The Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service issued a statement supporting the use of universal service funds for broadband. Chairman Martin, and Commissioners Copps and Tate serve on the joint board.
The FCC refused to grant M2Z's request for a (basically free) national license in the 2155-2175 MHz spectrum range. Instead, the FCC will open a formal rulemaking seeking comments on proposed uses of the spectrum. The spectrum could be sold at auction, or possibly opened to unlicensed use.
The FCC announced its agenda for its next meeting scheduled for September 11. On the agenda will be a
Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning requests for forbearance from Title II and Computer Inquiry requirements with respect to certain broadband services. This order will address the "me-too" forbearance requests filed by ILECs following Verizon's successful petition.
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