Trusty Touts Deregulation, Says Spectrum Auctions Will Drive Innovation

Auctions are important, but Trusty pointed to unlicensed spectrum as essential for Wi-Fi 7 and 'Internet of Things' applications.

Trusty Touts Deregulation, Says Spectrum Auctions Will Drive Innovation
Photo of FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty speaking with Russ Hanser at SCTE's Tech Expo on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2025 — Efforts to deregulate telecom policy will pay dividends for broadband deployment and innovation, Federal Communications Commissioner Olivia Trusty said Monday at SCTE’s TechExpo25 here.

“We’ve already begun adopting rule changes identified by commenters and staff, and I expect us to continue building on that momentum,”  Trusty said of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and his “Delete, Delete, Delete” proceeding and “Build America” agenda.

On spectrum policy, Trusty underscored an “all-of-the-above” approach that includes licensed, unlicensed and satellite uses. 

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