FCC Reconsideration Petition Reopens Debate Over Upper C-Band Airwaves

2026-21731, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Establishes a New Docket and the Process for Comment on Eligible Space Station Operator Transition Plans

The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau just opened a new docket for space companies to share their plans on moving their satellite services in the Upper C-Band. If you’re a space station operator or interested party, you’ve got until November 30, 2026, to send in your comments. This process helps make sure the transition is smooth and fair, with no surprise costs or delays.

2026-21820, Modernizing the Ability of Consumers To Control Robocalls

The FCC wants to make it easier for you to stop robocalls by updating the rules that control them. They’re asking for ideas on speeding up how fast companies must stop calling after you say “no,” adding two-way texting options, and making it simpler to block all calls at once. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until November 25, 2026, so get ready to speak up!

2026-21809, Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget

The FCC is asking the public and small businesses to help them cut down on paperwork by sharing ideas on how to make forms easier and faster to fill out. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until November 25, 2026, to speak up. This effort aims to save time and hassle, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.

2026-21732, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Upper C-Band Clearinghouse Selection Criteria and Submission Process

The FCC is picking a special group called the Upper C-band Clearinghouse to handle money and claims for clearing the 3.98-4.2 GHz band for new wireless uses. Companies involved in this band need to know that proposals to run this clearinghouse are due by November 9, 2026, with questions accepted until October 23. This move helps make sure the transition is fair and smooth, especially for costs and refunds tied to radio altimeter updates.

2026-21821, Enhancing the Ability of Consumers To Control the Robocalls

Starting November 25, 2026, people can easily stop unwanted robocalls while keeping the ones they want. Callers must make it simple to cancel consent for specific types of robocalls, and banks get more freedom to warn about fraud. These changes help everyone take control of robocalls without hassle and keep rules clear and fair.

2026-21818, Space Modernization for the 21st Century

The FCC is proposing new rules to update how space communications work, aiming to make satellite services faster, fairer, and ready for the future. This affects satellite companies, especially small businesses, who should get ready to share their thoughts by late November 2026. These changes could speed up approvals and reduce paperwork, helping the space industry grow smarter and stronger.

Previous: 2026-21794, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 108 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles

NHTSA is updating vehicle lighting rules to better fit cars with self-driving tech and remove outdated requirements. These changes mainly affect vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that don’t have manual controls, making designs simpler and cutting unnecessary costs without hurting safety. Comments are open until November 25, 2026, so manufacturers and the public can weigh in before these smarter, more flexible rules roll out.

Next: 2026-21818, Space Modernization for the 21st Century

The FCC is proposing new rules to update how space communications work, aiming to make satellite services faster, fairer, and ready for the future. This affects satellite companies, especially small businesses, who should get ready to share their thoughts by late November 2026. These changes could speed up approvals and reduce paperwork, helping the space industry grow smarter and stronger.