2026-02-25
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This week sees significant spectrum activity with FCC finalizing 6 GHz unlicensed rules and ISED consulting on 2.5 GHz band plan changes, both critical for wireless capacity expansion. Major policy developments include FCC's upcoming Lifeline program reforms and NTIA's reallocation of saved BEAD broadband funding, both with substantial financial implications for operators. Administrative items dominate with numerous Privacy Act updates for subsidy program eligibility verification and routine regulatory filings across all jurisdictions.
ISED consulting on revisions to the 2.5 GHz band plan, a key band for mobile broadband and 5G services.