Promoting the Integrity and Security of Telecommunications Certification Bodies, Measurement Facilities, and the Equipment Authorization Program; Correction

Key Points

• 1The FCC is fixing errors in previous rules about how testing laboratories and certification bodies must operate to ensure wireless equipment meets safety and performance standards
• 2The regulation aims to prevent fraud and corruption in the equipment certification process so that only properly tested devices get approved for use
• 3Testing facilities must maintain higher integrity standards and security measures to protect the certification system from being compromised
• 4The rule applies to companies that make wireless devices and the independent labs hired to test them before they can be sold to consumers
• 5Better oversight of this process means consumers are less likely to buy phones or wireless equipment that doesn't work properly or poses safety risks

Key Dates