The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has outlined a scheme that aims to cut the amount of regulation imposed across the telecoms, media, and tech sectors.
Unveiled yesterday by FCC chair Brendan Carr, the scheme called 'Delete, Delete, Delete,' seeks public comment on where the FCC can remove regulation.
In the docket, the FCC said it's looking to identify FCC rules "for the purpose of alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens."
"We seek comment on deregulatory initiatives that would facilitate and encourage American firms’ investment in modernizing their networks, developing infrastructure, and offering innovative and advanced capabilities."
The FCC said that some of what it calls unnecessary regulation is stopping the deployment, expansion, competition, and technological innovation.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, the Administration is unleashing a new wave of economic opportunity by ending the regulatory onslaught from Washington,” said Carr. “For too long, administrative agencies have added new regulatory requirements in excess of their authority or kept lawful regulations in place long after their shelf life had expired.”
It follows comments made by Carr at last week's Mobile World Congress (MWC) event, where he said the US is looking to simplify its regulations.
Carr, who was appointed as Chair of the FCC by President Donald Trump in January, has been a major critic of 'Big Tech' companies during his time at the FCC.
"Commission Carr is a warrior for free speech, and has fought against the regulatory lawfare that has stifled Americans' freedoms and held back our economy," said President Trump at the time of Carr's appointment.
"He will end the regulatory onslaught that has been crippling America's job creators and innovators, and ensure that the FCC delivers for rural America."
During his tenure, he has also been a vocal critic of China, advocating for the FCC's strong stance on China's telecoms companies.
In November 2022, he called for a total ban on the popular social media app TikTok in the US, citing the company's ties to the Chinese state.
He also criticized the Biden Administration's $100 billion proposal for new broadband deployment investment.
