed radio devices such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and other short-range technologies;

• FCC Part 22 / 24 / 27 – for licensed transmitters such as LTE, 5G, and cellular-connected IoT products;

• FCC Part 90 – for industrial, business, and land-mobile radio equipment;

• EMC / RF Exposure (SAR & MPE) – ensuring devices meet safety limits for electromagnetic emissions and user exposure;

• Modular Approval – certification pathway for radio modules to simplify integration in final products;

Each device must be evaluated against the applicable FCC rules, and most require testing in an FCC-accredited laboratory before approval is granted.

At IoT Consulting Partners, we support clients through the entire FCC process:

• Product Testing – RF, EMC, SAR, and wireless performance testing in accredited labs;

• Certification Pathway Guidance – helping you choose the correct approval route (Certification, Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity, or Modular Approval);

• Documentation Preparation – compiling test reports, user manuals, and RF exposure statements;

• FCC Filing & Grantee Codes – managing submissions through Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs) to obtain FCC IDs;

• Debugging & Pre-Compliance – resolving radio failures and optimizing designs before formal testing;
• End-to-End Market Access – combining CE, FCC, MIC, KC and NCC and more, approvals for global product launches.

Our focus is to reduce risk, shorten timelines, and secure smooth access to the U.S. market..

We provide FCC certification services across multiple sectors:

• IoT & Consumer Electronics – smart home devices, wearables, and wireless products;

• Automotive & Transportation – connected vehicles, telematics, V2X, and in-car connectivity;

• Medical Devices – wireless medical electronics and connected health solutions;

• Industrial & Automation – remote controllers, M2M systems, robotics, and sensors;

• Cybersecurity-Enabled Devices – secure communication products handling sensitive data.