Federal Register #2026-22080

FCC meeting on proposed spectrum rules and communications policy

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced an open Commission meeting on communications policy and spectrum regulation. - Government body: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Commission level; no sub-agency or specific office is identified. - Procurement status: This is a public meeting announcement, not a procurement opportunity or contract award. No products or services are being solicited. - OEMs and vendors: None are mentioned. - Spectrum policy: The agenda includes a proposed Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on making the 1675–1695 MHz and 2020–2025 MHz bands available for advanced commercial communications, including terrestrial and direct-to-device services. Potential topics include auctions, licensing, service and technical rules, and coordination requirements. - Other agenda topics: Direct-to-device and supplemental coverage from space rules, drone spectrum use, equipment authorization, international telecommunications authorizations, broadband funding applicant vetting, accessibility rules, and an enforcement action.

Description

The Federal Communications Commission will hold an open meeting on October 29, 2026. The Commission will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the 1675–1695 MHz and 2020–2025 MHz bands. The proposal would address auctioning and licensing spectrum for advanced commercial communications, including terrestrial and direct-to-device services, and seek comment on policies, service and technical rules, and coordination requirements. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed live.

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