WISPA Congratulates Commissioner Brendan Carr on His Appointment to FCC Chair

The following statement may be attributed to David Zumwalt, President and CEO of WISPA – The Association for Broadband Without Boundaries:

Washington, DC, November 18, 2024 – WISPA congratulates FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr for his appointment by President-elect Donald Trump to Chairman of the FCC.  Commissioner Carr is a strong proponent of a “light-touch” regulatory approach to the marketplace, which has helped the U.S. communications market grow exponentially, thrive, and lead the world in pro-consumer innovation.  In particular, WISPA believes Carr’s longstanding leadership on a balanced approach to spectrum allocation that gives small and large companies the ability to gain access to this vital resource; his vocal and fierce stance against government micro-management of ISPs, as seen in needless Title II net neutrality mandates and elsewhere; and his call to properly target Universal Service programs so that they benefit those who truly lack broadband – these principles among others will help guide the U.S. communications marketplace to renewed vitality and prosperity, all in service of the average household consumer.

Again, congratulations, Commissioner Carr, on your appointment to Chairman of the FCC.  WISPA looks forward to working with you and continuing the great work you have achieved thus far.

Celebrating 20 Years of WISPA – Broadband Without Boundaries
WISPA’s approximately 1000 members provide fixed broadband connectivity and include equipment suppliers, support services, and other industry partners and stakeholders. Our members provide broadband access to millions of residential and business customers in rural, urban, and Tribal areas across America.

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