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NCUA IG: FY 2026 Audit of the NCUA's Compliance With FISMA 2014
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The National Credit Union Administration Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-09) on August 13, 2026, entitled "FY 2026 Audit of the NCUA's Compliance with FISMA 2014."
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
The Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) requires federal agencies to develop, document, and implement an agency-wide information security program to protect their information and information systems, including those provided or managed by another agency, contractor, or other source. FISMA also ... Show Full Article ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The National Credit Union Administration Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-09) on August 13, 2026, entitled "FY 2026 Audit of the NCUA's Compliance with FISMA 2014." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary The Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) requires federal agencies to develop, document, and implement an agency-wide information security program to protect their information and information systems, including those provided or managed by another agency, contractor, or other source. FISMA alsorequires agency Inspectors General (IGs) to assess the effectiveness of their agency's information security program and practices. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have issued guidance for federal agencies to follow. In addition, NIST issued the Federal Information Processing Standards to establish agency baseline security requirements.
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) engaged Sikich CPA LLC (Sikich) to conduct a performance audit in support of the FISMA requirement for an annual independent evaluation of the NCUA's information security program and practices. The objective of this performance audit was to assess the NCUA's compliance with FISMA and agency information security and privacy practices, policies, and procedures and ultimately to assess the effectiveness of the NCUA's information security program and practices.
The OMB and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provide federal agencies and IGs with instructions for preparing annual FISMA reports. On January 15, 2025, the OMB issued Memorandum M-25-04, Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management Requirements,1 which provides reporting guidance for FISMA. Each year, IGs are required to complete the IG FISMA Reporting Metrics to assess the effectiveness of their agency's information security program and practices. The OMB, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), and other stakeholders collaborated to develop FY 2025 Inspector General Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) Reporting Metrics v2.0 (IG FISMA Reporting Metrics). The IG FISMA Reporting Metrics require us to assess the maturity of six Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)3 function areas in the agency's information security program and practices.
For this year's review, IGs were required to assess 20 core4 and 5 supplemental5 IG FISMA Reporting Metrics across 6 function areas--Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover--to determine the effectiveness of their agency's information security program and the maturity level of each function area. The maturity levels are Level 1: Ad Hoc, Level 2: Defined, Level 3: Consistently Implemented, Level 4: Managed and Measurable, and Level 5: Optimized.
1 For FY 2026, OMB and DHS did not issue the annual FISMA instructions; we therefore performed the audit using the OMB issued Memorandum M-25-04, Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management Requirements. See OMB Memorandum M-25-04 online here. 2 On March 17, 2026, the OMB and CIGIE, issued a joint communication directing IGs and independent external auditors to use the FY 2025 IG FISMA Reporting Metrics for FY 2026 FISMA audits. See the FY 2025 IG FISMA Reporting Metrics online here. 3 The IG FISMA Reporting Metrics align with the six functions in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (CSF): Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. The CSF provides agencies with a common structure for managing and reducing their cybersecurity risks across the enterprise and provides IGs with guidance for assessing the maturity of controls to address those risks.
Core metrics are assessed annually and represent a combination of administration priorities, high-impact security processes, and essential functions necessary to determine the effectiveness of a security program. The core metrics can be found in the FY 2025 IG FISMA Reporting Metrics online here. 5 Supplemental metrics are metrics that are not considered core but represent important activities conducted by security programs and contribute to the overall evaluation and determination of the effectiveness of the security program. The supplemental metrics can be found in the FY 2025 IG FISMA Reporting Metrics online here.
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View full report here: https://ncua.gov/files/audit-reports/oig-audit-compliance-fisma-2026.pdf
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
The Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) requires federal agencies to develop, document, and implement an agency-wide information security program to protect their information and information systems, including those provided or managed by another agency, contractor, or other source. FISMA also ... Show Full Article ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The National Credit Union Administration Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-09) on August 13, 2026, entitled "FY 2026 Audit of the NCUA's Compliance with FISMA 2014." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary The Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) requires federal agencies to develop, document, and implement an agency-wide information security program to protect their information and information systems, including those provided or managed by another agency, contractor, or other source. FISMA alsorequires agency Inspectors General (IGs) to assess the effectiveness of their agency's information security program and practices. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have issued guidance for federal agencies to follow. In addition, NIST issued the Federal Information Processing Standards to establish agency baseline security requirements.
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) engaged Sikich CPA LLC (Sikich) to conduct a performance audit in support of the FISMA requirement for an annual independent evaluation of the NCUA's information security program and practices. The objective of this performance audit was to assess the NCUA's compliance with FISMA and agency information security and privacy practices, policies, and procedures and ultimately to assess the effectiveness of the NCUA's information security program and practices.
The OMB and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provide federal agencies and IGs with instructions for preparing annual FISMA reports. On January 15, 2025, the OMB issued Memorandum M-25-04, Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management Requirements,1 which provides reporting guidance for FISMA. Each year, IGs are required to complete the IG FISMA Reporting Metrics to assess the effectiveness of their agency's information security program and practices. The OMB, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), and other stakeholders collaborated to develop FY 2025 Inspector General Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) Reporting Metrics v2.0 (IG FISMA Reporting Metrics). The IG FISMA Reporting Metrics require us to assess the maturity of six Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)3 function areas in the agency's information security program and practices.
For this year's review, IGs were required to assess 20 core4 and 5 supplemental5 IG FISMA Reporting Metrics across 6 function areas--Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover--to determine the effectiveness of their agency's information security program and the maturity level of each function area. The maturity levels are Level 1: Ad Hoc, Level 2: Defined, Level 3: Consistently Implemented, Level 4: Managed and Measurable, and Level 5: Optimized.
1 For FY 2026, OMB and DHS did not issue the annual FISMA instructions; we therefore performed the audit using the OMB issued Memorandum M-25-04, Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance on Federal Information Security and Privacy Management Requirements. See OMB Memorandum M-25-04 online here. 2 On March 17, 2026, the OMB and CIGIE, issued a joint communication directing IGs and independent external auditors to use the FY 2025 IG FISMA Reporting Metrics for FY 2026 FISMA audits. See the FY 2025 IG FISMA Reporting Metrics online here. 3 The IG FISMA Reporting Metrics align with the six functions in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (CSF): Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. The CSF provides agencies with a common structure for managing and reducing their cybersecurity risks across the enterprise and provides IGs with guidance for assessing the maturity of controls to address those risks.
