FCC Updates Certification Options in Performance Measures Module for Carriers with No Testing Data for April 15, 2026 Deadline

The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) has updated the Performance Measures Module (PMM) to streamline how carriers certify when they have no network performance testing data to report for a given quarter. Previously, carriers without test results were required to email both the Bureau and USAC by the quarterly certification deadline. Starting with the April 15, 2026 certification deadline, that email process is being eliminated in favor of new in-system certification options.

New Certification Process

The PMM now includes three specific certification options for carriers with no data to report. Carriers can select the appropriate reason from the following:

• No active subscribers during the quarter for the speed tier
• The carrier had active subscribers but obtained the sample during the quarter and did not have time to set up testing; or
• The carrier had subscribers but did not perform network testing.

Carriers must use these new system certifications rather than sending email notifications. The upcoming quarterly certification deadlines are April 15, 2026 (Q1 2026 results), July 15, 2026 (Q2 2026 results), October 15, 2026 (Q3 2026 results), and January 15, 2027 (Q4 2026 results).

Given the significant penalties associated with missed certifications, JSI encourages clients to familiarize themselves with the new certification options well before the April 15 deadline. For questions about the new certification process or assistance with PMM compliance, please contact Lans Chase or Brett Hallagan.