FCC to Host Two-Day IP Transition Workshop
The Commission will discuss potential obstacles and solutions with industry professionals on July 15 and 16.
WASHINGTON, July 8, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission is hosting an industry workshop on July 15 and 16 to discuss the agency's proposed reforms regarding the transition to all-Internet Protocol networks.
The two-day workshop will be held to discuss the Commission’s proposed reforms that are intended to accelerate the transition from legacy voice networks to modern, all-IP networks.
In a July 6 release, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said, “Completing the transition to all-IP networks will unlock real benefits for consumers. It will mean more investment in next-gen networks; more effective solutions to illegal robocalls; and modern, competitive technologies, instead of slow, legacy networks built for a bygone era.”
In March, the FCC unanimously adopted an order to decommission copper networks. Internet service providers have become interested in retiring copper networks because they are expensive to maintain and no longer provide competitive broadband.
On July 6, the FCC cleared AT&T’s request to discontinue copper services at more than 184,000 locations in California, with AT&T arguing that the infrastructure has become obsolete. However, the company’s request to override California’s copper retirement rules is still pending.
The event will gather industry professionals and stakeholders to discuss significant issues the industry may face during the IP transition. Participants will examine potential obstacles, share best practices and develop potential solutions that will help the Commission transition smoothly and efficiently to IP networks.
Carr noted that the workshop is timely and that bringing together a wide variety of industry stakeholders will help drive meaningful progress to bring solutions.
The event is located at the FCC headquarters and is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; it will also be livestreamed on the FCC’s website.