Core metrics are assessed annually and represent a combination of administration priorities, high-impact security processes, and essential functions necessary to determine the effectiveness of a security program. The core metrics can be found in the FY 2025 IG FISMA Reporting Metrics online here. 5 Supplemental metrics are metrics that are not considered core but represent important activities conducted by security programs and contribute to the overall evaluation and determination of the effectiveness of the security program. The supplemental metrics can be found in the FY 2025 IG FISMA Reporting Metrics online here.
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View full report here: https://ncua.gov/files/audit-reports/oig-audit-compliance-fisma-2026.pdf
SEC: Updated Statement Regarding the Division of Corporation Finance's Role in the Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 Process
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026:
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Updated Statement Regarding the Division of Corporation Finance's Role in the Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 Process
Division of Corporation Finance
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On November 17, 2025, the Division announced that for the 2025-2026 proxy season (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026) it would not respond to no-action requests or express any views regarding companies' intended reliance on any basis for excluding shareholder proposals under Rule 14a-8, except for no-action requests to exclude a proposal ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * Updated Statement Regarding the Division of Corporation Finance's Role in the Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 Process Division of Corporation Finance - On November 17, 2025, the Division announced that for the 2025-2026 proxy season (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026) it would not respond to no-action requests or express any views regarding companies' intended reliance on any basis for excluding shareholder proposals under Rule 14a-8, except for no-action requests to exclude a proposalunder Rule 14a-8(i)(1).[1] The Division also stated that, if a company wished to receive a response for any proposal that it intended to exclude pursuant to a basis other than Rule 14a-8(i)(1), the company or its counsel could include, as part of its notification pursuant to Rule 14a-8(j), an unqualified representation that the company had a reasonable basis to exclude the proposal based on the provisions of Rule 14a-8, prior published guidance, and/or judicial decisions.
In those situations, the Division stated that it would respond with a letter indicating that, based solely on the company's or counsel's representation, the Division would not object if the company omitted the proposal from its proxy materials.
In order to focus Division resources on the review of Securities Act and Exchange Act filings, including those reviews that are statutorily required, for the protection of investors and facilitation of capital formation, and in light of the extensive body of guidance from the Commission and the staff available to both companies and proponents on Rule 14a-8, the Division has determined to discontinue responding to Rule 14a-8 no-action requests entirely, including those submitted under Rule 14a-8(i)(1),[2] effective immediately, unless and until the Division announces otherwise. It also will no longer respond to notices filed under Rule 14a-8(j) with a letter indicating that it will not object if a company omits a proposal from its proxy materials. Although the staff "has for many years engaged in the informal practice of expressing its enforcement position" in response to notices submitted under Rule 14a-8(j), the Commission has also long recognized that "[n]o response or other action by the Commission or its staff is required in regard to such communications."[3]
Companies will continue to be required under Rule 14a-8(j) to submit notices to the Commission containing the information required by the rule when they intend to exclude shareholder proposals from their proxy materials. Companies should submit those notices using the online Shareholder Proposal Form. In addition, the Division's shareholder proposal email address is no longer functional. Companies and shareholder proponents should submit any questions or other correspondence using the Shareholder Proposal Form.
The Division of Investment Management is responsible for reviewing Rule 14a-8 requests related to investment companies. In order to focus the Division of Investment Management resources on the review of investment company filings for the protection of investors and facilitation of capital formation, the staff of the Division of Investment Management will take a substantially similar approach as set forth above. Any notices submitted pursuant to Rule 14a-8(j) related to investment companies must be submitted to the Division of Investment Management by email to IMshareholderproposals@sec.gov. Companies and shareholder proponents should submit any questions or other correspondence concerning investment companies to the Division of Investment Management's Disclosure Review and Accounting Office at IMshareholderproposals@sec.gov or 202-551-6921.
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[1] Statement Regarding the Division of Corporation Finance's Role in the Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 Process for the Current Proxy Season (Nov. 17, 2025), available at https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/statement-regarding-division-corporation-finances-role-exchange-act-rule-14a-8-process-current-proxy-season.
[2] The Division did not receive any no-action requests to exclude a proposal under Rule 14a-8(i)(1) during the 2025-2026 proxy season.
[3] Statement of Informal Procedures for the Rendering of Staff Advice with Respect to Shareholder Proposals, Release No. 34-12599 (July 7, 1976) [41 FR 29989 (July 20, 1976)].
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/corpfin-statement-rule-14a-8-process-081426
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Updated Statement Regarding the Division of Corporation Finance's Role in the Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 Process
Division of Corporation Finance
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On November 17, 2025, the Division announced that for the 2025-2026 proxy season (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026) it would not respond to no-action requests or express any views regarding companies' intended reliance on any basis for excluding shareholder proposals under Rule 14a-8, except for no-action requests to exclude a proposal ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * Updated Statement Regarding the Division of Corporation Finance's Role in the Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 Process Division of Corporation Finance - On November 17, 2025, the Division announced that for the 2025-2026 proxy season (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026) it would not respond to no-action requests or express any views regarding companies' intended reliance on any basis for excluding shareholder proposals under Rule 14a-8, except for no-action requests to exclude a proposalunder Rule 14a-8(i)(1).[1] The Division also stated that, if a company wished to receive a response for any proposal that it intended to exclude pursuant to a basis other than Rule 14a-8(i)(1), the company or its counsel could include, as part of its notification pursuant to Rule 14a-8(j), an unqualified representation that the company had a reasonable basis to exclude the proposal based on the provisions of Rule 14a-8, prior published guidance, and/or judicial decisions.
In those situations, the Division stated that it would respond with a letter indicating that, based solely on the company's or counsel's representation, the Division would not object if the company omitted the proposal from its proxy materials.
In order to focus Division resources on the review of Securities Act and Exchange Act filings, including those reviews that are statutorily required, for the protection of investors and facilitation of capital formation, and in light of the extensive body of guidance from the Commission and the staff available to both companies and proponents on Rule 14a-8, the Division has determined to discontinue responding to Rule 14a-8 no-action requests entirely, including those submitted under Rule 14a-8(i)(1),[2] effective immediately, unless and until the Division announces otherwise. It also will no longer respond to notices filed under Rule 14a-8(j) with a letter indicating that it will not object if a company omits a proposal from its proxy materials. Although the staff "has for many years engaged in the informal practice of expressing its enforcement position" in response to notices submitted under Rule 14a-8(j), the Commission has also long recognized that "[n]o response or other action by the Commission or its staff is required in regard to such communications."[3]
Companies will continue to be required under Rule 14a-8(j) to submit notices to the Commission containing the information required by the rule when they intend to exclude shareholder proposals from their proxy materials. Companies should submit those notices using the online Shareholder Proposal Form. In addition, the Division's shareholder proposal email address is no longer functional. Companies and shareholder proponents should submit any questions or other correspondence using the Shareholder Proposal Form.
