USTelecom: The FCC is Advancing Rules That Reflect Reality

Bravo to the Federal Communications Commission—coming off the 30th anniversary of the Telecommunications Act, the Commission has taken a critical step toward releasing consumers from legacy copper networks and the rules that govern them. With this draft order, the FCC is working toward updating rules to reflect reality, accelerating America’s transition from outdated copper infrastructure to the modern, high-speed networks consumers consistently choose and rely on. We applaud Chairman Carr’s leadership for fostering a framework that allows providers to retire obsolete copper facilities and reinvest billions into faster, more resilient broadband networks built for how Americans live and work today.