USA - FCC Deletes Outdated Rules on Long-Forgotten Technologies

​The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on December 18, 2025, that it has eliminated 36 outdated rules regulating obsolete technologies such as analog cable receivers and old cordless phones. This decision is part of the FCC's ongoing "Delete, Delete, Delete" proceeding, which aims to remove unnecessary and outdated regulations to reduce public burdens. The rules targeted for removal were managed under Parts 2, 15, and 18 of the Code of Federal Regulations, covering over 12,000 words and 25 pages.​

The FCC's broader initiative has already removed rules for obsolete technologies like telegraphs, rabbit-ear receivers, and phone booths, as well as outdated mandates such as cable-rate regulations and expired auction procedures from the 3G era. The decision was approved by Chairman Carr and Commissioner Trusty, with Commissioner Gomez concurring in part and dissenting in part. This action reflects the FCC's commitment to modernizing its regulatory framework and addressing public feedback on unnecessary regulations.