FCC takes steps on securing the integrity of Wireless Device certifications

Update on FCC NPRM: The Commission's recent positive vote on the NPRM "Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program" is a significant development. The NPRM was officially adopted on May 23, 2024.

Implications arise for manufacturers utilizing data from labs or certifications from Telecommunications Certification Bodies (TCB) that may be impacted by this rule change. When the ban takes full effect, data and certifications from affected entities may become invalid. To prevent disruptions in product shipments, it is crucial to ensure that the labs and TCBs being utilized will not be impacted by this regulatory change when it is enforced.

Stay informed and proactive to navigate these upcoming changes effectively. For more details, refer to the FCC document here: https://lnkd.in/gphyY4dg.

FCC Vote on "Bad Labs" ban proposal

FCC - From the Office of Commissioner Brendan Carr related to the proposal "Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program" set to be voted on at the FCC's May 2024 Open Meeting.

Under the proposal "the FCC would ensure that the hundreds of labs and certification bodies that review and approve electronic devices for use in the U.S. are trustworthy actors that do not present national security risks, including the risk that they would do the bidding of a foreign adversary."

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From Office of Commissioner Brendan Carr 

Fact Sheet (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – ET Docket No. 24-136)