Rebanding Commentary

More isn’t merrier

As 800 MHz rebanding moves along, an issue that many expected to crop up during the transition has reared its ugly head — more interference.

Much has been written about public-safety entities’ shared frustration with 800 MHz rebanding and the players involved in that effort. However, when compared to the way that many regional planning committees work, the rebanding process seems entirely logical.

New year, new decade, same U.S.-Mexico rebanding problem

All we have heard from federal officials for more than two years is that “progress” is being made in U.S.-Mexico negotiations. But the nature of such high-level negotiations is that nothing substantial is said until a deal is done.

A fine line exists between consensus and repression

Certainly, a strong, unified voice has greater resonance than one that is weak and fractious. But sometimes the strong voice shouts down the weaker voice, particularly when the latter is extolling a course of action that the former finds contrary to its own position. That’s bad.

Shine a bright light

The global financial crisis affects everyone. In the land mobile world, the question is whether there is (or will be) any impact on 800 MHz rebanding.

No excuse for lack of 800 MHz agreement with Mexico

I have a son who today is in his mid-twenties, a productive member of society who never has been in any significant trouble. That’s not to say he wasn’t a typical teenager, which landed him occasionally in a heap of trouble with me.

Patience on tap

Since the presidential election, speculation has run rampant around Washington and the rest of the country as to who will be appointed to the Obama cabinet.

Removing rebanding’s nondisclosure issue a positive step

Public-safety licensees have expressed car-buyer-like frustrations while negotiating 800 MHz rebanding deals with Sprint Nextel. The carrier’s negotiators saw thousands of quotes during Phase I of rebanding and have seen hundreds more in the current phase of negotiations with public-safety entities

FCC takes a big step in the 700 MHz band

This week’s FCC notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) exploring the possibility of a nationwide, public-safety-grade broadband network that uses the 700 MHz spectrum already allocated to public safety is groundbreaking by itself, and its implications promise to impact all wireless operators

Slow rebanding pace not surprising

After months of hushed comments, off-the-record statement and knowing nods and winks, it’s out in the open now: Rebanding is officially behind schedule

More isn’t merrier

Stop bullying — or else

New year, new decade, same U.S.-Mexico rebanding problem

A fine line exists between consensus and repression

Shine a bright light

No excuse for lack of 800 MHz agreement with Mexico

Patience on tap

Removing rebanding’s nondisclosure issue a positive step

FCC takes a big step in the 700 MHz band

Slow rebanding pace not surprising

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