FCC Daily Digest

IN RE: DELETE, DELETE, DELETE, DIRECT FINAL RULE. In this Fourth Direct Final Rule, the Commission moves to delete nearly 400 primarily wireless-related rule provisions that govern obsolete technology, are no longer used in practice, or are otherwise duplicative, outdated, or unnecessary.. (Dkt No 25-133). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2025-10-28 by Direct Final Rule. (FCC No. 25-77). WTB. FCC-25-77A4.pdf

IN THE MATTER OF PROTECTING AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN THROUGH THE EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM. The Commission adopts new rules to close loopholes in the FCC's Covered List and secure America's communications networks against devices determined to pose an unacceptable risk to national security. . (Dkt No 21-232). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2025-10-28 by R&O. (FCC No. 25-71). OET. Contact: Jamie Coleman (202) 418-2705. FCC-25-71A3.pdf

SPACE MODERNIZATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING. The NPRM proposes overhauling the Commission's rules for licensing space and earth stations and replacing part 25 with a new rule part-part 100-that would create a licensing assembly line to process applications.. (Dkt No 25-306). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2025-10-28 by NPRM. (FCC No. 25-69). SB. FCC-25-69A3.pdf

IN THE MATTER OF ADVANCING IP INTERCONNECTION; ACCELERATING NETWORK MODERNIZATION; CALL AUTHENTICATION TRUST ANCHOR . The Commission examines the interconnection requirements imposed on incumbent local exchange carriers, and seeks comment on ways to facilitate a successful transition to all-IP interconnection for voice services.. (Dkt No 25-304 25-208 17-97). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2025-10-28 by NPRM. (FCC No. 25-73). WCB. Contact: Benjamin (Jesse) Goodwin, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, at benjamin.goodwin@fcc.gov, or Erik Beith, Competition Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, at erik.beith@fcc.gov. FCC-25-73A4.pdf

FACILITATING MORE INTENSIVE USE OF UPPER MICROWAVE SPECTRUM NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING. The NPRM solicits comment on a variety of ways to encourage more intensive use of spectrum bands above 24 GHz that are shared between the terrestrial Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service (UMFUS) and the Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS). . (Dkt No 25-305). Action by: Commission. Adopted: 2025-10-28 by NPRM. (FCC No. 25-70). SB. FCC-25-70A3.pdf

FCC TAKES FIRST MAJOR STEP IN FRESH APPROACH TO COMBATTING ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS. FNPRM proposes to require providers to give consumers accurate caller identity information ensuring they no longer have to guess whether a call is one they want to answer and proposes measures to combat illegal calls originating from overseas.. (Dkt No 17-59 17-97 02-278 25-307). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2025-10-28 by FNPRM. (FCC No. 25-76). CGB. FCC-25-76A4.pdf

FCC TO ADVANCE U.S. WIRELESS LEADERSHIP WITH VOTE ON C-BAND PROPOSAL. Notice Seeks to Maximize Mid-Band Spectrum Available for 5G and 6G Services . by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov. OMR. DOC-415172A1.pdf