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Rule2026-005872026-01-14

Implementation of the Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2015) (WRC-15), Other Allocation Issues, and Related Rule Updates

Federal Communications Commission

Abstract

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) modifies the United States Table of Frequency Allocations (U.S. Table) in the Commission's rules to implement certain spectrum allocation decisions from the International Telecommunication Union's World Radiocommunication Conference's 2015 Final Acts, including those for amateur radio, satellite services, and for aural broadcast auxiliary and television broadcast auxiliary stations by revising the Commission's rules. These changes provide for increased domestic utilization of a range of spectrum in both satellite and terrestrial contexts.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
This final rule is effective February 13, 2026.
Effective Date
2026-02-13

CFR References

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureBusiness and industryCommunicationsCommunications equipmentOrganization and functions (Government agencies)SatellitesTelecommunications

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Federal Communications Commission 47 CFR Parts 2, 25, 74, 78, 87, 90, 97, and 101 [ET Docket No. 23-120; RM-11785; FCC 25-60; FR ID 323350] ( printed page 1405) AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) modifies the United States Table of Frequency Allocations (U.S. Table) in the Commission's rules to implement certain spectrum allocation decisions from the International Telecommunication Union's World Radiocommunication Conference's 2015 Final Acts, including those for amateur radio, satellite services, and for aural broadcast auxiliary and television broadcast auxiliary stations by revising the Commission's rules. These changes provide for increased domestic utilization of a range of spectrum in both satellite and terrestrial contexts. DATES: This final rule is effective February 13, 2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sebastian Garcia of the Office of Engineering and Technology, at Sebastian.Garcia@fcc.gov or 202-418-2932. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Report and Order, in ET Docket No. 23-120, RM-11785, FCC 25-60, adopted on September 23, 2025, and released on December 9, 2025. The full text of this document is available for public inspection and can be downloaded at https://docs.fcc.gov/​public/​attachments/​FCC-25-60A1.pdf . Alternative formats are available for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, e

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Citation: 91 FR 1405