# 2026-11819: Nasdaq Retires Unused Connectivity Options in a Routine Tech Cleanup

2026-11819, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq MRX, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule General 8 Connectivity, is a Federal Register notice from Securities and Exchange Commission published 2026-06-12, effective 2026-05-29; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-28).

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- As of: 2026-10-28
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11819
- Title: Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq MRX, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule General 8 Connectivity
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Securities and Exchange Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 35771
- Published: 2026-06-12
- Effective: 2026-05-29
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-10-28

## In one line

Nasdaq Retires Unused Connectivity Options in a Routine Tech Cleanup

## Summary

Nasdaq MRX is updating its connectivity rules by removing old services no one uses anymore and refreshing some tech terms to keep things clear. This change affects all current and future users of Nasdaq MRX’s trading platform and takes effect immediately, with no extra costs involved. It’s a smart cleanup to keep the system fresh and user-friendly!

## Effects PRIA read

- Removal of 100MB/1G/10G Connectivity Options: benefit, low. If you are a Nasdaq MRX data center customer, the Exchange is removing 100MB, 1G, and 10G connectivity options to Metro NY/NJ, Toronto, and Chicago destinations (e.g., "100MB Connectivity--Metro NY/NJ Area Destination"). The Exchange says no customers have subscribed to these connectivity services…
- Deletion of Specific Market Data Feeds and Fees: benefit, low. Nasdaq MRX will delete specific market data feeds and services from its connectivity fee schedule, including items like "Nasdaq OpenBook Realtime," "NYSE Alerts," "OPRA," "CME," and several TSX feeds. The Exchange states no customers have subscribed to the listed market data feeds and services sinc…
- Discontinuation of Cooling Fans and Power Consulting: benefit, low. The Exchange will remove the product titled "Cooling (Door) Fans" and the service "Power Consulting Service (billed in hourly increments)" from Rule General 8, Section 1(d). The filing notes no customers have subscribed to these items since at least about September 2025 and that associated fees wil…
- Technical Specification Terminology Update: benefit, low. The Exchange will update technical terminology in the fee schedule by changing references to "110 volt" to "110/120 volt" in Rule General 8, Section 1(c) (Power). The Exchange says this is an industry-standard terminology update to improve clarity and align with common electrical specifications.

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## Sources
- [2026-11819 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/12/2026-11819/self-regulatory-organizations-nasdaq-mrx-llc-notice-of-filing-and-immediate-effectiveness-of)
- [2026-11819 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-12/pdf/2026-11819.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11819 (as of 2026-10-28).