FCC Grants Four More Rip and Replace Extensions
The agency gave 26 participants more time last month.
The agency gave 26 participants more time last month.
WASHINGTON, June 10, 2026 – Federal regulators are giving four providers more time to rip insecure gear out of their networks.
The Federal Communications Commission granted their requests in a public notice Wednesday. About a month ago, the agency granted 26 similar deadline extensions.
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