CEC looks forward to working with Chief Reinhard to advance American innovation in space and expand access to reliable, high-speed connectivity.

(Washington, D.C.) – The Connect Everyone Coalition (CEC) issued the following statement congratulating Courtney Reinhard on being named Chief of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Space Bureau.

“The FCC’s Space Bureau plays a critical role in shaping how quickly cutting-edge technologies, including low Earth orbit satellite broadband, reach the people and communities that need them,” said Connect Everyone Coalition Executive Director Richard Cullen. “Congratulations to Chief Reinhard on her new role leading this important work. We look forward to working together to modernize space policy, foster greater competition and innovation and expand access to reliable, high-speed connectivity for everyone, everywhere.”

About The Connect Everyone Coalition

The Connect Everyone Coalition is a broad-based coalition of more than 120 leaders committed to educating the public and policymakers on the importance of extending 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.