January 16, 2025—ACA Connects- America’s Communication Association- issued the following statement after President-Elect Donald Trump nominated Olivia Trusty to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
“Congratulations to Olivia on this prestigious nomination,” said ACA Connects President and CEO Grant Spellmeyer. “I’ve followed Olivia’s work for more than a decade, dating back to her time with Congressman Bob Latta (R-Ohio). Her record of accomplishment at Senate Commerce and Senate Armed Services speaks for itself. ACA Connects and all our Members look forward to working with her and Chairman Brendan Carr to cut red tape, promote innovation in rural communities, and further empower America’s small and independent broadband providers to close the digital divide.”
About ACA Connects: America’s Communications Association –America’s Communications Association – ACA Connects is a trade organization representing more than 500 smaller and medium-sized, independent companies that provide broadband, video, and phone services covering 29.5 million households. ACA Connects Members operate in every state, providing advanced communications to connect homes, companies, main street, schools, hospitals and more. America’s economic prosperity in smaller communities and rural areas depends on the growth and success of ACA Connects Members, who believe a connected nation is a prosperous nation.