FCC Tweaks Frequency Tables from 2015 Global Radio Meet
Published Date: 2/17/2026
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Summary
The FCC fixed some small but important errors in their January 2026 rules about radio frequency use from the 2015 World Radiocommunication Conference. These corrections update the official frequency tables to keep things clear and fair for everyone using the airwaves, like broadcasters and tech companies. The changes take effect on February 13, 2026, with no extra costs involved—just smoother radio rules!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Correction to Radio Frequency Tables
The FCC corrected errors in the final rule that amended the Table of Frequency Allocations (47 CFR 2.106). Pages 26, 30, and 52 of the Table of Frequency Allocations in Sec. 2.106 were updated, with the corrections taking effect February 13, 2026. The agency states these are corrections with no extra costs and are intended to keep spectrum rules clear and fair for users of the airwaves, such as broadcasters and technology companies.
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