The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) invites you to attend a scheduled meeting of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force via Zoom videoconferencing from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. eastern Caribbean time (UTC-4) on the 12^th and 13^th February 2026. 

Background 

Regional harmonisation of spectrum management policies and practices as well as relevant capacity building initiatives are being coordinated regionally by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) through the work of the Spectrum Management Steering Committee (SMSC) and the multi-stakeholder Spectrum Management Task Force (SMTF). The harmonisation work continues to be guided by tenets of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Strategic Plan developed by these two groups, which seeks to achieve the following goals across the region: 

• Harmonisation of national frequency allocations and band plans, including common frequencies and international protocols for disaster management and emergency telecommunications 
• Minimisation of cross border interference 
• Establishment of common approaches to digital broadcasting switchover, TV white spaces regulation and spectrum pricing. 

In addition to focusing on these goals, the ongoing work of the SMTF and SMSC also creates and leverages capacity-building opportunities and addresses important current matters arising, such as regional preparations for ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences.

Spectrum Management Task Force (SMTF) Meeting Objectives: 12^th and 13^th February 2026  

The main objectives of this meeting, which will be held in two parts, are as follows: 

Part 1, 12^th February, open to representatives of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force, Steering Committee and other resource personnel: 

• To review the status of the 2025 Action Plan
• To facilitate inputs from and engagement with the multistakeholder community of spectrum stakeholders

Part 2, 13^th February, targeted to representatives of the SMTF and SMSC only (although observers are allowed): 

• To draft the 2026 Action Plan and discuss the 2026 schedule of spectrum management events and activities.

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Provisional Agenda

Part 1

12th February 2026
Indicative Time (UTC -4)	Agenda Items	Lead/Presenter
10:00	Opening Remarks	CTU / SMTF Chair
10:10	Group Photo
10:13	Review Status and “Carry-Forwards” of the  2025 Action Plan	SMTF Chair
11:15	Inputs from Stakeholders / Stakeholder Groups: Spectrum Issues Relating to Satellite Services Mobile Developments and Updates on WRC-27	Presenters Mr. Ryan Johnson, Viasat Ms. Carol Sosa, GSMA
12:45	Any Other Business	SMTF Chair
13:00	End of Meeting

 

Part 2

13th February 2026
Indicative Time (UTC -4)	Agenda Items	Lead/Presenter
10:00	Opening Remarks	CTU / SMTF Chair
10:13	Group Photo
10:15	Draft 2026 Action Plan
12:45	Any Other Business	SMTF Chair
13:00	End of Meeting

 

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