USF
USF Contribution Factor to Hit 42 Percent in Q4
That’s a record high for the second quarter in a row
People
Thumann Severs Nomination Hearing Postponed
The Senate Commerce Committee didn’t immediately set a new date
Infrastructure
State Regulators Concerned About Verizon, Fidium Copper Retirement
AT&T met with FCC staff again urging the agency to overturn California’s carrier of last resort rules
Spectrum
FCC Interested in 1.6 GHz Auction in 2028, NTIA Official Says
The Office of Management and Budget released a memo aimed at speeding government spectrum reviews
People
Thumann Severs Confirmation Hearing Set for Sept. 17
If confirmed, she would give Republicans a 3-1 majority at the FCC
People
Tower, Fiber Trade Groups Back Thumann Severs for FCC
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus said the Senate shouldn’t move forward without a Democratic pairing
Wireless
FCC to Vote on Orders Narrowing NEPA, Opening Satellite Spectrum
Also on the agency’s September agenda: Ultra-wideband spectrum rules, 911 access, and robocalls
FCC Returns $3.08 Billion to Treasury after Spectrum Auction Pays Off Rip-and-Replace Loan
The agency used proceeds from a recent spectrum auction to repay the Treasury
USF
Rural ISPs to FCC: Preserve Rural Broadband Subsidy
SpaceX wants the agency to shutter its High Cost fund
Spectrum
International Airlines Seek Rebates for Gear Upgrades Tied to FCC Auction Rules
The FCC said only domestic airlines would get rebates after the upper C-band auction next year
Privacy
Telecom Industry Groups to Sixth Circuit: Overturn FCC Data Breach Rules
After a three-judge panel upheld the rules, the full court will rehear the case Oct. 21
Wireless
EchoStar Says Subsidiaries Should be Able to Draw on FCC Trust
Dish Wireless and Dish DBS are planning to split their bankruptcy cases as Dish Wireless’s drags
Hunter Deeley
Carr Names Hunter Deeley as FCC Enforcement Bureau Chief
Deeley is taking over for Patrick Webre.
Wireless
FCC Taking Comment on Verizon-Carolina West Deal as Rural Carrier Plans to Shutter Service
Carolina West is planning to shut down Sept. 30, though opposition is due Oct. 8
Broadband Mapping and Data
FCC’s Streamlined Broadband Label Rules Take Effect September 14
One of its more consequential provisions of the order was delayed indefinitely.
Spectrum
FCC Looks to Free Up More Spectrum for Space Launches, Reentries
A new federal space policy is pushing regulators to ensure spectrum keeps pace with a growing launch industry.
