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Rule Change Brief

Vol. 1 · No. 32

Friday, May 22, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:ET Docket No. 24-136

Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program

Federal Communications Commission — observed across 2 documents over 0 days.

In plain English

The FCC is tightening rules so that companies testing and certifying telecom equipment must meet stronger security and integrity standards to prevent tampering and fraud. If you sell or manufacture telecom equipment, you'll need to work with certified testing labs that meet these new security requirements, which could mean switching providers or paying more for compliant testing services.

First seen

May 15, 2026

Last seen

May 15, 2026

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

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Comments close

Monday, June 15, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Final·May 15, 2026·91 FR 27843

    Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program

    effective Jun 15, 2026#2026-09822

  2. Proposed·May 15, 2026·91 FR 27884

    Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program

    comments close Jun 15, 2026#2026-09821