FCC Fixes Typo: Emergency Alerts Delayed to 2028 for Phone Prep
Published Date: 12/18/2025
Rule
Summary
The FCC fixed a mistake about when new rules for multilingual Wireless Emergency Alerts take effect. Instead of an earlier date, these rules now start on June 12, 2028. This update mainly affects phone companies and emergency services, giving them more time to get ready without any new costs right now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Effective Date Set to June 12, 2028
The FCC sets the effective date for certain amendments to 47 CFR 10.480 and 47 CFR 10.500(e) to June 12, 2028. This refers specifically to amendatory instruction 4 to 47 CFR 10.480 and amendatory instruction 6 to 47 CFR 10.500(e), which were published at 88 FR 86824 on December 15, 2023.
Certain Amendments Delayed Indefinitely
The FCC delays indefinitely the amendments described as amendatory instruction 2 to 47 CFR 10.480 and amendatory instruction 3 to 47 CFR 10.500(e). The document explicitly states those specific amendments are delayed indefinitely.
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