The FCC is Advancing Rules That Reflect Reality

March 5, 2026

USTelecom's Jonathan Spalter Reacts to FCC's Draft Network Modernization Order

Washington, D.C. (March 5, 2026) - Today, the Federal Communications Commission released a draft order that would get communities off of old and slow copper lines and onto new, high-speed networks.

The following statement is from USTelecom President and CEO Jonathan Spalter:

"Bravo to the FCC - coming off the 30th anniversary of the Telecommunications Act, the Commission has taken a critical step toward releasing consumers from legacy copper networks and the rules that govern them. With this draft order, the FCC is working toward updating rules to reflect reality, accelerating America's transition from outdated copper infrastructure to the modern, high-speed networks consumers consistently choose and rely on.

We applaud Chairman Carr's leadership for fostering a framework that allows providers to retire obsolete copper facilities and reinvest billions into faster, more resilient broadband networks built for how Americans live and work today."