FCC Certification Market 2025 – Data Analysis and TCB Ranking
Structured evaluation of FCC certification activity based on continuously monitored equipment authorization data. Covers total certification volume, ranking of Telecommunications Certification Bodies (TCBs), and distribution patterns across the market.
Top 10 TCBs by certification volume
| Rank | TCB | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KL-Certification ¹ | 5,436 | |
| 2 | TIMCO Engineering | 4,216 | |
| 3 | MET Labs | 3,936 | |
| 4 | Derycom US | 3,518 | |
| 5 | MiCOM Labs | 3,263 | |
| 6 | Applus | 3,122 | |
| 7 | Compliance Testing | 2,518 | |
| 8 | BACLCORP | 1,702 | |
| 9 | SGS | 1,671 | |
| 10 | Sporton USA | 1,558 |
Monthly certification volume
October figure (31 certifications) reflects the impact of the 2025 U.S. federal government shutdown (October 1 – November 12), which suspended FCC certification operations. The value is not representative of underlying market activity and has been excluded from trend analysis.
| Month | Certifications |
|---|---|
| January | 3,593 |
| February | 2,526 |
| March | 3,588 |
| April | 3,847 |
| May | 3,471 |
| June | 3,027 |
| July | 4,478 |
| August | 3,417 |
| September | 3,897 |
| October ⚑ gov. shutdown | 31 |
| November | 4,417 |
| December | 5,839 |
Market structure
The FCC certification market is characterized by a high degree of concentration among leading TCBs, alongside a long tail of smaller bodies. 18 active TCBs were identified in the 2025 dataset, with the top 10 accounting for the substantial majority of total volume.
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