USTelecom - United States Telecom Association

11/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/19/2024 14:57

USTelecom Congratulates Howard Lutnick on Being Named to Serve as Secretary of Commerce

November 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. (November 19, 2024) - Today, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he intends to nominate Howard Lutnick to serve as Secretary of Commerce.

This statement can be attributed to USTelecom President and CEO Jonathan Spalter:

"Broadband is-quite literally-the digital backbone of our modern economy and we look forward to working with Howard Lutnick and the Commerce Department team to advance America's global connectivity leadership by deploying more broadband, collaborating to prevent cyber threats, and spurring innovation throughout the economy."