FCC Council Meeting on Comms Reliability Set for March
Published Date: 2/20/2025
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The FCC’s Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) IX is holding its fourth public meeting on March 19, 2025, to discuss ways to make our communication systems safer and more reliable. This affects anyone who uses phones, internet, or emergency services, as the council helps improve how these systems work together. The meeting is free to join online or in person in Washington, DC, and runs under a charter renewed through March 2026.
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