The Division of Investment Management is responsible for reviewing Rule 14a-8 requests related to investment companies. In order to focus the Division of Investment Management resources on the review of investment company filings for the protection of investors and facilitation of capital formation, the staff of the Division of Investment Management will take a substantially similar approach as set forth above. Any notices submitted pursuant to Rule 14a-8(j) related to investment companies must be submitted to the Division of Investment Management by email to IMshareholderproposals@sec.gov. Companies and shareholder proponents should submit any questions or other correspondence concerning investment companies to the Division of Investment Management's Disclosure Review and Accounting Office at IMshareholderproposals@sec.gov or 202-551-6921.
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[1] Statement Regarding the Division of Corporation Finance's Role in the Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 Process for the Current Proxy Season (Nov. 17, 2025), available at https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/statement-regarding-division-corporation-finances-role-exchange-act-rule-14a-8-process-current-proxy-season.
[2] The Division did not receive any no-action requests to exclude a proposal under Rule 14a-8(i)(1) during the 2025-2026 proxy season.
[3] Statement of Informal Procedures for the Rendering of Staff Advice with Respect to Shareholder Proposals, Release No. 34-12599 (July 7, 1976) [41 FR 29989 (July 20, 1976)].
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/corpfin-statement-rule-14a-8-process-081426
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Commission Seeks Comment on Petition for Rulemaking on Lifeline Agent Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 11-42):
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By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition for rulemaking (Petition) from Universal Marketing, LLC (Universal Marketing), requesting the Commission initiate a rulemaking in its Lifeline program to "elevate the professional, academic, and economic standards required to hold an active National Verifier Agent ID."/1 In its Petition, Universal Marketing proposes, among other things, that the Commission should ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 11-42): * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition for rulemaking (Petition) from Universal Marketing, LLC (Universal Marketing), requesting the Commission initiate a rulemaking in its Lifeline program to "elevate the professional, academic, and economic standards required to hold an active National Verifier Agent ID."/1 In its Petition, Universal Marketing proposes, among other things, that the Commission shouldrequire verification that agents responsible for enrolling Lifeline program subscribers have a high school diploma or similar degree, implement "a structural cap on the maximum number of active Agent IDs permitted to operate simultaneously within a specific ZIP code or municipal boundary," and require the Universal Service Administrative Company to perform localized field audits of agents./2
Pursuant to section 1.405 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR Sec. 1.405, interested parties may file comments or oppositions to Universal Marketing's Petition on or before September 14, 2026 and reply comments on or before September 29, 2026. All pleadings should reference WC Docket No. 11-42 and may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies./3
* Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/.
* Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing.
- Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
- Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building.
- Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.
- Filing sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
People with Disabilities. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice).
Ex Parte Rules. The proceeding in this Notice shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./4 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must: (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda, or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules./5 In proceedings governed by section 1.49(f) of the rules or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml., .ppt, searchable .pdf)./6 Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
For further information regarding this Notice, please contact Michael Alonso Michael.Alonso@fcc.gov of the Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau.
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Footnotes:
1/ Universal Marketing LLC Formal Regulatory Petition for Administrative Rulemaking, WC Docket Nos. 11-42 and 21-450 (filed July 6, 2026) (Petition) at 1.
2/ Id. at 4-5.
3/ See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 Fed. Reg. 24121 (1998).
4/ See 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
5/ Id. Sec. 1.1206(b).
6/ Id.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-856A1.pdf
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By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition for rulemaking (Petition) from Universal Marketing, LLC (Universal Marketing), requesting the Commission initiate a rulemaking in its Lifeline program to "elevate the professional, academic, and economic standards required to hold an active National Verifier Agent ID."/1 In its Petition, Universal Marketing proposes, among other things, that the Commission should ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 11-42): * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on a petition for rulemaking (Petition) from Universal Marketing, LLC (Universal Marketing), requesting the Commission initiate a rulemaking in its Lifeline program to "elevate the professional, academic, and economic standards required to hold an active National Verifier Agent ID."/1 In its Petition, Universal Marketing proposes, among other things, that the Commission shouldrequire verification that agents responsible for enrolling Lifeline program subscribers have a high school diploma or similar degree, implement "a structural cap on the maximum number of active Agent IDs permitted to operate simultaneously within a specific ZIP code or municipal boundary," and require the Universal Service Administrative Company to perform localized field audits of agents./2
Pursuant to section 1.405 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR Sec. 1.405, interested parties may file comments or oppositions to Universal Marketing's Petition on or before September 14, 2026 and reply comments on or before September 29, 2026. All pleadings should reference WC Docket No. 11-42 and may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies./3
* Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/.
* Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing.
- Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
- Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building.
- Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.
- Filing sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
People with Disabilities. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice).
Ex Parte Rules. The proceeding in this Notice shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./4 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must: (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda, or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules./5 In proceedings governed by section 1.49(f) of the rules or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml., .ppt, searchable .pdf)./6 Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
For further information regarding this Notice, please contact Michael Alonso Michael.Alonso@fcc.gov of the Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau.
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Footnotes:
1/ Universal Marketing LLC Formal Regulatory Petition for Administrative Rulemaking, WC Docket Nos. 11-42 and 21-450 (filed July 6, 2026) (Petition) at 1.
2/ Id. at 4-5.
3/ See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 Fed. Reg. 24121 (1998).
4/ See 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
5/ Id. Sec. 1.1206(b).
6/ Id.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-856A1.pdf
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-200, 26-201):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Commission's rules./1 The application(s) request ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-200, 26-201): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Commission's rules./1 The application(s) requestauthority, under section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,/2 and section 63.71 of the Commission's rules,/3 to discontinue, reduce, or impair certain domestic telecommunications service(s) (Affected Service(s)) in specified geographic areas (Service Area(s)) as applicable and as fully described in each application.
