FCC Tech Advisory Council Meets Feb. 28 With 6G Focus

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel named Dean Brenner, a former Qualcomm executive, as chairman of the FCC’s Technological Advisory Council, replacing longtime chairman Dennis Roberson. The focus will be on 6G, Rosenworcel said. The U.S. “must lead the world in advancing ambitious 6G research and development," she said Wednesday: "Maintaining our leadership in high-priority emerging technology requires careful planning and execution. There are signals that need our attention, from the need for more spectrum to the vulnerabilities of supply chains to the changing dynamics of global standards development.” The new TAC scheduled its first meeting online for 10 a.m. EST Feb. 28. The FCC rechartered the group for a two-year term in July and asked for nominations for membership. The agency said then the first meeting was likely in October (see 2107230039). The group last met a year ago. Other members of TAC will be included in upcoming communications personals sections of this publication.