fcclogoDaily Digest

Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554

Vol. 45 No. 60
News media information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
ASL Video Call: 1-844-432-2275



March 30, 2026


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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:

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NEWS RELEASES

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FCC ANNOUNCES FARHAN KHAN AS FCC CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER . The Federal Communications Commission announced the appointment of Farhan Khan as the Commission's new Chief Information Officer.. by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov (202) 418-0500. OMR OMD. DOC-420289A1.docx DOC-420289A1.pdf DOC-420289A1.txt

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Released: 2026-03-30. FCC MEDIA BUREAU PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON ENTITLEMENT TO LOWEST UNIT CHARGE FOR LEGALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL OFFICE AND ALL AUTHORIZED COMMITTEES. (DA No. 26-300). The Media Bureau issues guidance concerning lowest unit charge requirements for legally qualified candidates for federal office and all authorized campaign committees.. MB. Contact: Sima Nilsson, Sima.Nilsson@fcc.gov, (202) 418-2708. Action by: Bureau. DA-26-300A1.docx DA-26-300A1.pdf DA-26-300A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-260330-01. Released: 2026-03-30. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-420279A1.pdf DOC-420279A1.txt

Released: 2026-03-30. NOTICE OF INTERCONNECTED VOIP NUMBERING AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED. (DA No. 26-299). (Dkt No 25-226). WCB. Contact: DAA@fcc.gov. DA-26-299A1.docx DA-26-299A1.pdf DA-26-299A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260330-01. Released: 2026-03-30. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-420278A1.pdf DOC-420278A1.txt

Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-260330-01. Released: 2026-03-30. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-420280A1.pdf DOC-420280A1.txt

Released: 2026-03-30. EX PARTE PRESENTATIONS AND POST-REPLY COMMENT PERIOD FILING IN PERMIT-BUT-DISCLOSURE PROCEEDINGS RECEIVED ON 3-27-26. OMD. Contact: Kenneth Hill, 202-418-7521. DOC-420281A1.pdf DOC-420281A1.txt

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IN THE MATTER OF AARON STREETER. FCC Affirms $60,000 Fine for PIRATE Act Violations.. Action by: Chief, Enforcement Bureau. Adopted: 2026-03-30 by ORDER. (FCC No. 26-20). EB. FCC-26-20A1.pdf FCC-26-20A1.txt

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ADDENDA: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, RELEASED MARCH 27, 2026, DID NOT APPEAR IN DIGEST NO. 59:

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Released: 2026-03-27. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU AND OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SEEK COMMENT ON PROHIBITING THE IMPORTATION AND MARKETING OF PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED COVERED COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ADDED TO THE COVERED LIST IN 2024 OR EARLIER. (DA No. 26-294). (Dkt No 26-72). PSHSB. Contact: Chris Smeenk (Chris.Smeenk@fcc.gov); Rebecca Clinton (Rebecca.Clinton@fcc.gov) . News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov. Action by: Chief, PSHSB. DA-26-294A1.docx DA-26-294A1.pdf DA-26-294A1.txt

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FCC PROPOSES CALL CENTER ONSHORING, ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS. NPRM proposes measures to encourage businesses to bring call centers back to the U.S. and improve customer service at existing foreign call centers, and seeks comment on deterring illegal robocalls that originate abroad through use of fees or bonds. . (Dkt No 26-52 17-59 02-278 22-2). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2026-03-26 by NPRM. (FCC No. 26-16). CGB. FCC-26-16A1.docx FCC-26-16A1.pdf FCC-26-16A1.txt FCC-26-16A2.docx FCC-26-16A2.pdf FCC-26-16A2.txt FCC-26-16A3.docx FCC-26-16A3.pdf FCC-26-16A3.txt FCC-26-16A4.docx FCC-26-16A4.pdf FCC-26-16A4.txt

IN THE MATTER OF COMBATTING ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS THROUGH FCC NUMBERING POLICIES; IMPLEMENTATION OF TRACED ACT SECTION 6(A) […] ; NUMBERING POLICIES FOR MODERN COMMUNICATIONS; TELEPHONE NUMBER REQUIREMENTS FOR IP-ENABLED SERVICE PROVIDERS. The Commission seeks comment on whether to adopt changes to its numbering policies with respect to how assigned numbering resources are utilized, reported, and resold by service providers as part of its continuing effort to combat illegal robocalls.. (Dkt No 26-49 20-67 13-97 07-243). Action by: The Commission . Adopted: 2026-03-26 by NPRM. (FCC No. 26-17). WCB. FCC-26-17A1.docx FCC-26-17A1.pdf FCC-26-17A1.txt FCC-26-17A2.docx FCC-26-17A2.pdf FCC-26-17A2.txt FCC-26-17A3.docx FCC-26-17A3.pdf FCC-26-17A3.txt

SPECTRUM ABUNDANCE FOR WEIRD SPACE STUFF NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING. FCC Plan Seeks Reliable Spectrum Access for 'Weird Space Stuff' Like Orbital Laboratories, In-Space Repairs, and Inhabitable Spacecraft. (Dkt No 26-54). Action by: The Commission. Adopted: 2026-03-26 by NPRM. (FCC No. 26-13). SB. FCC-26-13A1.docx FCC-26-13A1.pdf FCC-26-13A1.txt FCC-26-13A2.docx FCC-26-13A2.pdf FCC-26-13A2.txt FCC-26-13A3.docx FCC-26-13A3.pdf FCC-26-13A3.txt

IN THE MATTER OF REDUCING BARRIERS TO NETWORK IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICE CHANGES; ACCELERATING NETWORK MODERNIZATION . The Commission adopts measures to reduce regulatory barriers and costs that hinder the transition from outdated legacy networks and services to next-generation, IP-based infrastructure. . (Dkt No 25-209 25-208). Action by: the Commission. Adopted: 2026-03-26 by R&O. (FCC No. 26-19). WCB. Contact: Michele Berlove, Wireline Competition Bureau, Competition Policy Division, at michele.berlove@fcc.gov. FCC-26-19A1.docx FCC-26-19A1.pdf FCC-26-19A1.txt FCC-26-19A2.docx FCC-26-19A2.pdf FCC-26-19A2.txt FCC-26-19A3.docx FCC-26-19A3.pdf FCC-26-19A3.txt FCC-26-19A4.docx FCC-26-19A4.pdf FCC-26-19A4.txt