FCC to Hold Open Meeting on Modernizing Accessibility, Spectrum, and Rural Broadband Rules

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is scheduled to hold an Open Meeting on October 29, 2026, to consider several key proposals. These include a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modernize accessibility rules, a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to unlock 25 megahertz of mid-band spectrum for advanced commercial communications, and a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for implementing the Rural Broadband Protection Act to establish a vetting process for broadband funding applicants.