WASHINGTON, DC — Having been nominated by outgoing loser President Donald Trump, Saskatchewan-born Nathan Simington (pictured) was confirmed by the U.S. Senate last week to serve as an FCC commissioner.
Simington previously served as senior advisor at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), where he worked on many aspects of telecom policy, including spectrum allocation and planning, broadband access, and the US government’s role in the Internet, says his biography on the FCC website.
Prior to joining the Commission, Simington was senior counsel at international mobile device services company Brightstar Corp. Having grown up in Saskatchewan, he became a U.S. citizen and now lives in McLean, Virginia, with his family.
In a statement issued December 8, the day of Simington’s confirmation by the US Senate, FCC chairman Ajit Pai welcomed the Saskatchewan native to the Commission.
“Nathan was raised in a rural community, and his confirmation ensures that this important perspective will continue to be represented on the Commission for years to come as the FCC continues its work on bridging the digital divide. And with his experience at NTIA and in the private sector, Nathan is well-positioned to hit the ground running. I wish him all the best going forward,” said Pai, who will soon be stepping down from his post as FCC chairman.
