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  • May 23, 2013
    Commentary

    FirstNet’s task is complicated by public safety’s diversity

    So-called "listening tour" is an important step toward addressing grievances--both real and perceived....More
  • May 23, 2013
    News
    Urgent Communications

    FCC commissioners share incentive-auction ideas at CTIA

    Acting Chair Clyburn believes auctions will be held next year; meanwhile, Rosenworcel wants four public hearings to dissect major aspects....More
  • May 21, 2013
    Article
    Urgent Communications

    Rural Illinois counties light the path to NG-911

    Efforts during the past 7 years to bring next-generation 911 service to southern Illinois was extolled as a blueprint for others to follow as they contemplate similar migrations during a recent webinar presented by the National 911 Program Office....More
  • May 16, 2013
    News
    Urgent Communications

    FirstNet grants extension for spectrum-lease accord with BTOP recipients

    The 30-day extension was by mutual agreement of FirstNet and the seven BTOP grant recipients; agreements are needed for early public-safety LTE projects, on hold for more than a year, to proceed....More
  • May 16, 2013
    Commentary

    BayRICS bounces back

    Hampered by a lack of transparency during its early days, the Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications System (BayRICS) Authority has rebounded nicely and is on the verge of making its public-safety LTE project a reality. With the FirstNet board facing similar allegations in its formative time, FirstNet Chairman Sam Ginn may want to consider the advice of Barry Fraser, the BayRICS general manager who inherited a difficult situation....More
  • May 15, 2013
    Article
    Urgent Communications

    Public safety reconsiders who should use its broadband network

    The sector has warmed up to the idea that critical-infrastructure entities, particularly utilities, might use its nationwide broadband network....More
  • May 15, 2013
    Article
    Urgent Communications

    With TETRA, appearances can be deceiving

    Months after the FCC approved the technology's use in the U.S., not much is happening -- but that may not be indicative of interest....More
  • May 15, 2013
    Article
    Urgent Communications

    The LMR-to-LTE transition: revolution vs. evolution 1

    Many believe that public-safety communications will migrate from LMR systems to LTE, but no one knows when. It could happen sooner than you think....More
  • May 14, 2013
    Commentary

    Video’s role in Boston saga begs policy issues 2

    The recent saga in Boston underlined the importance of video surveillance as an effective tool for first responders, but several policy issues need to be resolved before video is accessed by users of the nationwide broadband network being built by FirstNet....More
  • May 14, 2013
    News
    Urgent Communications

    FirstNet begins regional workshop tour this week

    Events are part of "listening tour" designed to uncover what states, tribes and terrirories need from the much-anticipated nationwide broadband communications network for first responders....More
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Commentaries and Blogs
FirstNet’s task is complicated by public safety’s diversity
by Alan Tilles
Posted 1 day ago
in Legal Matters
BayRICS bounces back
by Glenn Bischoff
Posted 1 week ago
in Urgent Matters
Video’s role in Boston saga begs policy issues
by Alan Tilles
Posted 1 week ago
in Legal Matters

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