FCC

The FCC has released its latest PIRATE Act enforcement report, detailing millions in penalties, new forfeiture orders, and actions against property owners connected to illegal radio broadcasts. The Commission says additional enforcement measures are expected as monitoring continues into FY 2026.

The FCC is preparing to exempt amateur radio operators from foreign adversary reporting requirements, following ARRL advocacy. The ruling recognizes that amateur licensees do not provide public communications services, minimizing national‑security risk and simplifying compliance for the U.S. amateur radio community.

The FCC has approved expanded unlicensed use of the 6GHz band, opening the door for new high‑power geofenced variable power (GVP) devices. The ruling supports next‑generation Wi‑Fi performance, AR/VR applications, automation, and short‑range hotspots while protecting licensed services from interference.

The FCC has reversed a January ruling that would have held telecom carriers legally accountable for cybersecurity protocols, sparking internal dissent. Commissioner Anna Gomez warned the reversal "leaves the country less secure" amid rising threats, while the Commission cited other recent security initiatives.

The EU Commission is seeking public input on modernizing its product safety framework through two key initiatives: simplifying market access rules, CE marking, and conformity assessments while reducing administrative burdens, and strengthening market surveillance to help authorities better enforce compliance and prevent unsafe products from reaching consumers.

As part of its ongoing effort to stem the rise in illegal robocalls, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is now exploring options to block robocalls along every point in the call path.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking to retool its labeling requirements for broadband service offerings to reduce the burden on service providers.

In an effort to advance wireless access across the U.S., the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comment on its plan to auction additional spectrum in the Upper C-band.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking steps to ban a China-based telecom company from providing international and domestic telecom services to and within the U.S.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made additional progress in its efforts to prohibit the sale or marketing of certain electronic equipment and devices made in China.