Thursday, March 05, 2026

PRESS RELEASE: FSF Applauds FCC Proposal to Accelerate Network Modernization Inbox

Regarding FCC Chairman Carr’s announcement that the Commission will vote later this month on a proposal to accelerate network modernization, Free State Foundation President Randolph May issued the following statement:

“I applaud FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s announcement that the Commission will vote on its proposal to accelerate the transition to fully modernized, high speed broadband networks. Adoption of the plan to eliminate outdated and costly analog-age regulations in order to speed the transition away from legacy copper wire networks is essential to securing America’s economic prosperity and innovative environment. By aligning the FCC's rules with what the digital age demands, this important deregulatory step will enhance overall consumer welfare and incentivize investment in advanced high-speed networks. At the same time, the proposal contains necessary consumer protection and public safety safeguards.”

The comments filed with the FCC on January 20 by FSF President Randolph May and Senior Fellow Andrew Long advocating adoption of the rulemaking proposal are here