FCC Commissioner Trusty Outlines Four Principles for Communications Policy
Trusty emphasized the importance of infrastructure investment, competition, regulatory flexibility, and international cooperation
Trusty emphasized the importance of infrastructure investment, competition, regulatory flexibility, and international cooperation
WASHINGTON Sept. 3, 2026 – Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Olivia Trusty outlined four broad principles she said should guide communications policy as technology and digital markets continue to evolve.
Speaking Sept. 1 at the 21st International Regulatory Workshop in Cartagena, Colombia, Trusty emphasized the importance of infrastructure investment, competition, regulatory flexibility and international cooperation.
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