FCC Schedules Boring Zoom Calls for 2027 Radio Plans
Published Date: 12/22/2025
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Summary
The FCC announced virtual meeting dates for four Informal Working Groups (IWG-1 to IWG-4) preparing for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference. These meetings, open to the public, help shape U.S. plans for global radio rules and happen from January to February 2026. Anyone interested in radio communications and tech policy should mark their calendars—no costs involved, just your time and attention!
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