FCC Launches New Web Site, First Update in 10 Years

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, April 5, 2011 | 2:54pm CT

The FCC has launched a complete overhaul of the agency's web site at FCC.gov. The site is said to offer a more intuitive user experience and the addition of Web 2.0 technologies that improves and simplifies FCC.gov for consumers, government, public safety agencies and the business community. This is the first major update to the site in ten years.

Since Chairman Genachowski took office, the FCC has utilized Web 2.0 technologies -- such as official agency blogs, multimedia and social media outlets and opening the agency's processes via online participation platforms -- in reforming the agency. This process has generated hundreds of thousands of comments and interactions from across the country.

The FCC's new media team will continue updating the beta FCC.gov site throughout 2011 with the help of public input through the public engagement and participation features in the new FCC.gov, as well as the agency's social media outlets.

"This FCC is empowering consumers and businesses to get the most out of technology," said FCC Chairman Genachowski. "The launch of the new FCC.gov keeps us at the forefront of innovation, and delivers on our promise to move at the speed of high-tech change."