FCC’s Carr Calls for Spectrum, AI Leadership in China Race

In Setting Priorities, New FCC Chair Happy to Be 'Moving on Trump Time'

At a CTIA conference, Brendan Carr tells his predecessor, and current CTIA CEO, Ajit Pai that the US needs more spectrum and fewer regulations.

FCC’s Carr Calls for Spectrum, AI Leadership in China Race

The Trump administration is focused on freeing up more electromagnetic spectrum to power wireless communication, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said on Monday, a move that could generate $80 billion in government revenue and help the US better compete with China.

'It's imperative we move more spectrum': FCC Chair

FCC, CTIA emphasize challenging Chinese tech leadership in wireless, including spectrum WASHINGTON, D.C.—Spectrum and artificial intelligence dominated the conversations at yesterday’s CTIA 5G Summit, with wireless positioned as a technology that cuts across industries and is fundamental for global technology and economic leadership, as well as national security. “Countries that lead the world in wireless […]

Carr Highlights FCC Overhaul, Defends Handling of Free Speech

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr used the Milken Institute Global Conference to celebrate his first 100 days as head of the Commission and outline his ongoing priorities when it comes to aggressive deregulation and free speech on public airwaves.

Brendan Carr, chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, warned that the Chinese Communist Party has been expanding global 5G and satellite Internet through companies such as Huawei, posing a "real geopolitical threat."

CCA Discusses 5G Fund Issues With Carr Aides

Competitive Carriers Association representatives spoke with aides to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr about the agency's broadband data collection (BDC) "and the importance of an improved mobile mapping process in general" as it moves forward on a 5G Fund. Representatives of...