The goal of NTIA's Office of International Affairs is to provide policy analyses, technical guidance, and representation in international fora, so as to advance the strategic interests and the international competitiveness of the United States before a diverse, world-wide audience.
OIA's wide variety of activities are designed to further advance and promote these U.S. interests by advocating: 1) telecommunications and information standards consistent with U.S. objectives; 2) regulations governing the international use of the radio frequency spectrum; 3) regulatory policies pertaining to the provision of information and telecommunications services both within and between U.S. and foreign markets; and, 4) the deployment of new technologies in these markets, to improve global communications and expand trade opportunities for our citizens.
OIA advocates Executive Branch policy perspectives in bilateral and multilateral consultations with foreign governments, in international regulatory conferences, and in other forums dealing with Global Information Infrastructure issues. Specific oversight responsibilities include, in cooperation with the State Department and with the FCC, the Communications Satellite Corporation (COMSAT) its activities in the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (Intelsat) and the International Mobile Satellite Organization (Inmarsat).
To improve U.S. competitiveness in international markets, OIA provides policy and technical counsel to diverse U.S. interests. To support its representational and counseling activities, OIA tracks market development opportunities by maintaining a database on regulatory, technical, and commercial information for foreign telecommunications and information markets. This information is collected in a timely manner and distributed as requested throughout the world.
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