The elimination of Chevron deference—a doctrine that required courts to defer to the reasonable interpretation of statutes at agencies like the FCC—will have profound implications for the telecom industry. This panel will explore the potential impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on the FCC’s authority, how policy interpretations might shift, and what this means for infrastructure investment and innovation. Industry lawyers, policy experts, and former FCC officials will weigh in on the future of regulatory authority, agency accountability, and the broader consequences for the industry.
