The Connect Everyone Coalition Applauds FCC And NTIA For Their Leadership In Space Policy Modernization & Tech Neutrality

Today, the Connect Everyone Coalition (CEC) applauded new, promising steps by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to continue the modernization of space policy and emphasize the importance of tech neutrality in broadband deployment strategies.

The new “licensing assembly line” proposed in the FCC’s recent rulemaking will accelerate review and permitting processes to reduce regulatory red tape that risks holding back space innovation. This work to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for innovation will unleash the full capability of space technologies like low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband.

We’re encouraged by NTIA Administrator Roth’s strong recent comments confirming that tech neutrality is “an existential necessity” for successful broadband deployment. Administrator Roth also highlighted specific new tools that the NTIA has developed to ensure that innovative satellite technology — including LEO satellites — can continue to launch and scale without unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles.

“Modernizing outdated space policy is the only way the U.S. will realize the full potential of innovations like LEO satellites to bridge the digital divide once and for all,” said CEC Executive Director Richard Cullen. “We are encouraged by Chairman Carr’s and Administrator Roth’s ongoing commitment to making sure everyday Americans keep benefitting from this exciting wave of new solutions that Chairman Carr calls the ‘Space Race 2.0’.”

About The Connect Everyone Coalition

The Connect Everyone Coalition is a broad-based coalition of leaders committed to educating the public and policymakers on the importance of using every tool in our connectivity toolbox to provide fast, affordable broadband access to everyone, everywhere.

The coalition supports an innovative, tech-neutral approach to expanding broadband access that takes full advantage of new technologies and connectivity options, including advances in LEO satellite broadband. We showcase the transformative power of LEO satellites’ ability to connect anyone, anywhere, and we support updating broadband strategies and modernizing space policy so unserved and underserved communities across our nation and world can fully benefit from this game-changing new option. Learn more about the Connect Everyone Coalition HERE.