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The ink was barely dry on the FCC's vote before China fired back — threatening countermeasures and warning of global supply chain fallout. Here's what the new testing and certification restrictions mean for the electronics industry.

The FCC has closed the door on testing labs and certification bodies in countries without a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the U.S. The new rules, effective June 1, 2026, carry fresh disclosure requirements and enforcement tools that compliance teams will need to understand.

The FCC is set to vote on new rules tightening the integrity and security of electronic device testing, including restrictions on labs in countries lacking trade agreements with the U.S. and new requirements for foreign employee disclosure, enforcement procedures, and expedited review for trusted labs.

The FCC is accepting applications for its Honors Engineer Program, a one-year paid opportunity for recent engineering graduates to tackle cutting-edge issues in 5G, broadband, public safety, and emerging communications technologies — with potential for permanent employment.

The FCC is seeking certified distributors to provide telecommunications and internet equipment to low-income deaf-blind individuals in California, following the withdrawal of the state's current distributor — with certification opportunities available through 2027 and into the next five-year term through 2032.

The FCC has cleared its first four drone systems from the Covered List after the Department of War determined they pose no national security risk. The move opens a conditional approval pathway for UAS manufacturers seeking U.S. import and sale authorization.

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legacy services, freeing resources to expand modern broadband infrastructure and transition communities away from outdated copper networks.

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 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 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.