Asking America to fund first-responder network — what a concept
Yesterday, the FCC released its national broadband plan, which includes the controversial broadband wireless network for first responders. There are some aspects of the plan that I find troubling, starting with the decision to auction the commercial spectrum in the 700 MHz band — the so-called D block, which failed to attract a qualifying bid two years ago — rather than reallocating the airwaves to public safety, which desperately needs more spectrum.
