FCC’s Carr: Retiring Copper Networks Will Save Billions
Chairman Brendan Carr said the FCC has ejected more than 1,200 telecom providers for robocall mitigation.
WASHINGTON, April 16, 2026 – Ditching outdated copper communications networks will reap big financial rewards, according to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr.
On Thursday, Carr said the agency’s decision to retire copper networks will save billions of dollars a year.
Carr joined USTelecom CEO and President Jonathan Spalter on the association’s 2026 American Connectivity Forum Livestream to discuss the FCC’s latest efforts in strengthening connectivity and protecting consumers.
