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  "description": "Chairman Brendan Carr said the FCC has ejected more than 1,200 telecom providers for robocall mitigation. \n",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-17T14:20:53.000Z",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, April 16, 2026 – Ditching outdated copper communications networks will reap big financial rewards, according to Federal Communications Commission Chairman **Brendan Carr**.\n\nOn Thursday, **Carr** said the agency’s decision to retire copper networks will save billions of dollars a year.\n\nCarr joined USTelecom CEO and President **Jonathan Spalter** on the association’s 2026 American Connectivity Forum Livestream to discuss the FCC’s latest efforts in strengthening connectivity and protecting consumers.\n\nLearn more about the Broadband Community...\n\n\n                            Start Your Broadband Journey Here\n                        \n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "FCC’s Carr: Retiring Copper Networks Will Save Billions",
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