Remarks Of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai At The International Institute Of Communications Telecommunications And Media Forum

Thank you to the International Institute of Communications (IIC) for the opportunity to be here for the last Telecommunications and Media Forum of the year.

For the past year, we have been very active as we modernize our rules and remove burdensome regulations that deter innovation and investment. Our goal is simple: to extend what I call “digital opportunity” to every American. In my view, every American who wants high-speed Internet access should be able to get it. 

Following on the recent successes at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Telecom Development Conference, we are now fully focused on the important ITU Plenipotentiary Conference. At that conference, we’ll need to work together to set the course for the future work of the ITU, as we seek to ensure that the ITU can continue to meet the demands of the dynamic 21st century telecommunications environment. I’d also be remiss to not make a pitch for the U.S. candidate for Director of the ITU’s Development Sector, Doreen Bogdan. She is an extraordinary candidate. Those of you who know her understand that no one has worked harder to bring the benefits of communications technologies to all corners of the globe. With 20 years of experience at the ITU, 14 of those focused on the ITU’s development work, Doreen has a strong track record in mobilizing support for bridging the digital divide

Shifting back from the ITU to the IIC, it’s been great to have the opportunity to participate once again in your events. We at the FCC applaud the work you do in bringing together regulators, policymakers, industry, and other stakeholders here and around the world. And I look forward to continuing to collaborate with you in the months and years to come.


Remarks Of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai At The International Institute Of Communications Telecommunications And Media Forum