Singapore, US partner to enhance telecom regulatory policies

This will cover areas of communications and connectivity. 

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore and the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have partnered to strengthen telecommunications regulatory policies. 

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) provided that the partnership will cover regulatory cooperation and information exchange in areas such as communications, and connectivity. 

“Regulatory cooperation and alignment are key to building a framework of support for the growth of the digital economy and inclusive digital societies,” Lew Chuen Hong, Chief Executive of IMDA, said.

“This will enable us to push global norms forward and build a better digital future.”

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The MoU was signed by the Hong and Chairwoman of the FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel on the sidelines of the Mobile World Conference 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. 

“The United States and Singapore have a long-standing, important, and expansive partnership,” she said. 

“From satellite communications to spectrum management, from protecting consumers to promoting secure networks, there is so much we can do together to support strong economies and safe communities. Thank you to our friends and partners at IMDA.”