FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Interim Chairman of the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) Adolfo Cuevas met virtually. As part of their introductory virtual meeting, both regulatory chairs highlighted their shared commitment to advancing connectivity and the continued development of the telecommunications sector in the United States and Mexico.

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Both leaders reaffirmed their intention to collaborate on an array of bilateral, regional and multilateral issues, including the use of radio spectrum in different frequency bands along the U.S.-Mexico border, the streamlining and elimination of counterproductive spectrum interferences, and lessons learned in their respective countries related to further developing telecommunications and broadcasting operations.

“It was a pleasure to meet with Interim Chairman Cuevas this afternoon and discuss the ways our two countries can best collaborate on the technology and connectivity challenges facing our respective citizens,” Rosenworcel said. “I welcome the opportunity to strengthen relationships with our international partners to build a brighter, more digitally connected world.”

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