Ustti will plan and execute two trainings on satellite connectivity

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration awarded U.S. Telecommunications Training Institute, Inc. $289,000 on May 11, 2026, under the Special Projects program (CFDA 11.553) to plan and execute two trainings on satellite connectivity.

USTTI will develop training content, identify facilitators and participants, and manage logistics for both trainings. The first training will focus on the African region and invite regulators from across Africa to attend. The second training will address global satellite connectivity considerations and invite regulators from around the globe. Expected outcomes include direct connections to regulators from Africa and globally, technical training content on non-geostationary orbit operations, and establishment of support for U.S. positions for the International Telecommunication Union 2027 World Radiocommunications Conference in Shanghai. Intended beneficiaries are African and global regulators and the U.S. government.

Performance occurs in Washington, DC. The award period runs through December 31, 2026. USTTI declared no intent to sub-award funds under this grant.

Ustti will be responsible for developing the content, identifying facilitators and participants, and managing the logistics for both trainings. Ustti will focus the first training on the african region and invite regulators from the across the region to attend. Ustti will focus the second training on global satellite connectivity considerations and invite regulators from around the globe. The expected outcomes include direct connections to regulators from across africa and the globe, technical training content on non-geostationary orbit operations, and establishment of support for U.S. Positions for the international telecommunication union 2027 world radiocommunications conference in shanghai. Intended beneficiaries are african and global regulators and the U.S. Government.