Fellow Proposes Dismantling FCC, Citing Outdated Role and Political Influence
Mark Jamison, a Non-resident Senior Fellow at The American Enterprise Institute, has proposed a radical shift in telecommunications regulation. He suggests disbanding the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), arguing that the agency has outlived its purpose and become a 'convenient political tool' for politicos.
Jamison believes the FCC's independence has been compromised, with major votes often splitting along party lines. He argues that the FCC's original purpose - regulating the Bell telephone monopoly and overseeing public airwaves - has become obsolete. Instead of an independent body, Jamison proposes transferring the FCC's remaining functions to other agencies or eliminating them altogether.
To manage spectrum allocation, Jamison suggests expanding spectrum auctions to cover broadcasting and running them through a more scientific and technically minded agency. He also proposes transferring universal service subsidies to state broadband offices, citing their success and efficiency. Jamison encourages FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to lead the effort to dismantle the agency, arguing that politically driven regulation suppresses capital spending.
Jamison's proposal, if implemented, would significantly reshape the telecommunications landscape. It aims to reduce regulatory burden and promote more market-driven solutions. However, the dissolution of the FCC would require substantial changes in policy and could face significant political opposition.
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