2026-01442Rule

FCC's Hilarious Rule Purge: Delete, Delete, Delete!

Published Date: 1/26/2026

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Summary

The FCC is cleaning house by deleting old, outdated rules that no longer make sense. This change helps speed up new technology and cuts red tape for companies building better networks. If no big complaints come in by February 17, 2026, these updates kick in on March 27, 2026, making things simpler and faster for everyone involved.

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

FCC Removes 36 Obsolete Rules

The FCC will repeal 36 rule provisions (about 12,008 words and more than 25 pages) in 47 CFR parts 2, 15, and 18 to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, speed infrastructure deployment, promote network modernization, and spur innovation. These changes take effect March 27, 2026 unless significant adverse comments are filed by February 17, 2026.

No New Paperwork Burdens

The rule does not add new or changed information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act, so it does not create any new paperwork burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
Rule Effective
1/26/2026
2/17/2026
3/27/2026

Department and Agencies

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Federal Communications Commission
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