Canada Regulatory Digest

2026-02-20

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Overview

Significant spectrum and wireless activity dominates this period, with the FCC proposing enhanced 6 GHz unlicensed operations and moving forward on 900 MHz band reforms while finalizing VoIP numbering rules to combat robocalls. Meanwhile, NTIA's BEAD fund reallocation listening session and ISED's 2.5 GHz band plan consultation signal major shifts in North American broadband and spectrum policy that could reshape deployment strategies for operators.

High Priority

High ISED Spectrum & Licensing

Notice No. SPB-002-26 — Consultation on the Revisions to the 2500-2690 MHz Band Plan

ISED consults on revising the band plan for 2.5 GHz spectrum used for 4G/5G mobile services.

Impact: Band plan changes could require network reconfiguration and affect how Canadian operators deploy mid-band 5G services, potentially impacting existing licenses and future spectrum utilization.

Spectrum & Licensing

ISED consults on revising the band plan for 2.5 GHz spectrum used for 4G/5G mobile services.

Consumer Protection

CRTC finalizes accessibility conditions for Bell's set-top boxes following disability complaint.

Regulatory Process

Weekly preview of upcoming decisions.
Publication of technical standard BETS-6.
Generated by regulatory-scraper on 2026-02-20