US Regulatory Digest

2026-04-23

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Overview

This week's regulatory landscape is dominated by major US infrastructure modernization efforts, with the FCC advancing IP network transition rules and proposing call center onshoring requirements that will significantly impact operations. Critical spectrum developments include Canada's Indigenous priority window for cellular licenses and FCC's C-band harmonization efforts, while new transparency requirements for foreign adversary ownership create compliance obligations across all license holders.

High Priority

High FCC Consumer Protection

Improving Customer Service and Protecting Consumers Through Onshoring

FCC proposes rules to encourage onshoring of call centers and limit use of foreign call centers to protect consumer data and improve service quality.

Impact: Could require significant operational changes for carriers using offshore call centers, increasing costs but potentially reducing security risks and compliance burdens.

High FCC Broadband & Infrastructure

Reducing Barriers to Network Improvements and Service Changes

FCC reduces regulatory barriers to transitioning from legacy networks to IP-based infrastructure while maintaining consumer protections.

Impact: Enables carriers to accelerate network modernization and retire copper infrastructure faster, reducing maintenance costs and enabling new service offerings.

High FCC Regulatory Process

Protecting Our Communications Networks by Promoting Transparency Regarding Foreign Adversary Control

FCC requires license holders to attest whether they are owned or controlled by foreign adversaries and disclose related information.

Impact: Creates new compliance requirements for all license holders; could affect partnerships, vendor relationships, and operational structures involving foreign entities.

High FCC Spectrum & Licensing

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Refreshes Record on Lower C-Band Petitions for Reconsideration

FCC reopens the record on C-band petitions to harmonize technical approaches across the 3.7-4.2 GHz band for 5G deployment.

Impact: Could affect technical requirements and interference protections for C-band spectrum licenses, potentially requiring equipment modifications or operational adjustments.

Spectrum & Licensing

Unleashing American Drone Dominance Medium FCC

Notice seeking comment on spectrum and regulatory reforms for drone operations.

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Refreshes Record on Lower C-Band Petitions for Reconsideration High FCC

Refreshing record on C-band technical harmonization.

2025 NTIA Spectrum Policy Symposium Medium NTIA

Spectrum policy symposium announcement.

Broadband & Infrastructure

Reducing Barriers to Network Improvements and Service Changes High FCC

Rules reducing barriers to IP network transition.

NTIA Listening Session on the Use of BEAD Funds Saved Through the Trump Administration's Benefit of the Bargain Reforms High NTIA

Session on using saved BEAD program funds for nondeployment purposes.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) and Native Entities Grant Program (NEGP) Low NTIA

Information collection for tribal broadband programs.

NTIA Listening Session on Bolstering Data Center Growth, Resilience and Security Low NTIA

Session on data center infrastructure.

Regional Roundtables on Broadband Program Sustainability Medium NTIA

Regional roundtables on BEAD and digital equity program sustainability.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program Low NTIA

Digital equity grant program information collection.

Consumer Protection

Improving Customer Service and Protecting Consumers Through Onshoring High FCC

Proposed rules to limit foreign call centers and protect consumer data.

Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings Low FCC

E-Rate suspension and debarment notice.

Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings Low FCC

E-Rate suspension and debarment notice.

Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings Low FCC

E-Rate suspension and debarment notice.

Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings Low FCC

E-Rate suspension notice.

Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings Low FCC

E-Rate suspension notice.

Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings Low FCC

E-Rate suspension notice.

Notice of Suspension and Commencement of Proposed Debarment Proceedings Low FCC

E-Rate suspension notice.

Online Safety & Content

NTIA Listening Session on Kids' Excessive Screen Time Low NTIA

Session on screen time in schools.

Ethical Guidelines for Research Using Pervasive Data Low NTIA

Request for input on ethical guidelines for online data research.

Wireless & Mobile

NTIA Innovation Fund AI RAN Listening Session Medium NTIA

Industry session on wireless supply chain innovation fund and AI RAN.

Open RAN Certification Principles Listening Session Medium NTIA

Session on Open RAN certification principles for GCOT.

Satellite & Space

Space Launch Frequency Coordination Portal Web Application Launch Medium NTIA

Launch of web portal for commercial space launch frequency coordination.

Impact of L-Band MSS `Direct-to-Device' Operations on GPS Medium NTIA

Corrected notice on L-band direct-to-device GPS impacts.

Impact of L-Band MSS 'Direct-to-Device' Operations on GPS Medium NTIA

Request for comment on L-band mobile satellite direct-to-device GPS interference.

Regulatory Process

Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Low FCC

Paperwork reduction act notice.

Petition for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding Low FCC

Petition filed by Kinéis.

Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget Low FCC

Paperwork reduction notice.

Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority Low FCC

Paperwork reduction notice.

Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Low FCC

Paperwork reduction notice.

Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Low FCC

Paperwork reduction notice.

Deleting Obsolete and Duplicative Wireline Rules Low FCC

Rule rescinding obsolete provisions.

Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority Low FCC

Paperwork reduction notice.

Protecting Our Communications Networks by Promoting Transparency Regarding Foreign Adversary Control High FCC

Rules requiring attestation of foreign adversary ownership or control.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; NTIA Space Launch Frequency Coordination Portal Low NTIA

Paperwork reduction notice.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NTIA Space Launch Frequency Coordination Portal Low NTIA

Paperwork reduction notice.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; NTIA Internet Use Survey Low NTIA

Internet use survey notice.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NTIA Internet Use Survey Low NTIA

Internet use survey notice.

First Responder Network Authority; Public Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting Low NTIA

FirstNet board meeting notice.

Innovation Fund Advisory Committee Low NTIA

Advisory committee application window reopened.

Innovation Fund Advisory Committee Low NTIA

Seeking advisory committee applications.

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