In Compliance

The FCC has adopted new rules to accelerate high‑speed network deployment, eliminating certain filing requirements and streamlining technology transition processes. The changes also grant blanket authority to grandfather legacy services, freeing resources to expand modern broadband infrastructure and transition communities away from outdated copper networks.

NASA has confirmed the disintegration of Van Allen Probe A during its reentry over the Pacific after nearly 14 years in orbit. Launched in 2012 to study Earth’s radiation belts, the probes far exceeded their expected mission life before being shut down in 2019.

The FCC is preparing to vote on a proposal that would restrict the use of offshore call centers by U.S.-based communications providers. The plan would impose new requirements for language proficiency, disclosure, onshore call transfer, and handling of sensitive customer data.

The organizers of the Ig Nobel Awards have moved the 2026 ceremony from the United States to Zurich, citing safety concerns for international attendees. The event will take place September 3, with a separate celebration for winners scheduled later in the month in Boston.

The Federal Communications Commission plans to vote on new rules designed to speed deployment of high‑speed networks. The proposal would remove certain filing requirements, streamline technology transition approvals, and allow carriers to retire legacy copper-based services in favor of next-generation infrastructure.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued updated guidance on cybersecurity requirements for medical device premarket submissions, aligning more closely with current quality management system standards, emphasizing lifecycle risk management, and encouraging manufacturers to adopt secure product development frameworks.

The UK’s MHRA reported a record surge in medical device testing and approvals in 2025, driven by rapid growth in neurotechnology and AI‑powered innovations. With reduced fees for small companies and faster review times, the Agency is accelerating access to emerging health technologies across the UK.

The FCC has opened all 10 MHz of the 900 MHz band to support expanded broadband services for utilities, critical infrastructure, and enterprise users. New county‑level, negotiation‑based rules aim to boost spectrum efficiency, accelerate private wireless network deployments, and strengthen broadband capacity across the U.S. economy.

The FCC is taking a closer look at why watching major live sports has become harder for many viewers. A new inquiry explores shifting broadcast technologies, rights deals, and whether current practices are keeping fans—and crucial public‑interest information—off the screen.

The FDA has refreshed its list of recognized standards, adding new cybersecurity‑focused health‑informatics standards and updated materials tests used in medical devices. The latest changes signal where regulators are heading—and what manufacturers will need to show in future submissions.