CCIA Report Highlights Satellite Connectivity’s Potential to Expand Internet Access and Drive Economic Growth

Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association today released Connecting the World: Unlocking the Potential of Satellite Connectivity, a new report examining how satellite technology can expand internet access, strengthen emergency communications, and drive economic growth.

The report examines how the post-pandemic shift to digital services and economic opportunities exposed connectivity gaps across the world, and how next-generation satellite networks can complement terrestrial infrastructure to connect underserved communities and support applications across agriculture, transportation, and other industries.

CCIA recommends modernizing outdated spectrum and licensing rules, strengthening satellite supply chains and launch capacity, and adopting technology-neutral policies that improve connectivity affordability and digital literacy.

The following can be attributed to Karina Perez, Director of CCIA’s Space & Spectrum Policy Center:

“Satellite connectivity can help bring more people online while creating new opportunities for businesses, communities, and consumers. Policymakers should modernize outdated rules and reduce unnecessary barriers to ensure  satellite technologies can complement existing networks, expand consumer choice, and help connect underserved populations.”

About CCIA:
CCIA is an international, not-for-profit trade association representing a broad cross section of communications and technology firms. For more than 50 years, CCIA has promoted open markets, open systems, and open networks.  CCIA members employ more than 1.6 million workers, invest more than $100 billion in research and development, and contribute trillions of dollars in productivity to the global economy.  For more, visit www.ccianet.org.