The FCC has shared today that it is planning to shut down the majority of its operations later this week due to the lapse of government funding.

As reported by Engadget, the FCC currently plans to suspend operations on Thursday afternoon as are many other government services and offices. It shared details in a press release today:

Some FCC work will continue regardless of the government shutdown.

On Wednesday January, 3rd, the FCC will share more specifics about how the shutdown will impact its business, like its review of the T-Mobile and Sprint merger and more.