Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee; Announcement of Meeting
Published Date: 1/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The FCC’s Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting on February 24, 2026, to discuss important updates and make decisions that help protect consumers and improve accessibility. Anyone can join in person or online, ask questions, and share ideas. This meeting helps shape fairer, easier-to-use communication services for everyone, including people with disabilities.
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Public can attend and comment
You can attend the FCC Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on February 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time in Washington, DC (45 L Street NE) or watch the webcast at www.fcc.gov/live. The agenda includes a reserved period for public comments, and you may speak in person or send questions or comments to [email protected].
Disability accessibility provided
If you are a person with a disability, the in-person meeting and the webcast will have sign language interpreters and open captioning. To request other reasonable accommodations or materials in accessible formats, email [email protected] or call (202) 418-0530; requests should include a description of the accommodation and be made as early as possible, though last-minute requests may be accepted but may not be possible to accommodate.
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