In accordance with section 63.71(f) of the Commission's rules, the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed in the Appendix will be deemed granted automatically on September 14, 2026, the 31st day after the release date of this public notice, unless the Commission notifies any applicant(s) that their grant will not be automatically effective./4 We note that the date on which an application for Commission authorization is deemed granted may be different from the date on which applicants are authorized to discontinue service ("Authorized Date"). Any applicant whose application has been deemed granted may discontinue their Affected Service(s) in their Service Area(s) on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) specified in the Appendix, in accordance with their filed representations. Accordingly, pursuant to section 63.71(f), and the terms outlined in each application, absent further Commission action, each applicant may discontinue the Affected Service(s) in the Service Area(s) described in their application on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) listed in the Appendix for that application. For purposes of computation of time when filing a petition for reconsideration, application for review, or petition for judicial review of the Commission's decision(s), the date of "public notice" shall be the later of the auto grant date stated above in this Public Notice, or the release date(s) of any further public notice(s) or order(s) announcing final Commission action, as applicable. Should no petitions for reconsideration, applications for review, or petitions for judicial review be timely filed, the proceeding(s) listed in this Public Notice shall be terminated, and the docket(s) will be closed.
Comments objecting to the application listed in the Appendix must be filed with the Commission on or before August 31, 2026./5 Comments should refer to the specific WC Docket No. and Comp. Pol. File No. listed in the Appendix for the Section 214 Discontinuance Application. Comments should include specific information about the impact of the proposed discontinuance on the commenter, including any inability to acquire reasonable substitute service. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting comments. Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket number./6
Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building. Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
This proceeding shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./7 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530.
For further information, please see the contact(s) for the specific discontinuance proceeding you are interested in as listed in the Appendix. For further information on procedures regarding section 214 please visit https://www.fcc.gov/general/domestic-section-214-discontinuance-service.
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Footnotes:
1/ 47 CFR Sec. 63.71.
2/ 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214.
3/ 47 CFR Sec. 63.71.
4/ See 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(f)(1) (stating, in relevant part, that an application filed by a non-dominant carrier "shall be automatically granted on the 31st day... unless the Commission has notified the applicant that the grant will not be automatically effective"); see also 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(f)(2)(i) (stating that "[a]n application to discontinue, reduce, or impair an existing retail service as part of a technology transition, as defined in Sec. 63.60(i), may be automatically granted... if: The applicant provides affected customers with the notice required under paragraph (a)(6) of this section, and the application contains the showing or certification described in Sec. 63.602(b)"); Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment, WC Docket No. 17-84, Order, DA 25248, para. 6 (WCB Mar. 20, 2025) (waiving the Adequate Replacement Test's "single replacement service" requirement for a period of two years when a carrier seeks to discontinue a legacy voice service pursuant to section 214(a), thereby allowing carriers to satisfy all three prongs of the Adequate Replacement Test with a bundled service); Technology Transitions, GN Docket No. 13-5, Order on Clarification, DA 25-250, para. 6 (WCB Mar. 20, 2025) (clarifying the applicability of the testing methodology and parameters required for meeting the streamlining criteria when a carrier submits a technology transition discontinuance application relying on the "totality of the circumstances" under the Adequate Replacement Test).
5/ Comments are normally due 15 days after the Commission releases public notice of the proposed discontinuance. 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(a). For purposes of computation of time, if the comment deadline falls on a weekend or officially recognized Federal legal holiday, however, comments will be due on the next business day. See 47 CFR Sec. 1.4(e) and (j).
6/ Please note that Commission staff may share filed comments with the applicant(s), along with the commenter's contact information, in order to allow applicant(s) to identify affected customers in the proposed discontinuance area and fully respond.
7/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Commission's rules./1 The application(s) request ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-200, 26-201): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Commission's rules./1 The application(s) requestauthority, under section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,/2 and section 63.71 of the Commission's rules,/3 to discontinue, reduce, or impair certain domestic telecommunications service(s) (Affected Service(s)) in specified geographic areas (Service Area(s)) as applicable and as fully described in each application.
In accordance with section 63.71(f) of the Commission's rules, the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed in the Appendix will be deemed granted automatically on September 14, 2026, the 31st day after the release date of this public notice, unless the Commission notifies any applicant(s) that their grant will not be automatically effective./4 We note that the date on which an application for Commission authorization is deemed granted may be different from the date on which applicants are authorized to discontinue service ("Authorized Date"). Any applicant whose application has been deemed granted may discontinue their Affected Service(s) in their Service Area(s) on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) specified in the Appendix, in accordance with their filed representations. Accordingly, pursuant to section 63.71(f), and the terms outlined in each application, absent further Commission action, each applicant may discontinue the Affected Service(s) in the Service Area(s) described in their application on or after the authorized discontinuance date(s) listed in the Appendix for that application. For purposes of computation of time when filing a petition for reconsideration, application for review, or petition for judicial review of the Commission's decision(s), the date of "public notice" shall be the later of the auto grant date stated above in this Public Notice, or the release date(s) of any further public notice(s) or order(s) announcing final Commission action, as applicable. Should no petitions for reconsideration, applications for review, or petitions for judicial review be timely filed, the proceeding(s) listed in this Public Notice shall be terminated, and the docket(s) will be closed.
Comments objecting to the application listed in the Appendix must be filed with the Commission on or before August 31, 2026./5 Comments should refer to the specific WC Docket No. and Comp. Pol. File No. listed in the Appendix for the Section 214 Discontinuance Application. Comments should include specific information about the impact of the proposed discontinuance on the commenter, including any inability to acquire reasonable substitute service. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting comments. Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket number./6
Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. Hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the FCC's mailing contractor at 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building. Commercial courier deliveries (any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
This proceeding shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./7 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530.
For further information, please see the contact(s) for the specific discontinuance proceeding you are interested in as listed in the Appendix. For further information on procedures regarding section 214 please visit https://www.fcc.gov/general/domestic-section-214-discontinuance-service.
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Footnotes:
1/ 47 CFR Sec. 63.71.
2/ 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214.
3/ 47 CFR Sec. 63.71.
