The NBTC board is deadlocked: six members held a special meeting after office staff did not support a separate session, and passed nine agenda items. The Consumer Council says at least 149 items are pending and will file a misconduct complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Commission on 19 October 2026 if the office does not support the board. For a small business, the direct impact is limited: the pending items include TV digital master plans and telecom network leasing. Watch for delays in broadcast or telecom licensing decisions that affect your media or connectivity costs.