Michael O’Rielly

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Author Bio

A leading subject matter expert on policy related to technology, telecommunications, and communications, Michael O’Rielly most recently served as a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission from 2013 through 2020. Before being unanimously confirmed to the FCC, Mr. O’Rielly held a variety of leading staff positions during twenty years on Capitol Hill in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, ending as policy advisor in the Office of the Senate Republican Whip.

December 1, 2025

Only Trump Can Overcome the Pentagon’s Upcoming Spectrum Obstruction

There is little debate that most future American technological advances will be dependent, in some form or fashion, on wireless technologies. Wireless capabilities are being embedded in nearly every device and service imaginable, and consumers’…

February 18, 2025

Freight Rail: Slow Rolling Wireless Safety Upgrades?

 America’s freight rail serves an indispensable role in the transport of goods throughout our nation. In fact, nearly 1.5 billion tons, estimated at almost $19 trillion, of U.S. commerce is shipped annually by rail. Unknown…