Mich. PSC Seeks Comment on Pole Attachments
The Michigan Public Service Commission decided to seek comment by June 10 on ExteNet’s petition to update state pole-attachment rules (see 2104290038). Commissioners voted 3-0 for the notice at their videoconferenced Thursday meeting. ExteNet appreciates the order and urges the…
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PSC "to develop, consolidate and publish its pole attachment rules and regulations," said Senior Counsel-Regulatory Affairs Haran Rashes. "Such a proceeding will assist attachers by developing a predictable pole attachment process for the future." The PSC unanimously approved a consent agenda including several items on the federal Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. Commissioners granted a temporary license for SpaceX’s Starlink to provide basic service, a required step toward eligible telecom carrier designation, the PSC said. The FCC awarded StarLink nearly $9.9 million in Michigan. At the FCC, Dish Network opposed SpaceX getting ETC OK in some states (see 2105130040). The commission granted Thumb Electric for eligible telecom carrier status so it can use $59.4 million in federal RDOF support. The PSC also granted Thumb’s application for a permanent license to provide basic local exchange phone service. Thumb bid in the RDOF auction with other electric co-ops as the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative.