Plenary 4: Voices from the Commission

Thursday, October 8, 2026
12:45PM - 1:40PM
Room TBD

With so many proposals being actively debated and considered at the FCC, come hear from three former commissioners who have firsthand knowledge of both how the commission works and why it acts in certain ways. Topics to be covered include E-Rate, Rural Health Care, the future of USF, and more. At a time when so much is at stake, hearing from past commissioners can offer perspective on the future.

2026 AnchorNets Plenary 04: Commissioners

  • Rachelle Chong
    Rachelle Chong, Former Commissioner FCC and California PUC, JD
    Principal Law Office of Rachelle Chong
    Speaker
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  • Mignon Clyburn
    Mignon Clyburn
    Former Commissioner Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
    Speaker
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  • Kitty O'Connor
    Kitty O'Connor
    Chief of Staff UDT United Data Technologies, Inc.
    Speaker
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  • Deborah Taylor Tate
    Deborah Taylor Tate
    Speaker
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