4/ See 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(f)(1) (stating, in relevant part, that an application filed by a non-dominant carrier "shall be automatically granted on the 31st day... unless the Commission has notified the applicant that the grant will not be automatically effective"); see also 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(f)(2)(i) (stating that "[a]n application to discontinue, reduce, or impair an existing retail service as part of a technology transition, as defined in Sec. 63.60(i), may be automatically granted... if: The applicant provides affected customers with the notice required under paragraph (a)(6) of this section, and the application contains the showing or certification described in Sec. 63.602(b)"); Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment, WC Docket No. 17-84, Order, DA 25248, para. 6 (WCB Mar. 20, 2025) (waiving the Adequate Replacement Test's "single replacement service" requirement for a period of two years when a carrier seeks to discontinue a legacy voice service pursuant to section 214(a), thereby allowing carriers to satisfy all three prongs of the Adequate Replacement Test with a bundled service); Technology Transitions, GN Docket No. 13-5, Order on Clarification, DA 25-250, para. 6 (WCB Mar. 20, 2025) (clarifying the applicability of the testing methodology and parameters required for meeting the streamlining criteria when a carrier submits a technology transition discontinuance application relying on the "totality of the circumstances" under the Adequate Replacement Test).
5/ Comments are normally due 15 days after the Commission releases public notice of the proposed discontinuance. 47 CFR Sec. 63.71(a). For purposes of computation of time, if the comment deadline falls on a weekend or officially recognized Federal legal holiday, however, comments will be due on the next business day. See 47 CFR Sec. 1.4(e) and (j).
6/ Please note that Commission staff may share filed comments with the applicant(s), along with the commenter's contact information, in order to allow applicant(s) to identify affected customers in the proposed discontinuance area and fully respond.
7/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
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FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Issues Public Notice: Petitions for Reconsideration or Clarification of Counter-Drone Actions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau issued the following public notice (GN Docket No. 26-74):
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By this Public Notice, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) seek comment on Petitions for Reconsideration or Clarification (petitions or PFRs)/1 filed by CTIA in the above docket. WTB and OET also clarify related filing and service requirements.
Background. On August 3, 2026, CTIA filed the four Petitions in GN Docket No. 26-74, pursuant to Section 1.106 of the Commission's rules,/2 ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau issued the following public notice (GN Docket No. 26-74): * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) seek comment on Petitions for Reconsideration or Clarification (petitions or PFRs)/1 filed by CTIA in the above docket. WTB and OET also clarify related filing and service requirements. Background. On August 3, 2026, CTIA filed the four Petitions in GN Docket No. 26-74, pursuant to Section 1.106 of the Commission's rules,/2seeking reconsideration and/or clarification of four related actions taken on delegated authority that together help enable development and use of counterdrone measures, including under the SAFER SKIES Act./3 The full text of these documents is available for viewing on the Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) database, https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs.
Filing Deadlines. In order to provide clarity to parties wishing to develop a record on these issues, we find good cause to waive sua sponte the filing deadlines in section 1.106(g)-(h) of the Commission's rules and to establish a different time period for filing oppositions and replies./4 Accordingly, oppositions to these petitions must be filed by September 14, 2026, and replies to oppositions must be filed by September 29, 2026.
Service Requirements. We also find good cause to waive sua sponte the service requirements in sections 1.106(g)-(h) of the Commission's rules/5 associated with the filing of oppositions and replies to the PFRs and instead allow parties to file such documents electronically in ECFS without the need to individually serve all other parties to the proceeding. We find that serving filings related to the PFRs in this proceeding present special circumstances that warrant a deviation from the general service rules because the rules would unduly burden filers. In this limited circumstance, we find that the filing of oppositions and replies in ECFS will provide a suitable alternative to individualized service. Consistent with section 1.47(a) of the Commission's rules, WTB and OET will consider this Public Notice to function as notice of service of the PFRs, oppositions, and replies upon all of the commenters and interested parties participating in these proceeding./6
Ex Parte Presentations. This proceeding shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./7 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda, or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b)./8 In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f)/9 or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
Filing Procedures. Under the Commission's current procedures for the submission of filings and other documents, and consistent with the waivers granted herein, interested parties may file oppositions and replies to CTIA's PFRs on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Submissions may be filed electronically through the Commission's ECFS or by filing paper copies. We strongly encourage interested parties to file electronically. All filings regarding the PFRs should include the applicable docket number : GN Docket No. 26-74.
Electronic Filers: Documents may be filed electronically by accessing the ECFS at https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the website for submitting documents. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket number, GN Docket No. 26-74.
Paper Filers: Parties that choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by commercial overnight courier or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. Commercial courier deliveries (i.e., any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service Mail) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
Persons with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (e.g., braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530.
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Footnotes:
1/ See Petition of CTIA for Reconsideration or Clarification of Special Temporary Authority Order, GN Docket No. 26-74 (filed Aug. 3, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110069383/1; Petition of CTIA for Reconsideration or Clarification of Sale and Importation Equipment Waiver, GN Docket No. 26-74 (filed Aug. 3, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110069382/1; Petition of CTIA for Reconsideration or Clarification of Declaratory Ruling, Counter-Drone Operations by Local Authorities, GN Docket No. 26-74 (filed Aug. 3, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110069384/1; Petition of CTIA for Reconsideration or Clarification of Declaratory Ruling, Facilitation Experimental Testing of C-UAS Equipment, GN Docket No. 26-74 (filed Aug. 3, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110069385/1.
2/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.106.
3/ See FCC Supports SLTT Drone Efforts (July 2, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-supports-sltt-droneefforts.
4/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.106(g)-(h).
5/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.106(g)-(h).
6/ See 47 CFR Sec. 1.47(a) (stating that "[in] proceedings involving a large number of parties, and unless otherwise provided by statute, the Commission may satisfy its service obligation by issuing a public notice that identifies the documents required to be served and that explains how parties can obtain copies of the documents"); id., note to paragraph (a) (stating that "[t]he Commission expects that service by public notice will be used only in proceedings with 20 or more parties").
7/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
8/ See 47 CFR Sec. 1.1206(b).
9/ See 47 CFR Sec. 1.49(f).
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By this Public Notice, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) seek comment on Petitions for Reconsideration or Clarification (petitions or PFRs)/1 filed by CTIA in the above docket. WTB and OET also clarify related filing and service requirements.
