Commissioner Starks Delivers Remarks at CCA Annual Convention

On September 10, 2024, Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks delivered remarks to the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) at its annual convention at Amelia Island (FL). Commissioner Starks highlighted a number of broadband-related topics in his speech, including the developments in wireless technology since his 2019 CCA speech, the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act, and the need for more affordability measures like the Affordable Connectivity program (ACP). "Let me be clear," said Starks. "ACP is the most effective program we’ve had in helping low-income Americans get online and stay online. In fact, in my opinion, it has been the most successful program ever in our decades-long, bipartisan effort to solve the digital divide. We’ve made real progress in closing the digital divide through ACP and we cannot afford to slide backward. I’m ready to work with Congress to re-funding this critical program."