FCC Updates Rules for Business Two-Way Radios in 2025

Overview

The FCC has updated several technical and licensing rules for business and industrial two way radios, with a strong focus on spectrum efficiency and interference reduction.

Key Rule Changes

The new framework encourages narrowband operation, tighter control of occupied bandwidth and more consistent coordination of shared channels across busy metro areas.

Who Is Affected

Manufacturing plants, logistics firms, construction companies and other business radio users should review how their current systems are licensed and configured.

What to Do Next

License holders are advised to audit their channel lineup, talk with a frequency coordinator and plan any retuning or equipment upgrades well before the published compliance dates.