A huge part of their job is to regulate the ILECs too, so they are bound to
have friendly thoughts toward their largest customer.
From: Ken Hohhof
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 8:30 AM
To: af@af.afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] new FCC boss
I suspect once upon a time the FCC (and its predecessor the Federal Radio
Commission) focused on technical and administrative duties, kind of like the
FAA. It seems to have undergone major mission creep. Into social, political and
cultural issues. It's not obvious that radio spectrum licensing should be
political.
I'm also not sure it's a good thing they are funded entirely by regulatory
fees. Does that include fines. Or do those go to the US Treasury? Their
enforcement actions seem to always be fines. Which for a small WISP can be an
existential threat, but for a big corporation are just the cost of doing
business.
>From my perspective, their job is to require a bunch of paperwork, then fine
>you if you don't do the paperwork right and on time. Actually doing the
>equivalent of making sure the trains run on time, not so much. And every time
>the POTUS party changes, we get jerked around. Net neutrality is in. No, it's
>out. Now it's back. Then it isn't.
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From: "Tyson Burris"
Sent: 11/20/2024 9:11:21 AM
To: "AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group"
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] new FCC boss
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After two decades in the wireless internet service provider (WISP) industry,
it’s become clear to me that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) hasn’t
exactly been our biggest supporter. While we often exchange polite handshakes
and warm smiles, these gestures rarely translate into the substantial changes
we need for the long-term health of our industry as we aren’t giving away
houses in return.
Sure, there are occasional offerings from the FCC, but they often fall short of
giving us something to truly celebrate. It feels like we’re all caught up in a
game?while they play by their own set of rules, we’re doing our best to
navigate the landscape. Despite the challenges, we continue to adapt and
innovate, always hopeful for a future where our needs are genuinely recognized
and addressed.
Don’t bet on any side being your bestie.
Tyson Burris
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From: AF <af-boun...@af.afmug.com> On Behalf Of Bill Prince
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 11:26 AM
To: af@af.afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] new FCC boss
Well, Carr is the actual author of the FCC portion of Project 25, so he's
pretty much written what he would intend to do. According to the commentary
printed in Newsweek
(https://www.newsweek.com/brendan-carr-trump-fcc-pick-project-2025-chapter-1987413),
he would have 4 main priorities:
1.. Rein in big tech
2.. Promote National Security
3.. Unleash economic prosperity
4.. Ensure FCC accountability and good governence
So there is little to nothing in the bullet points that mention the little guy.
I would expect he would ignore the little guy.
The national security part is a non-specific reference to killing Tiktok.
The economic prosperity is a direct boost to Starlink (and is mentioned by name
in Project 25).
The accountability part indicates that he wants more transparency, and I think
that is a good thing.
bp<part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>On 11/18/2024 10:55 AM, Dev wrote:
So what will Carr do for/against the little guys?
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