On January 8, 2026, the FCC released the Tentative Agenda for the January Open Meeting, scheduled for January 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM. The Commission is tentatively scheduled to consider the following items:
- Expanding Unlicensed Operations in the 6 GHz Band – The Commission will consider a Fourth Report and Order that would permit a new class of unlicensed 6 GHz devices—geofenced variable power (GVP) unlicensed devices—that operate outdoors at higher power. The Commission will also consider a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would allow for increased power for certain 6 GHz operations controlled by automated frequency coordination systems and extend low-power indoor operations to cruise ships. (ET Docket No. 18-295; GN Docket No. 17-183) (FACT SHEET)
- Establishing Transparency in Foreign Adversary Control – The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would adopt new attestation and disclosure requirements for holders of Commission-granted licenses, leases, authorizations, permits, grants and other approvals, that would enhance public transparency over Foreign Adversary Control over U.S. communications networks operators. (GN Docket No. 25-166) (FACT SHEET)
- Promoting Clarity By Codifying and Simplifying Foreign Ownership Rules – The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would adopt clarifications to the Commission’s foreign ownership rules and practices for foreign investment in common carrier wireless and aeronautical radio, and broadcast licensees to reduce unnecessary burdens on industry while continuing to protect the public interest, including national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, and trade policy. (GN Docket No. 25-149) (FACT SHEET)
- Modernizing Internet-based Telecommunications Relay Services – The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would seek comment on enhancements for Internet Protocol (IP) Relay and Video Relay Services (VRS), administrative reforms to streamline the TRS program, updating or eliminating obsolete rules, and closing outdated dockets. (CG Docket Nos. 03-123, 10-51, 12-38) (FACT SHEET)
Chairman Carr also released a blog post on the upcoming meeting.
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