Brendan Carr on Low Earth Orbit Satellites, Chinese Drone Bans, and Mobile AI | MTS Live
Episode description
Brendan Carr joins MTS to discuss the FCC's EchoStar spectrum deal, how new satellite spectrum enables direct-to-cell connectivity, and the agency's two-track approach to drone policy. He also covers the new robocall enforcement strategy and the path to 6G.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:29) What the FCC Does for Tech
(02:05) The EchoStar Spectrum Deal Explained
(05:00) Broadcast Regulation in a Streaming World
(07:17) Drone Dominance and DJI Restrictions
(10:22) Fighting Robocalls With a New Approach
(13:21) What Is 6G and When Does It Arrive
(15:47) The State of US Connectivity Today
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