Regulations

North Carolina PSAP continues 911 texting service

North Carolina PSAP continues 911 texting service

Verizon Wireless and the public safety answering point in Durham, N.C., agree to continue 911 text option.

FCC order could clear path for Texas LTE operation

FCC order could clear path for Texas LTE operation

FCC order this week opens door for some public-safety agencies to deploy and operate LTE networks.

Commentary

Clamor no more

In response to the industry’s clamor for additional details on narrowbanding deadlines and consequences for non-compliance, the FCC released a public notice that provides definitive guidelines.

Public-safety LTE network could provide new rural opportunities

Public-safety LTE network could provide new rural opportunities

A much-anticipated buildout of a 700 MHz LTE network for public safety nationwide could be leveraged to bring broadband to rural areas that typically are not served by commercial operators, says wireless consultant Andrew Seybold.

Commentary

Webinar to explore multi-vendor pros, cons

Tomorrow, we will be hosting a free webinar — sponsored by Avtec — that will explore the advantages of multi-vendor networks. We’ll also be discussing the myriad challenges to pulling off such initiatives in this session.

Potential FCC approval still may not let Charlotte deploy LTE

Potential FCC approval still may not let Charlotte deploy LTE

The Federal Communications Commission is considering an order that theoretically would allow the city of Charlotte, N.C., to proceed with its much-anticipated plans to deploy a public-safety LTE system on 700 MHz broadband spectrum. However, the details of the proposal likely will make it impractical for Charlotte to take action, according to a city official.

Importance of small LTE pilots increasing

Commentary

Importance of small LTE pilots increasing

One of the hot-button topics in the public-safety-communications industry is whether early LTE network deployments should be allowed to proceed as planned. In the meantime, it is important that the public-safety industry and key decision-makers learn as much as possible about LTE and how it works in a first-responder environment.

700 MHz spectrum license questions remain unanswered

700 MHz spectrum license questions remain unanswered

Exactly how and when the license to public safety’s 700 MHz broadband spectrum should be transferred from the Public Safety Spectrum Trust (PSST) to the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) remains undecided, according to PSST Chairman Harlin McEwen.

Commentary

Incentive auctions: A plan for success

By Andrew Seybold — More broadband spectrum is needed for the commercial operators, but from where will it come? One set of answers may be found in the reallocation of spectrum now being used by TV stations around the nation.

Commentary

D Block reallocation bill might not be a slam dunk

A friend told me that once the Obama administration came out in support of public safety receiving the D Block, it became a political football — something that is not necessarily in the best interests of public safety. The point is valid.

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