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Will the FCC approve the proposed auction of the 1675–1695 MHz radio frequency band at the October 2026 meeting?
The FCC met on October 26, 2026, to discuss and possibly vote on two spectrum proposals, including the auction of the 1675–1695 MHz… 87 opinions, 55% Yes
- Yes — 55%
- No — 45%
Deadline: November 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC · 87 opinions
Resolution rules
The FCC met on October 26, 2026, to discuss and possibly vote on two spectrum proposals, including the auction of the 1675–1695 MHz band used by NOAA's major weather satellite program. Experts warn that approval could interfere with forecasting satellite data.
Source: www.aip.org
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolve 'Sim' se a FCC publicar decisão oficial (Order ou Report and Order) aprovando o leilão da faixa 1675–1695 MHz até 30 de novembro de 2026, conforme divulgado no site oficial da FCC (fcc.gov). Resolve 'Não' se a proposta for rejeitada, adiada indefinidamente ou retirada de pauta no mesmo período.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now Yes has 55% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 45 points, a wrong one costs about 55.