PUBLIC POLICY & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Modernizing policy for the digital economy

We power and protect the U.S.’s critical infrastructure with innovative, forward-thinking policies.

PUBLIC POLICY & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Modernizing policy for the digital economy

We power and protect the U.S.’s critical infrastructure with innovative, forward-thinking policies.

Strengthening the U.S.’s digital backbone

As a trusted network partner, we work with federal, state and local government agencies—and the critical systems they operate—that rely on secure, resilient, high-performance networks to serve citizens, protect national security and modernize essential services. We also advocate for policies and initiatives that can expand economic opportunity, accelerate innovation and enable communities across the country to thrive in the digital economy.

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Strengthening the U.S.’s digital backbone

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Our impact

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Keeping seniors connected in the digital era

We’re helping older adults understand new technology and feel confident using it, so no one is left behind.

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Keeping seniors connected in the digital era

We’re helping older adults understand new technology and feel confident using it, so no one is left behind.

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Expecting 58 million intercity fiber miles total by 2031

We’re investing in communities across the country to help businesses compete on a global scale.

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Expecting 58 million intercity fiber miles total by 2031

We’re investing in communities across the country to help businesses compete on a global scale.

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Supporting national security

We’re harnessing the power of the world’s #1 peered network¹ to protect critical infrastructure and disrupt advanced cyberthreats.

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Supporting national security

We’re harnessing the power of the world’s #1 peered network¹ to protect critical infrastructure and disrupt advanced cyberthreats.

Our focus in Washington D.C. and beyond

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Expanding investment in the U.S.

Clear, consistent policies designed to accelerate deployment of faster, more reliable and more secure network infrastructure to power the digital economy.

Expanding investment in the U.S.

Clear, consistent policies designed to accelerate deployment of faster, more reliable and more secure network infrastructure to power the digital economy.

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Updating infrastructure for the AI era

Modernizing outdated rules can help spur investment in new technologies to enable American communities to compete on a global scale.

Updating infrastructure for the AI era

Modernizing outdated rules can help spur investment in new technologies to enable American communities to compete on a global scale.

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Securing critical infrastructure

Stopping the vandalization of fiber and copper lines protects public safety and minimizes the impact on Americans, businesses and local governments.

Securing critical infrastructure

Stopping the vandalization of fiber and copper lines protects public safety and minimizes the impact on Americans, businesses and local governments.

Powering innovation through partnership

Lumen partners with leading trade associations, national security organizations and other institutions to shape industry standards, accelerate modernization and champion policy that supports innovation. Together, we advocate for responsible frameworks that expand access to advanced communications networks and strengthen America’s digital competitiveness.

Some of our partners include:

US Telecom - The Broadband Association

AI Infrastructure Coalition

Alliance for Critical Infrastructure

Communications Sector Coordinating Council

Fiber Broadband Association