Tom Wheeler

The US government is on the brink of overturning forthcoming Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations covering internet privacy, in a move which would ease restrictions on the information service providers are allowed to gather about subscribers.

Ajit Pai (pictured) was named chairman of US regulator Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with new President Donald Trump handing power to an outspoken opponent of the country’s net neutrality laws.

Outgoing FCC chairman Tom Wheeler warned successors adopting a hands-off approach to network oversight would mean “moving backwards” and “removing rights” for consumers.

Tom Wheeler will step down as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission on 20 January 2017, paving the way for a Republican led leadership and a possible revamp of net neutrality rules.

FCC chairman Tom Wheeler pledged to take action and address the rural divide in the US, in a bid to boost LTE coverage across underserved areas.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Tom Wheeler foresees the 600 MHz band in the US accelerating the rollout of 5G, in a similar way to how 700 MHz did with 4G.

Exclusive replay of Tom Wheeler’s appearance at Mobile World Congress 2015.