OnePlus 15 Delayed in US Due to Government Shutdown

As of November 13, 2025, the highly anticipated OnePlus 15 smartphone is not yet available for purchase in the United States. The phone maker has blamed this delay on the recent 42-day government shutdown, which has caused a backlog in device certifications by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

According to OnePlus, the FCC must certify all smartphones before they can be sold in the US market. The company has already submitted a formal application, completed all the required tests, and is now waiting for the FCC to resume normal operations and quickly generate the necessary certification.

The government shutdown, which was the longest in US history, was signed into law by President Trump on Wednesday night. The FCC has since issued a public notice warning of an "exceptionally large number of filings and submissions" that will need to be processed, potentially delaying the agency's return to full capacity.

Despite the setback, OnePlus remains optimistic that the OnePlus 15 will soon be available to American consumers. The company is advising interested buyers to sign up for updates on its website, as the device will also be sold through Amazon and Best Buy, though not through any US carriers.