FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for November Open Meeting

Combatting Contraband Wireless Device Use in Correctional Facilities – The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would authorize non-federal operation of radio frequency jamming solutions in the limited context of correctional facilities, in compliance with applicable congressional statutes. It will also consider a Further Notice that would seek comment on a proposed framework to authorize jamming solutions on unlicensed spectrum, the application of jamming solutions to satellite communications, and potential additional safeguards. (GN Docket No. 13-111)

Facilitating Opportunities for Advanced Air Mobility – The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would amend the rules governing three bands, the 450 MHz band, the 24.45–24.65 GHz band, and the 849–851 MHz/894–896 MHz band, to support the deployment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), counter-UAS technologies, and expanded aviation broadband connectivity. (GN Docket No. 26-74, WT Docket No. 24-629)

Securing Phone Numbers Against National Security Threats – The Commission will consider a Fourth Report and Order and Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking as an important next step in furthering the Commission’s efforts to protect national security interests and to secure the nation’s numbering resources against bad actors. (WC Docket Nos. 13-97, 07-243, 20-67)

Limited Extension for A-CAM I Carriers – The Commission will consider a Report and Order would adopt a limited two-year extension of Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM I) support through December 31, 2028. A-CAM I currently provides predictable, model-based support to rural rate-of-return carriers in exchange for defined broadband deployment obligations, and this extension would prevent a loss of support for nine carriers while the Commission considers broader reforms to its high-cost support mechanisms. (WC Docket Nos. 10-90, 26-96)

Modernizing TRS Compensation – The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that takes first principles approach to compensation for Telecommunications Relay Services to ensure TRS remains available and aligned with user expectations in the rapidly changing communications landscape. (CG Docket No. 03-123)

Expanding Non-Geostationary Orbit Earth Stations in Motion Operations – The Commission will consider a Third Report and Order that would expand non-geostationary orbit Earth Stations in Motion operations in the fixed-satellite service across the entire 28.35-28.6 GHz band, thereby supporting the deployment of mobile broadband services to remote and rural locations on land, as well as providing ubiquitous connectivity to ships, planes, drones, blimps, cars, and other critical on-the-go devices, thereby furthering U.S. leadership and expansion in the growing space economy. (IB Docket Nos. 17-95; 18-315)

Public Drafts of Meeting Items – The FCC publicly releases the draft text of each item expected to be considered at the next Open Commission Meeting. One-page cover sheets are included in the public drafts to help summarize each item. All these materials will be available on the FCC’s Open Meeting page:;

Public Attendance – The Open Meeting is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. ET in the Commission Meeting Room of the Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. While the Open Meeting is open to the public, the FCC headquarters building is not open access, and all guests must check in with and be screened by FCC security at the main entrance on L Street. Attendees at the Open Meeting will not be required to have an appointment but must otherwise comply with protocols outlined at:. Open Meetings are streamed live at.

Press Access – Members of the news media are welcome to attend the meeting and will be provided reserved seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Following the meeting, the Chairman may hold a news conference in which he will take questions from credentialed members of the press in attendance. Afterwards, senior policy and legal staff will be made available to the press in attendance for questions related to the items on the meeting agenda. Commissioners may also choose to hold press conferences. Press may also direct questions to the Office of Media Relations (OMR): MediaRelations@fcc.gov. Questions about credentialing should be directed to OMR.