Yes, being "well connected" is critical to working with regulatory agencies. A minimum of 56 kbps is recommended. Seriously, with agencies like the FAA, FCC, E

Yes, being "well connected" is critical to working with regulatory agencies. A minimum of 56 kbps is recommended. Seriously, with agencies like the FAA, FCC, EPA, FDA, NHTSA, etc. you can just call them up and you will be connected to a regulator who can help you with every step of getting your product past regulatory requirements. The Small Business Administration also has a lot of people dedicated to helping entrepreneurs with regulatory oversight.