This doesn't come as a surprise to anyone - while the US government-wide shut down continues various Federal agencies have stopped their work until the government resumes its own. The FCC or Federal Communications Commission is an example of that and currently has a statement on its website stating it will only perform "duties that are immediately necessary for the safety of life or the protection of property.". The FCC online systems will also not be available until further notice so any smartphones (or devices really) waiting for approval will just have wait until things get moving again.
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