In today's extended episode, we're featuring a fireside chat between Womble Bond Dickinson partner Carri Bennet and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, produced for the Rural Wireless Infrastructure Summit that took place June 26 through 28, 2023 in Park City, Utah. The chat covers several topics including universal service contribution reform, workforce and labor issues, network resilience, and supplemental wireless coverage from space. 

It's clear from the interview that Commissioner Carr has a deep respect for rural communities and recognizes the value that rural wireless carriers bring to the table in deploying broadband services. Please enjoy the following episode.