# USTDA Connects Arlington Firms to LAC Markets

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency will host a six-person reverse trade mission from October 19–27, 2026, bringing digital infrastructure leaders from Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Jamaica to meet U.S. companies. A public business briefing in Arlington, Virginia, on October 20 gives U.S. firms a direct opportunity to discuss partnerships related to broadband, secure 5G, telecommunications modernization, and digital transformation. USTDA has announced no specific solicitation or contract value, so the mission is a market-engagement opportunity rather than a procurement award notice.

- U.S. firms interested in telecommunications and digital infrastructure can engage the visiting delegates at the Arlington briefing on October 20.
- The delegation’s five-country representation provides a channel to discuss potential regional partnerships; the signal identifies no specific funded projects, procurement requirements, or solicitations.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)

### Sources
- [USTDA Advances U.S. Next-Generation Mobile Technologies in LAC Region – USTDA](https://ustda.gov/ustda-advances-u-s-next-generation-mobile-technologies-in-lac-region/) - Ustda