The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the final rule regarding the Upper C-Band will take effect on October 29, 2026. This rule follows the approval of information collection requirements under OMB Control Number 3060-1272, as adopted in the Commission's Report and Order, Order of Proposed Modification, and Order on Reconsideration, FCC 26-46. For more details, see the Federal Register document.

Press Release: Federal Communications Commission

Published October 29, 2026. Reproduced in full from the Federal Communications Commission.

Upper C-Band (3.98-4.2 GHz); Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band

Action: Final rule; announcement of effective date.

Summary

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements under OMB Control Number 3060- 1272, as adopted in the Commission's Report and Order, Order of Proposed Modification, and Order on Reconsideration, FCC 26-46.

Key dates

  • Takes effect: October 29, 2026

This rule is effective October 29, 2026.

Full text: Federal Register document 2026-22037