News from November 6: The meeting of Study Group 4 (SG4) of the International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R), together with its subordinate Working Parties WP4A, WP4B, and WP4C, was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 7 to 30, 2026. This marked the sixth meeting of the SG4 working group within the study cycle leading up to the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27). The meeting focused on reviewing the draft report of the WRC-27 Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM), covering topics such as new frequency allocations for direct-to-mobile phone connectivity, restrictions on emissions from unauthorized earth stations, and potential regulatory refinements to Article 4.4 of the Radio Regulations. Discussions also addressed key issues including protection criteria for the mobile-satellite service, IMT-2030 satellite air interface performance, network monitoring and control centers, and limits under Article 22 of the Radio Regulations, as well as the drafting and revision of recommendations and study reports related to the fixed-satellite and broadcasting-satellite services.