# Federal Register #2026-22080

FCC meeting on proposed spectrum rules and communications policy

**Buyer:** FCC
**Posted:** October 29, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-22080

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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