Coalition Forum Spotlights Economic Potential of LEO Broadband

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2025 — The Connect Everyone Coalition, a national advocacy group promoting technology-neutral broadband policy, held a forum Monday on how low Earth orbit satellite networks are shaping economic development and expanding connectivity in rural communities.

The coalition’s executive director Richard Cullen said commercial space investment has become central to national broadband planning and cited recent remarks from Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr, who called the sector “Space Race 2.0.” Cullen said LEO networks have provided critical backup service during outages and natural disasters and are increasingly supporting small businesses that cannot rely on legacy infrastructure.

Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., said the commercial space sector is generating economic activity far beyond traditional launch hubs. She noted that 10 Nevada companies contributing to NASA’s Artemis program now support 553 jobs, and said LEO broadband has given remote communities a reliable option during emergencies and service failures. Titus called LEO “a crucial addition” to the national broadband toolbox, provided that pricing continues to improve.