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
Satellite
SpaceX Unlikely to Buy Carrier, Build Macro Network: Analyst
The satellite company’s executives have said they expected to eat into mobile carriers’ market share
Broadband Mapping and Data
Industry Wants More Changes to FCC’s Broadband Data Collection
A rift persists over how providers should get coverage areas restored to the FCC’s broadband map
FCC
In FCC’s High-Cost Modernization Docket, SpaceX Stands Alone
SpaceX wants the FCC to sunset ‘high-cost’ rural broadband subsidies – almost no one else agrees.
Wireless
FCC: Only Former Business Partners Can Draw on Dish Trust
The order comes two weeks after infrastructure companies said they were concerned Dish’s bankruptcy might drain the $2.4 billion fund
Spectrum
Qualcomm Still Pushing for Sidelink Rulemaking
The company wants to make public safety gear with government spectrum that NTIA is eyeing for mobile use
Wireless
Towers Worry Dish Bankruptcy Could Drain Escrow
Crown Castle objected to an intercompany loan
Funding
Wireless Infrastructure Association Nabs $30 Million for Workforce Development
Pew said in a recent paper that states have multiple avenues for shoring up their workforces ahead of BEAD
California
GOP Candidate for California Governor Dings FCC, AT&T on Effort to End California Landline Obligations
Steve Hilton, endorsed by President Trump, urges the FCC to let state regulators preserve AT&T’s voice services for rural Californians.
Funding
FCC Clears E-Rate Review, Local Permit Shot Clock Proposal
School and library groups said they were planning to marshal opposition to cutting back E-Rate funding
Spectrum
FCC Approves EchoStar Spectrum Sales, With Escrow Requirement
It’s a victory for tower companies, who pushed for the condition.
Earnings
EchoStar to FCC: Tower Escrow Could Jeopardize Spectrum Deals
The company also reported 16,000 new mobile subscribers in the second quarter, down from the same time last year.
Spectrum
WIA Report: Dish Accounted for 5-7 Percent of All Tower Rental Revenue
An ally of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr wrote the agency in favor of the tower companies.
Infrastructure
Tower Companies Not Letting up on Push for EchoStar Deal Conditions
The Wireless Infrastructure Association made its case to the FCC’s top lawyer.
Spectrum
Tower Companies Continue Push for Conditions on EchoStar Spectrum Deals
Executives urged FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to ensure Dish’s obligations would be paid.
BEAD
Wicker, Capito Introduce Bill to Ensure Use of Non-Deployment Funds
The bill would allow states to spend the money on wholesale fiber, workforce development, and mobile wireless infrastructure, among other things.
