Texas Nasdaq Extends GPS Antenna Grace Period
Published Date: 4/1/2026
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Summary
Nasdaq Texas is giving its customers more time to remove their dedicated GPS antennas from its data center. This means folks using the Exchange’s special GPS timing service can keep it a bit longer before it’s shut down. No extra costs are mentioned, but the deadline extension helps customers plan better.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Monthly Fee Continues Through Extension
Existing customers who keep a dedicated GPS antenna will be charged the ongoing monthly fee of $600.00 (prorated as appropriate) through April 30, 2026. The Exchange will not charge the $1,500 installation fee during this extension period.
Deadline Extended for Antenna Removal
If you operate co-located equipment in Nasdaq Texas with a dedicated GPS antenna, the Exchange moved the removal deadline from April 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026. You can keep using the dedicated GPS antenna through April 30, 2026 while you transition to the shared GPS service.
Shared GPS Service Pricing Listed
The Exchange lists the shared GPS connection installation fee as $900 and the monthly fee for the shared connection as $600.00. Firms that choose to migrate to the shared service will face these listed fees.
Shared GPS Build Completion Delayed
Nasdaq Texas delayed completion of its new shared GPS network from March 1, 2026 to March 27, 2026. The Exchange says the later completion date motivated extending the dedicated-antenna removal date to allow clients time to test the shared service.
Switch to Shared GPS Optional
The GPS timing service is optional and firms may cancel or switch at any time; customers who want to continue timing after removal of dedicated antennas can request the shared GPS antenna service. About 49% of co-location customers subscribe to the GPS service and most have chosen the shared option.
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Previous: 2026-06247 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq ISE, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Extend the Designated Date for Removal of the Exchange's Dedicated GPS Antenna Service Under Rule General 8, Section 1(d)
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Next: 2026-06249 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Extend the Designated Date for Removal of the Exchange's Dedicated GPS Antenna Service Under General 8, Section 1(d)
Nasdaq is giving its customers more time to remove their special GPS antennas from its Carteret, NJ data center. This extension means folks using the co-location service can keep syncing their systems with GPS time a bit longer without extra costs or changes right now. If you’re a Nasdaq co-location customer, mark your calendar and get ready for the new removal deadline!
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