Rosenworcel Leaves FCC After Four-Year Leadership

As Jessica Rosenworcel steps down as Chair of the FCC, she reflects on her tenure marked by significant achievements in telecommunications and cybersecurity. Amidst concerns over China's 'Salt Typhoon' hacking campaign, she advocated for stronger cybersecurity regulations for telecom operators, which were narrowly approved before her departure. Rosenworcel also highlighted record enforcement actions against pirate radio, and her focus on digital equity, unveiling the largest broadband affordability initiative in U.S. history. Additionally, she pointed to the establishment of the FCC's Space Bureau and improvements in broadband mapping as key milestones. Her parting remarks emphasized the importance of collaboration and the need for ongoing efforts to secure communication networks and enhance public access to digital resources. With the Trump administration's incoming FCC leadership, the future of these initiatives remains uncertain.