Federal Register #357488

FCC Open Commission Meeting on Spectrum, Space, Broadband, Robocall, and Equipment Security Policies

This FCC Open Commission Meeting will address several major regulatory initiatives: - Spectrum Policy - Proposing to make 160 MHz of Upper C-band spectrum available for flexible-use, next-generation wireless services via competitive bidding - Ensuring coexistence with adjacent band radio altimeters and managing the transition for incumbent satellite operators - Space and Earth Station Licensing - Overhauling licensing rules by replacing part 25 with a new part 100 to streamline application processing and support the space economy - Broadband Labeling - Modifying rules to improve consumer clarity and reduce compliance burdens for providers - Robocall Mitigation - Proposing measures to strengthen the U.S. voice ecosystem and deter illegal robocalls by tightening access to the Robocall Mitigation Database - Equipment Authorization and Supply Chain Security - Strengthening national security by closing supply-chain loopholes, prohibiting devices with logic-bearing hardware from Covered List entities, and enhancing enforcement and transparency - No specific OEMs, vendors, or products are being procured; this is a regulatory and policy-focused event - The meeting is open to the public and will be webcast

Description

The Federal Communications Commission will hold an open meeting on July 22, 2026, to consider several items including making 160 megahertz of the Upper C-band available for flexible-use terrestrial wireless services via competitive bidding, overhauling licensing rules for space and earth stations to support the American space economy, modifying broadband label rules for consumer clarity, strengthening the integrity of the voice ecosystem to deter illegal calls, and enhancing national security in the equipment authorization program by closing supply-chain loopholes. The meeting will be webcast and open to the public with security screening. Various regulatory and procedural details are provided for interested parties and stakeholders.

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