FCC Grants 26 Rip and Replace Extensions

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2026 – Slightly more than two dozen telecom companies just got more time to strip China-linked gear from their network.

The Federal Communications Commission granted Friday 26 companies’ requests for more time to complete work under its Rip and Replace program, which reimburses smaller carriers for the cost of replacing Huawei and ZTE equipment.

Providers including Point Broadband, Hotwire Communications, Advantage Cellular, and others will avoid a May 8 deadline amid supply chain disruptions and permitting delays, among other extenuating circumstances.

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