The entity is responsible for licensing radio and television frequencies, regulating telephone rates and encouraging the expansion of the internet
The president-elect of the United States, , chose Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr, an experienced Republican regulator, has previously voiced his support for Trump’s promises to ease regulations and confront big technology companies. The FCC is the entity responsible for licensing radio and television frequencies, regulating telephone rates and encouraging the expansion of the internet. Currently a member of the commission, Carr has the opportunity to reformulate the agency, expanding its functions and using it as a political tool.
He argues that the FCC should take an active role in regulating technology giants such as , , and . Trump singled out Carr as a defender of free speech and a critic of excessive regulations. Despite his bold proposals, Carr will face limitations in implementing changes, as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice also have significant roles in regulating the technology sector. The FCC cannot penalize radio and TV stations for their editorial decisions, except in specific situations.
A law graduate, Carr joined the FCC in 2012 and has dedicated himself to promoting high-speed wireless internet. He also supported rolling back regulations like net neutrality. Carr aligned himself with , who was appointed to lead a new department in the Trump administration, and criticized Musk’s revocation of a subsidy intended for , calling the decision a “regulatory war” against the businessman.
*Report produced with the help of AI
Published by Matheus Oliveira
