Commissioner Trusty Remarks at University of Mississippi Medical Center

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is proof that when Mississippi talent meets modern technology, there’s no limit to what can be achieved. And nowhere is that more clear than at the Center for Telehealth. UMMC’s telehealth program has become a national model, showing how broadband can deliver quality, life-saving care straight into people’s homes, whether they’re down the road or five counties over. For many Mississippians, this kind of access isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline. That’s why I’m here. Because in 2025, access to broadband isn’t just about faster Netflix or a clearer Facetime call, it’s about healthcare. It’s about education. It’s about economic opportunity. It’s about staying safe in a hurricane. And it’s about making sure rural communities don’t get left behind. Under Federal Communications Commission Chairman Carr’s leadership, the Commission has launched what we call the Build America Agenda, a bold plan to expand broadband access, secure our communications networks, and restore America’s leadership in next-generation technologies.