Advanced Mobile Spectrum Mapping

Know exactly who owns spectrum where — with Forward Path's advanced mobile spectrum mapping tools.

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Maps

Spectrum Boundary Maps

Explore detailed maps of all FCC licensned mobile device bands, updated every week. Includes partitioning and disaggregation of licenses.

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Detailed Tooltips

Click on the map to see the owner, frequency bands, leases and applications at a glance, while providing a visual indication of spectrum block usage

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Spectrum Data

Trusted by telecom industry professionals for accurate spectrum intelligence, data updated weekly from the FCC.

FCC Licensed Area

Explore detailed maps by FCC Licensed Area across the United States.

By County

License ownership aggregated at a county level, visualized through a map, as well as a county-level spectrum profile. This is the most popular map type used.

License Boundary

Exact license boundaries as defined by the FCC's publicly available data, no GIS analysis or processing required.

Subscription Plans

Choose the perfect plan for your spectrum mapping needs

Licensed Area

For spectrum analysts

$179/year
  • Spectrum by FCC Licened Area
  • County-level spectrum profile
  • Commercial use allowed
  • Email support
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County Maps

For those needing more detail

$299/year
  • Spectrum by FCC Licened Area, County-level
  • County-level spectrum profile
  • Commercial use allowed
  • Email support
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Spectrum Boundary Maps

Licensed area boundaries - including in-county partitions/disaggregations, EBS/BRS areas, and more

$549/year
  • Spectrum by FCC Licened Area, County, and License Boundaries
  • County-level spectrum profile
  • Commercial use allowed
  • Email support
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Licensed Area (non-commercial)

For individuals who are just curious about spectrum ownership

Free
  • Spectrum by FCC Licened Area
  • County-level spectrum profile
  • For non-commercial use only
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Bulk Data

Bulk data for licensed area, county, or high-resolution license boundary data

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  • Data delivered quarterly, monthly, or weekly
  • Easy to use formats available
  • Email support
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Enterprise Licensing

Bulk licensing for companies with 10+ users

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  • Named-user licenses
  • Supports PO/Invoice for purchasing
  • Pay by credit card, check, or EFT
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About Us

Forward Path orignally started out as Spectrum Omega in 2011, shining a light on the spectrum landscape for the telecommunications industry. What was originally difficult to decipher became widely available information. The product has grown over the years, and is now available in the highest resolution possible — exact spectrum license boundaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is the data updated? Data is updated once weekly, as the FCC publishes their weekly data updates. Updates may pause during lapses in fiscal appropriations for the FCC.

Where does the data come from? Data is sourced directly from the FCC's ULS system.

What formats does bulk data come in? Bulk data deliveries are available in CSV or GoeJSON formats, depending on the type of bulk data selected.

Can I cancel or change plans anytime? You can cancel at any time and your subscription will remain active for the rest of the subscription period. You can upgrade to a new plan as-needed, and will have a pro-rated charge for the difference in upgrading to a higher plan.