FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has appointed Will Holloway as a legal advisor following his work with Commissioner Olivia Trusty. The experienced attorney brings a background in wireless communications, broadband policy and telecommunications regulation.
What We Know: Holloway joined the FCC in 2019 and has held several legal positions within the agency. Most recently, he advised Trusty on wireless communications, space policy, international affairs, engineering and technology, and public safety. Moreover, from 2022 to 2025, he served as counsel to the agency’s Broadband Data Task Force. His work included providing legal and policy support for the Broadband DATA Act and the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection. Earlier, Holloway worked in the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, focusing on broadband mapping and infrastructure. He began his career in the bureau’s Competition and Infrastructure Policy Division through the agency’s honors attorney program.
What They Said: “It is an honor to have Will Holloway join our office as a legal adviser. Will has been doing excellent work across the FCC for many years now. Including most recently serving as a legal adviser for Commissioner Trusty. Will began his career at the FCC as an honors attorney, and I look forward to drawing on his counsel on a range of matters.”– Brendan Carr, FCC Chairman
What Remains Unclear: The FCC has not specified which policy areas Holloway will oversee in his new role. It also remains unclear whether he will be involved in the agency’s response to congressional scrutiny or ongoing legal challenges.
What It Means: Holloway’s appointment adds another experienced attorney to Carr’s existing legal advisory team. His move to the chairman’s office suggests confidence in his judgment and ability to advise on important regulatory matters. Likewise, Having worked with both agency staff and commission leadership, he brings an understanding of how the FCC operates and makes policy decisions. Furthermore, his familiarity with the agency could also provide continuity as Carr advances his regulatory agenda and addresses emerging challenges facing the communications industry.
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