The FCC is planning to change the name of the Wireless Bureau's Spectrum And Competition Policy division to the Competition and Infrastructure Policy division.

That is to reflect the division's increasing focus on infrastructure. and the work it already does in that area, said an FCC source speaking on background, but is not a signal of any less attention to spectrum, particularly as regards transactions and competition policy. The source pointed out that the other divisions without spectrum in their names, mobility, broadband, auctions, have plenty to do with spectrum without including them in the moniker.

Not surprisingly, PCIA-The Wireless Infrastructure Association was quick to applaud the move. " The new name reflects this Commission’s commitment to strengthening wireless infrastructure deployment," said PCIA President Jonathan Adelstein, himself a former FCC commissioner.

“The move signals the recognition that wireless infrastructure is integral to America’s economic and technological future," said Adelstein.

The name change was signaled by Roger Sherman, Chief of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, at the FCC’s Environmental Compliance and Historic Preservation Review Training session Tuesday (May 12).

Matt Mandel has joined PCIA: The Wireless Infrastructure Association as head of legislative affairs, a newly created post.

PCIA's government affairs division is headed by Zac Champ.

Mandel most recently was with independent public policy advocacy company Glover Park Group, handling clients with policies to push on broadband deployment, broadcasting, video distraction, spectrum management, cybersecurity and more.

Previously he was legislative director for former Florida Republican Cliff Stearns, who was a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee and Communications Subcommittee.

He was also a legislative assistant to former Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.).

PCIA is headed by Jonathan Adelstein, the former Democratic FCC commissioner. "His contacts and expertise will substantially strengthen PCIA's capacity to shape policymaking in Washington, in state capitals, and in communities across the country," said Adelstein in a statement. "PCIA is delighted that Matt's knowledge and connections will help our members grow and prosper."