SurgePays Reports FCC Notice to Subsidiary Torch Wireless Over Filing Timing

What Happened SurgePays, Inc. disclosed that its subsidiary Torch Wireless (a Wyoming corporation) received a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on or about July 22, 2026. Torch says the NAL concerns only the timeliness of document submissions, not the substance of its responses or alleged misconduct. Torch and counsel say they coordinated with FCC staff, submitted a 28‑page response to the FCC’s March 11, 2026 Letter of Inquiry (LOI) on May 15, 2026, and believed responsive documents were uploaded on or about June 3, 2026. After the NAL, Torch promptly re‑uploaded documents and the FCC has confirmed receipt.

Key Details

• LOI issued March 11, 2026; Torch sent a 28‑page response on May 15, 2026.
• Torch’s counsel believed documents were submitted on or about June 3, 2026; FCC issued the NAL on or about July 22, 2026.
• NAL relates only to alleged late submissions and proposes a forfeiture calculated on a per‑day basis (amount not specified in the filing).
• Torch maintains it acted in good faith, remains in compliance, has re‑uploaded materials, disputes the basis for the NAL, and intends to seek withdrawal or pursue legal remedies if needed.

Why It Matters The filing signals a regulatory dispute involving SurgePays’ subsidiary that could carry financial (a proposed forfeiture), legal, and reputational implications. The company says the issue is limited to timing of submissions and that substantive responses were provided; however, investors should watch for further updates that disclose any monetary penalty, changes to compliance status, or legal costs. This 8‑K does not state a forfeiture amount or final outcome, so the situation’s materiality remains uncertain until the FCC or Torch provides more details.