FCC Committee Meets to Shape Global Radio Rules for 2027
Published Date: 5/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee is holding its fifth and sixth meetings on August 4 and September 25, 2026, to finalize plans for the big 2027 global radio rules conference. These meetings affect anyone interested in how the U.S. shapes international radio rules, with no direct costs but important timing for input and decisions. The meetings are open to the public and will be streamed live online for easy access.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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WRC Advisory Meetings Open to Public
The World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee will hold public meetings on August 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and September 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at FCC headquarters (45 L Street NE, Room 1.200, Washington, DC). The meetings will be broadcast live with open captioning on www.fcc.gov/live and there are no direct costs to access the live stream.
You Can Present Comments or Ask Live Questions
You may present comments at the Advisory Committee meetings or submit them in advance by email to wrc-27@fcc.gov. During the live broadcast, audience questions can be sent to wrc-27@fcc.gov only during the meeting.
Accommodations Available for Disabilities
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by emailing fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice). Requesters should include the accommodation needed and contact information; requests made as early as possible are recommended, and last-minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill.
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