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Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 45 No. 20
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
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January 30, 2026


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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Report No: SCL-00591S. Released: 2026-01-30. STREAMLINED SUBMARINE CABLE LANDING LICENSE APPLICATIONS - SCL. (DA No. 26-99). OIA. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DA-26-99A2.pdf DA-26-99A2.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-260130-01. Released: 2026-01-30. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-418338A1.pdf DOC-418338A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-260130-01. Released: 2026-01-30. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-418339A1.pdf DOC-418339A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260130-01. Released: 2026-01-30. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-418337A1.pdf DOC-418337A1.txt

Released: 2026-01-30. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 1-30-26. OMD. Contact: Kenneth Hill, 202-418-7521. DOC-418345A1.pdf DOC-418345A1.txt

Report No: SAT-01970. Released: 2026-01-30. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION - SAT - ACCEPTED FOR FILING. SB. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DOC-418355A2.pdf DOC-418355A2.txt

Report No: SAT-01971. Released: 2026-01-30. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION INFORMATION - SAT - ACTIONS TAKEN. (DA No. 26-101). SB. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DA-26-101A2.pdf DA-26-101A2.txt

Report No: TEL-02630S. Released: 2026-01-30. STREAMLINED INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING - ITC. (DA No. 26-98). OIA. Contact: ICFSinfo@fcc.gov. DA-26-98A2.pdf DA-26-98A2.txt

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REVIEW OF FOREIGN OWNERSHIP POLICIES FOR BROADCAST, COMMON CARRIER AND AERONAUTICAL RADIO LICENSEES UNDER SECTION 310(B)(4) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED. These rules codify the policies and practices that the Commission has developed over the last\r\ndecade to review complicated ownership structures under its Section 310(b) rules. . (Dkt No 25-149). Action by: the Commission . Adopted: 2026-01-29 by R&O. (FCC No. 26-3). OIA. Contact: Fara Mohsenikolour, Telecommunications and Analysis Division, Office of International Affairs, at Fara.Mohsenikolour@fcc.gov or (202) 418-1429. . FCC-26-3A1.docx FCC-26-3A1.pdf FCC-26-3A1.txt FCC-26-3A2.docx FCC-26-3A2.pdf FCC-26-3A2.txt FCC-26-3A3.docx FCC-26-3A3.pdf FCC-26-3A3.txt

FCC VOTES TO ENABLE BETTER, FASTER WI-FI AND NEXT-GEN CONNECTIVITY . The Commission authorizes a new category of unlicensed devices in the 6 GHz band known as geofenced variable power (GVP) devices. . (Dkt No 18-295 17-183). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 2026-01-29 by R&O. (FCC No. 26-1). OET. FCC-26-1A1.docx FCC-26-1A1.pdf FCC-26-1A1.txt FCC-26-1A2.docx FCC-26-1A2.pdf FCC-26-1A2.txt FCC-26-1A3.docx FCC-26-1A3.pdf FCC-26-1A3.txt

WINTER STORM COMMUNICATIONS STATUS REPORT – JANUARY 30, 2026. Winter Storm Fern communications status report for January 30, 2026.. Action by: PSHSB. by REPORT. OMR PSHSB. DOC-418362A1.docx DOC-418362A1.pdf DOC-418362A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED JANUARY 29, 2026, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 19:

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Released: 2026-01-29. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU HIGHLIGHTS BEST PRACTICES FOR DEFENDING AGAINST RANSOMWARE ATTACKS. (DA No. 26-96). The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau urges communications providers to implement cybersecurity best practices to protect their networks from the introduction of malware, including ransomware.. PSHSB. DA-26-96A1.docx DA-26-96A1.pdf DA-26-96A1.txt

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ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME. FCC Announces Extension for U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Lead Administrator Applications to February 9. (Dkt No 23-239). Action by: Chief, PSHSB. Adopted: 2026-01-29 by ORDER. (DA No. 26-97). PSHSB. Contact: Tara B. Shostek, Tara.Shostek@fcc.gov. DA-26-97A1.docx DA-26-97A1.pdf DA-26-97A1.txt