FCC & ISED Regulatory Updates – February 2026
This page provides our February 2026 regulatory updates, highlighting recent FCC, ISED, and international compliance developments.
This month’s update focuses on significant FCC shifts—including the new Lead Administrator filing window for the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, enhanced unlicensed use in the 6 GHz band, and updates to the Covered List regarding UAS. We also cover ISED’s publication of RSS-195 and SRSP-516 for WCS bands, alongside industry calls for feedback on FCC data referencing policies.
In This Issue
February 2026 Regulatory Updates – Key Highlights (View Full ACB Newsletter [PDF])
- FCC Announces Lead Administrator Filing Window (U.S. Cyber Trust Mark)
- FCC Vote: Enabling Better, Faster Wi-Fi (6 GHz GVP Devices)
- FCC Updates Covered List: Drone Exemptions & FAQs
- FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for January Open Meeting
- FCC Updating Data Referencing KDB 484596 D01
- FCC Daily Digest: Waiver for Certain Permissive Changes to Covered UAS
- Regulatory Modernization: Rescinding Obsolete Provisions
- ISED Publication: RSS-195 Issue 3 and SRSP-516 Issue 2 (WCS Bands)
- Planning Ahead for 2026 Global Market Access
FCC Announces Lead Administrator Filing Window
FCC公布首席管理人申报窗口期
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Announces 15-Business Day Filing Window for Lead Administrator Applications Under the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program.
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FCC to Vote on Enabling Better, Faster Wi-Fi and Next-Gen Connectivity
FCC将投票推进更优质、更高速的无线网络及下一代互联互通技术发展
WASHINGTON, January 7, 2026—FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the FCC will vote this month on an Order to enhance unlicensed use in the 6 GHz band. Specifically, the FCC will vote to create a new category of unlicensed devices—GVP devices that can operate outdoors and at higher power than previously authorized devices.
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FCC Updates Covered List to Exempt Certain Drones and Releases FAQS
FCC 更新Cover List,豁免部分无人机并发布常见问题解答
WASHINGTON, January 7, 2026—The FCC updated its Covered List to remove certain Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and UAS critical components determined by the Department of War (DoW) to not pose national security risks. The FCC has also compiled a list of FAQs on these recent updates which is available on the FCC website.
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FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for January Open Meeting
FCC公布1月公开会议暂定议程
Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the items below are tentatively on the agenda for the January Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026 at www.fcc.gov/live
- Expanding Unlicensed Operations in the 6 GHz Band
- Establishing Transparency in Foreign Adversary Control
- Promoting Clarity By Codifying and Simplifying Foreign Ownership Rules
- Modernizing Internet-based Telecommunications Relay Services
News Release: DOC-417575A1.pdf
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FCC is updating Data Referencing KDB 484596 D01
FCC 正更新参考 KDB484596D01的相关数据,现征集相关意见
The FCC is in the process of updating their Data Referencing KDB 484596 D01 to include more allowances based on real-world examples. The TCB Council has consolidated industry responses and submitted them to the FCC following the January 19th deadline
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UAS Waiver: Software & Firmware Updates for Covered Equipment
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES WAIVER OF PROHIBITIONS ON CERTAIN CLASS I PERMISSIVE CHANGES TO COVERED UAS AND UAS CRITICAL COMPONENTS
来自FCC Daily Digest的信息: UAS Waiver
OET waives certain UAS restrictions, allowing critical updates through Jan 1, 2027 (DA No. 26-69). All UAS and UAS critical components authorized for use in the United States may continue to receive software and firmware updates that mitigate harm to U.S. consumers at least until January 1, 2027. This includes patches for vulnerabilities and OS compatibility.
Covered List FAQs: UAS and UAS Critical Components
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Modernizing Regulatory Framework by Rescinding Facially Obsolete Provisions
FCC 持续推进监管框架现代化建设
The Commission has undertaken a sweeping review aimed at eliminating outdated rules, reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens, accelerating infrastructure deployment, promoting network modernization, and spurring innovation.
FR Document: 2026-01442 (PDF Pages 3067-3070)
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ISED Publication: RSS-195 and SRSP-516
Wireless Communication Service (WCS)—Bands 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz
ISED发布RSS-195, Issue 3 and SRSP-516, Issue 2
- RSS-195 Issue 3: Sets out certification requirements for WCS equipment operating in the frequency bands 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz. View document
- SRSP-516 Issue 2: Sets out the minimum technical requirements for the efficient use of these bands by the WCS service. View document
These documents are now official and available on the Published documents page of the ISED website.
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International Approvals: Preparing for 2026 Markets
Start with the Right Approvals.
As companies finalize their 2026 launch plans, ACB’s International Approvals (IA) Team is available to help you navigate the mandatory requirements for wireless, RF, and telecom products across multiple global markets—including Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Learn How ACB Simplifies Global Market Access
Need Support? Whether you’re navigating new FCC rules, ISED updates, or international market approvals, ACB is here to help.