Background. On August 3, 2026, CTIA filed the four Petitions in GN Docket No. 26-74, pursuant to Section 1.106 of the Commission's rules,/2 ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau issued the following public notice (GN Docket No. 26-74): * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) seek comment on Petitions for Reconsideration or Clarification (petitions or PFRs)/1 filed by CTIA in the above docket. WTB and OET also clarify related filing and service requirements. Background. On August 3, 2026, CTIA filed the four Petitions in GN Docket No. 26-74, pursuant to Section 1.106 of the Commission's rules,/2seeking reconsideration and/or clarification of four related actions taken on delegated authority that together help enable development and use of counterdrone measures, including under the SAFER SKIES Act./3 The full text of these documents is available for viewing on the Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) database, https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs.
Filing Deadlines. In order to provide clarity to parties wishing to develop a record on these issues, we find good cause to waive sua sponte the filing deadlines in section 1.106(g)-(h) of the Commission's rules and to establish a different time period for filing oppositions and replies./4 Accordingly, oppositions to these petitions must be filed by September 14, 2026, and replies to oppositions must be filed by September 29, 2026.
Service Requirements. We also find good cause to waive sua sponte the service requirements in sections 1.106(g)-(h) of the Commission's rules/5 associated with the filing of oppositions and replies to the PFRs and instead allow parties to file such documents electronically in ECFS without the need to individually serve all other parties to the proceeding. We find that serving filings related to the PFRs in this proceeding present special circumstances that warrant a deviation from the general service rules because the rules would unduly burden filers. In this limited circumstance, we find that the filing of oppositions and replies in ECFS will provide a suitable alternative to individualized service. Consistent with section 1.47(a) of the Commission's rules, WTB and OET will consider this Public Notice to function as notice of service of the PFRs, oppositions, and replies upon all of the commenters and interested parties participating in these proceeding./6
Ex Parte Presentations. This proceeding shall be treated as a "permit-but-disclose" proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules./7 Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda, or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b)./8 In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f)/9 or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.
Filing Procedures. Under the Commission's current procedures for the submission of filings and other documents, and consistent with the waivers granted herein, interested parties may file oppositions and replies to CTIA's PFRs on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Submissions may be filed electronically through the Commission's ECFS or by filing paper copies. We strongly encourage interested parties to file electronically. All filings regarding the PFRs should include the applicable docket number : GN Docket No. 26-74.
Electronic Filers: Documents may be filed electronically by accessing the ECFS at https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the website for submitting documents. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket number, GN Docket No. 26-74.
Paper Filers: Parties that choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by commercial overnight courier or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. Commercial courier deliveries (i.e., any deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service Mail) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. Filings sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
Persons with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (e.g., braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530.
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Footnotes:
1/ See Petition of CTIA for Reconsideration or Clarification of Special Temporary Authority Order, GN Docket No. 26-74 (filed Aug. 3, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110069383/1; Petition of CTIA for Reconsideration or Clarification of Sale and Importation Equipment Waiver, GN Docket No. 26-74 (filed Aug. 3, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110069382/1; Petition of CTIA for Reconsideration or Clarification of Declaratory Ruling, Counter-Drone Operations by Local Authorities, GN Docket No. 26-74 (filed Aug. 3, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110069384/1; Petition of CTIA for Reconsideration or Clarification of Declaratory Ruling, Facilitation Experimental Testing of C-UAS Equipment, GN Docket No. 26-74 (filed Aug. 3, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/26110069385/1.
2/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.106.
3/ See FCC Supports SLTT Drone Efforts (July 2, 2026), https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-supports-sltt-droneefforts.
4/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.106(g)-(h).
5/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.106(g)-(h).
6/ See 47 CFR Sec. 1.47(a) (stating that "[in] proceedings involving a large number of parties, and unless otherwise provided by statute, the Commission may satisfy its service obligation by issuing a public notice that identifies the documents required to be served and that explains how parties can obtain copies of the documents"); id., note to paragraph (a) (stating that "[t]he Commission expects that service by public notice will be used only in proceedings with 20 or more parties").
7/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1200 et seq.
8/ See 47 CFR Sec. 1.1206(b).
9/ See 47 CFR Sec. 1.49(f).
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FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Issues Public Notice: Conditional Approval, Exemption of Certain Routers From FCC Covered List
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-89; ET Docket No. 21-232; EA Docket No. 21-233):
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The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau) maintains a list of equipment and services (Covered List) that have been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons."/1 Pursuant to section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-89; ET Docket No. 21-232; EA Docket No. 21-233): * * * The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau) maintains a list of equipment and services (Covered List) that have been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons."/1 Pursuant to section 2 of the Secure and Trusted CommunicationsNetworks Act of 2019 (Secure Networks Act)/2 and sections 1.50002(a) and 1.50003 of the Commission's rules,/3 PSHSB announces that the Department of War (DoW) has granted Conditional Approval for certain routers. Therefore, such devices are exempt from the Covered List.
Recent Additions of Routers to the Covered List:
On March 23, 2026, the Commission added to the Covered List "routers produced in a foreign country, except routers which have been granted a Conditional Approval by DoW or DHS."/4 This addition was based on a National Security Determination from an Executive Branch interagency body, including several appropriate national security agencies, determining (among other things) that routers produced in a foreign country pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons./5
Conditional Approvals:
The Executive Branch interagency body established a process by which entities producing routers in foreign countries can request DoW or the Department of Homeland Security to evaluate whether such devices do not pose unacceptable risks to national security and receive Conditional Approvals that would exempt such devices from the Covered List. The Commission has updated the Covered List to reflect the Conditional Approvals that we have received from the DoW exempting certain routers from the Covered List./6
DoW has reviewed the submissions and granted Conditional Approvals for the following devices:
* Askey Computer, Corp.'s ASK-NCM1100, ASK-NCM1100E, ASK-NCM3000, and ASK-NCQ8000 routers (terminating February 3, 2028)
* Zyxel Communications, Inc.'s EE4210-00, EE6610-00, and 5GNR (NR5331) routers (terminating February 3, 2028)
DoW's determination regarding Askey Computer, Corp.'s routers supersedes an earlier National Security Determination made for the company./7
The Covered List:
We find that each of these Conditional Approvals constitute "a specific determination" by DoW that such devices do not pose risks to U.S. national security./8 Therefore, we conclude that PSHSB is required to update the Covered List to exclude the equipment identified in these Conditional Approvals.
