Brendan Carr closed out his first week as FCC chairman by coming to decisions on four more leadership positions within the commission.
The FCC's press release on ending DEI efforts could have an immediate impact on broadband efforts to bridge the digital divide.
That’s because he authored the FCC chapter of the Heritage Foundation’s wishlist for a Donald Trump presidency. In that chapter, Carr proposes actions including: limiting immunity for tech companies under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act,
The action by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr shines a spotlight on fears that President Trump will use his power to threaten media outlets that don't support him.
WASHINGTON—Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr finished his first week heading the agency by announcing more key staff appointments, including Ira Keltz as acting chief engineer, Office of Engineering and Technology.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has decided on additional leadership appointments within the commission, including acting bureau leadership.
The FCC's 2020 decision to allocate 1,200 MHz of 6 GHz spectrum for unlicensed use has been a monumental and unmitigated success.
At a time when very few broadcast stations are owned by minorities, Carr said diversity, equity and inclusion efforts constituted “invidious forms of discrimination”
Today, the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the Real Estate Technology and Transformation Center (RETTC) applauded Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr for withdrawing a recent proposal to restrict high-speed internet bulk-billing agreements.
Today, the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the Real Estate Technology and Transformation Center (RETTC) applauded Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr for withdrawing a recent proposal to restrict high-speed internet bulk-billing agreements.
Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 has ushered in a new era for US telecoms and technology policy. His administration has wasted no time in making major changes, with key moves including the appointment of Brendan Carr as Federal Communications Commission chair and proposals for greater control over platforms like TikTok.