The Divide: Blair Levin on what the end of Chevron deference means for broadband

TBlair Levin, analyst for New Street Research and former chief of staff at the FCC, discusses the Supreme Court's June 28 decision striking down Chevron deference (a.k.a, the Loper Bright decision), and the implications for the telecommunications industry at large. While some telecommunications industry groups are celebrating the decision, Levin suggests they "should go back and read history." The decision could have an impact on several issues pertinent to broadband policy and closing the digital divide—including the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program, the Universal Service Fund (USF), digital discrimination rules, and the FCC's Title II order.