PSHSB takes this action under its authority and obligation to publish and maintain the Covered List. Sections 1.50002(a) and 1.50003 of the Commission's rules require PSHSB to publish the Covered List on the Commission's website, to maintain and update the Covered List, and to monitor the status of determinations./9
The Covered List and the list of devices that have received Conditional Approvals are attached as Appendices A and B to this Public Notice and can also be found on the Bureau's website at https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist./10
We note the continued availability of FCC staff guidance pursuant to sections 0.191 and 0.31(i) of the Commission's rules. Commission staff will provide guidance to TCBs, test labs, and equipment authorization applicants on the impact of these updates.
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Footnotes:
1/ Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, Pub. L. No. 116-124, 133 Stat. 158 (2020) (codified as amended at 47 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 1601-1609) (Secure Networks Act); 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002, 1.50003. For the current version of the Covered List, see Federal Communications Commission, List of Equipment and Services Covered By Section 2 of The Secure Networks Act, https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist (last updated July 28, 2026).
2/ 47 U.S.C. Sec. 1601.
3/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002(a), 1.50003; see also Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs, WC Docket No. 18-89, Second Report and Order, 35 FCC Rcd 14284 (2020) (Supply Chain Second Report and Order).
4/ FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Addition of Routers Produced in Foreign Countries to FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA 26-278 (Mar. 23, 2026) (Routers Public Notice).
5/ Routers Public Notice at 2.
6/ See, e.g., FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Conditional Approval of Certain Routers and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Exemption from FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA-26-351 (April 14, 2026). The list of devices that have received Conditional Approvals can be found on the Bureau's website at https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist.
7/ See FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Conditional Approval and Exemption of Certain Uncrewed Aircraft Systems and Routers from FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA 26-758 (July 24, 2026).
8/ See Routers Public Notice, Appx. C.
9/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002(a), 1.50003. See Supply Chain Second Report and Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 14319, 14325, paras. 72, 77, 92.
10/ The FCC website also contains a list of certain affiliates and subsidiaries of entities identified on the Covered List. The list of affiliates and subsidiaries does not constitute a comprehensive list of all entities that the Commission may find, upon further examination, to qualify as relevant subsidiaries or affiliates of entities on the Covered List. Those entities, whether or not they currently provide covered communications equipment or services, are subject to the Commission's prohibitions, such as the prohibition against obtaining authorizations for covered equipment. See Reminder: Communications Equipment And Services On The Covered List Pose An Unacceptable Risk To National Security, National Security Advisory No. 2025-01, DA 25-927, n.3 (PSHSB Oct. 14, 2025).
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-850A1.pdf
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The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau) maintains a list of equipment and services (Covered List) that have been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons."/1 Pursuant to section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-89; ET Docket No. 21-232; EA Docket No. 21-233): * * * The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB or Bureau) maintains a list of equipment and services (Covered List) that have been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons."/1 Pursuant to section 2 of the Secure and Trusted CommunicationsNetworks Act of 2019 (Secure Networks Act)/2 and sections 1.50002(a) and 1.50003 of the Commission's rules,/3 PSHSB announces that the Department of War (DoW) has granted Conditional Approval for certain routers. Therefore, such devices are exempt from the Covered List.
Recent Additions of Routers to the Covered List:
On March 23, 2026, the Commission added to the Covered List "routers produced in a foreign country, except routers which have been granted a Conditional Approval by DoW or DHS."/4 This addition was based on a National Security Determination from an Executive Branch interagency body, including several appropriate national security agencies, determining (among other things) that routers produced in a foreign country pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons./5
Conditional Approvals:
The Executive Branch interagency body established a process by which entities producing routers in foreign countries can request DoW or the Department of Homeland Security to evaluate whether such devices do not pose unacceptable risks to national security and receive Conditional Approvals that would exempt such devices from the Covered List. The Commission has updated the Covered List to reflect the Conditional Approvals that we have received from the DoW exempting certain routers from the Covered List./6
DoW has reviewed the submissions and granted Conditional Approvals for the following devices:
* Askey Computer, Corp.'s ASK-NCM1100, ASK-NCM1100E, ASK-NCM3000, and ASK-NCQ8000 routers (terminating February 3, 2028)
* Zyxel Communications, Inc.'s EE4210-00, EE6610-00, and 5GNR (NR5331) routers (terminating February 3, 2028)
DoW's determination regarding Askey Computer, Corp.'s routers supersedes an earlier National Security Determination made for the company./7
The Covered List:
We find that each of these Conditional Approvals constitute "a specific determination" by DoW that such devices do not pose risks to U.S. national security./8 Therefore, we conclude that PSHSB is required to update the Covered List to exclude the equipment identified in these Conditional Approvals.
PSHSB takes this action under its authority and obligation to publish and maintain the Covered List. Sections 1.50002(a) and 1.50003 of the Commission's rules require PSHSB to publish the Covered List on the Commission's website, to maintain and update the Covered List, and to monitor the status of determinations./9
The Covered List and the list of devices that have received Conditional Approvals are attached as Appendices A and B to this Public Notice and can also be found on the Bureau's website at https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist./10
We note the continued availability of FCC staff guidance pursuant to sections 0.191 and 0.31(i) of the Commission's rules. Commission staff will provide guidance to TCBs, test labs, and equipment authorization applicants on the impact of these updates.
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Footnotes:
1/ Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, Pub. L. No. 116-124, 133 Stat. 158 (2020) (codified as amended at 47 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 1601-1609) (Secure Networks Act); 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002, 1.50003. For the current version of the Covered List, see Federal Communications Commission, List of Equipment and Services Covered By Section 2 of The Secure Networks Act, https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist (last updated July 28, 2026).
2/ 47 U.S.C. Sec. 1601.
3/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002(a), 1.50003; see also Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs, WC Docket No. 18-89, Second Report and Order, 35 FCC Rcd 14284 (2020) (Supply Chain Second Report and Order).
4/ FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Addition of Routers Produced in Foreign Countries to FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA 26-278 (Mar. 23, 2026) (Routers Public Notice).
5/ Routers Public Notice at 2.
6/ See, e.g., FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Conditional Approval of Certain Routers and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Exemption from FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA-26-351 (April 14, 2026). The list of devices that have received Conditional Approvals can be found on the Bureau's website at https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist.
