Statement of Assistant Secretary Roth on the FCC’s Approval of SpaceX’s Gen2 Version 3 Application

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration applauds the approval of SpaceX’s Gen2 Version 3 application by the Federal Communications Commission, a decisive step toward expanding satellite connectivity and strengthening U.S. leadership in next-generation communications technologies. NTIA led the interagency coordination of this application, working closely with federal partners to deliver a rigorous and timely review that protects critical government missions while clearing the path for innovation. The Gen2 Version 3 authorization will significantly expand coverage and capacity—especially in remote areas—and support faster speeds for Starlink consumers receiving service through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program. This approval underscores the Trump Administration’s commitment to effective spectrum management, American space leadership, and results for American consumers.