Michael O'Rielly

Michael O'Rielly

Michael O’Rielly served as a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission from 2013 to 2020.

Latest articles by Michael O'Rielly

Former FCC commissioner Michael O’Rielly

The FCC’s Nonexistent Role in Internet Streaming (B+C Guest Blog)

By Michael O'Rielly published

Regulating streamers like old-school cable providers would ignore market realities and Congressional prerogatives, says former commissioner Michael O’Rielly

Policy
Former FCC member Michael O’Rielly

O’Rielly: FCC Shows Horrific Treatment of Standard General-Tegna Deal

By Michael O'Rielly published

Former commissioner says agency’s hearing designation order skews due process

BC Guest Blog
A rural ranch in Montana

Reconnecting the Rural eConnectivity Program to Reality

By Michael O'Rielly published

Upcoming Farm Bill should include reforms to make sure rural broadband funding goes where needed

MCN Guest Blog
FCC commissioner Michael O'Rielly

Viewpoint: FCC Action Generates More Local News

By Michael O'Rielly published

Small-market consolidation can yield more coverage for viewers

BC Guest Blog