7/ See FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces Conditional Approval and Exemption of Certain Uncrewed Aircraft Systems and Routers from FCC Covered List, WC Docket No. 18-89, Public Notice, DA 26-758 (July 24, 2026).
8/ See Routers Public Notice, Appx. C.
9/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 1.50002(a), 1.50003. See Supply Chain Second Report and Order, 35 FCC Rcd at 14319, 14325, paras. 72, 77, 92.
10/ The FCC website also contains a list of certain affiliates and subsidiaries of entities identified on the Covered List. The list of affiliates and subsidiaries does not constitute a comprehensive list of all entities that the Commission may find, upon further examination, to qualify as relevant subsidiaries or affiliates of entities on the Covered List. Those entities, whether or not they currently provide covered communications equipment or services, are subject to the Commission's prohibitions, such as the prohibition against obtaining authorizations for covered equipment. See Reminder: Communications Equipment And Services On The Covered List Pose An Unacceptable Risk To National Security, National Security Advisory No. 2025-01, DA 25-927, n.3 (PSHSB Oct. 14, 2025).
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-850A1.pdf
FCC Broadband Report Shows Rapid Expansion of High-Speed Internet
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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FCC Broadband Report Shows Rapid Expansion of High-Speed Internet
Re: Inquiry Concerning Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, GN Docket No. 25-223, 2026 Section 706 Report (Aug. 14, 2026).
Today's Section 706 Report shows that President Trump's policies and the Commission's Build America agenda are delivering real results for the American people. More Americans than ever have access ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr: * * * FCC Broadband Report Shows Rapid Expansion of High-Speed Internet Re: Inquiry Concerning Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, GN Docket No. 25-223, 2026 Section 706 Report (Aug. 14, 2026). Today's Section 706 Report shows that President Trump's policies and the Commission's Build America agenda are delivering real results for the American people. More Americans than ever have accessto affordable, next-gen services. The digital divide is rapidly closing. And a range of data sets show that speeds are up, prices are down, and competition is intensifying.
This report also gets the Commission back to what Congress directed us to do under Section 706: to determine "whether advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion." By returning to that straightforward directive, we are able to better evaluate whether new deployments across a range of technologies are delivering meaningful results for Americans.
The numbers speak for themselves. Today, almost 95% of American homes and businesses are covered by 5G at 35/3 Mbps speeds. The percentage of rural Americans lacking access to 100/20 Mbps fixed terrestrial broadband service decreased by over 44% since the last 706 Report. After factoring in satellite, rural broadband deployment is approaching universal availability. Competition is also growing. As of June 2025, 77% of Americans have access to three or more fixed services at 100/20 Mbps.
Other data show that our policies are also having a big impact on pricing and speeds. Actual prices for wireless service have now fallen four times more during President Trump's first 18 months in office compared to the same time under President Biden. Between late 2024 to early 2026, fixed wireless upload speeds increased by 36.9%, while download speeds rose by 25.1%.
Despite the tremendous progress we have made so far, there is more work to do. The Commission will continue to remove regulatory barriers and encourage new builds. We have streamlined the process to transition from outdated copper lines to high-speed, reliable networks. We'll continue to deliver on President Trump's spectrum pipeline plan by executing spectrum auctions and approving secondary market transactions. These Build America agenda initiatives are integral to unleashing fast, affordable broadband nationwide.
Thank you to staff for their hard work on this item, including AJ Burton, Jodie May, Ed Krachmer, Rachael Sznajder, Joseph Calascionne, Rich Mallen, Derek Yeo, Barbara Esbin, Matt Warner, Garnet Hanley, Susannah Larson, Kerry Murray, Stephanie Neville, Amanda Betag, Judith Dempsey, Cole Campbell, Mack Wachala, Molly Schwarz, and Steve Kauffman.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-55A2.pdf
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FCC Broadband Report Shows Rapid Expansion of High-Speed Internet
Re: Inquiry Concerning Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, GN Docket No. 25-223, 2026 Section 706 Report (Aug. 14, 2026).
Today's Section 706 Report shows that President Trump's policies and the Commission's Build America agenda are delivering real results for the American people. More Americans than ever have access ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr: * * * FCC Broadband Report Shows Rapid Expansion of High-Speed Internet Re: Inquiry Concerning Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, GN Docket No. 25-223, 2026 Section 706 Report (Aug. 14, 2026). Today's Section 706 Report shows that President Trump's policies and the Commission's Build America agenda are delivering real results for the American people. More Americans than ever have accessto affordable, next-gen services. The digital divide is rapidly closing. And a range of data sets show that speeds are up, prices are down, and competition is intensifying.
This report also gets the Commission back to what Congress directed us to do under Section 706: to determine "whether advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion." By returning to that straightforward directive, we are able to better evaluate whether new deployments across a range of technologies are delivering meaningful results for Americans.
The numbers speak for themselves. Today, almost 95% of American homes and businesses are covered by 5G at 35/3 Mbps speeds. The percentage of rural Americans lacking access to 100/20 Mbps fixed terrestrial broadband service decreased by over 44% since the last 706 Report. After factoring in satellite, rural broadband deployment is approaching universal availability. Competition is also growing. As of June 2025, 77% of Americans have access to three or more fixed services at 100/20 Mbps.
Other data show that our policies are also having a big impact on pricing and speeds. Actual prices for wireless service have now fallen four times more during President Trump's first 18 months in office compared to the same time under President Biden. Between late 2024 to early 2026, fixed wireless upload speeds increased by 36.9%, while download speeds rose by 25.1%.
Despite the tremendous progress we have made so far, there is more work to do. The Commission will continue to remove regulatory barriers and encourage new builds. We have streamlined the process to transition from outdated copper lines to high-speed, reliable networks. We'll continue to deliver on President Trump's spectrum pipeline plan by executing spectrum auctions and approving secondary market transactions. These Build America agenda initiatives are integral to unleashing fast, affordable broadband nationwide.
Thank you to staff for their hard work on this item, including AJ Burton, Jodie May, Ed Krachmer, Rachael Sznajder, Joseph Calascionne, Rich Mallen, Derek Yeo, Barbara Esbin, Matt Warner, Garnet Hanley, Susannah Larson, Kerry Murray, Stephanie Neville, Amanda Betag, Judith Dempsey, Cole Campbell, Mack Wachala, Molly Schwarz, and Steve Kauffman.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-26-55A2.pdf