Regulations

Bay Area entities are asked for 700 MHz LTE commitments

NTIA takes this step in response to controversies that are surrounding the nation’s first broadband network for public safety.

Public safety positioning for 2011 D Block push

With Congress expected to adjourn as early as next week, public-safety representatives seeking reallocation of the 700 MHz D Block broadband spectrum for first-responder use are beginning to focus their efforts on preparing for the new Congress that will convene for the first time next month.

FCC launches public-safety narrowbanding Web page

The Web page provides answers to common technical and policy questions, contact information for FCC officials and public-safety frequency coordinators and a description of narrowbanding benefits for public-safety users.

FCC opens proceeding to consider three more 700 MHz broadband waivers

Miami-Dade County, Fla.; the city of Indianapolis and Marion County, Ind.; and the state of West Virginia are seeking permission to pursue 700 MHz broadband strategies.

Brace yourselves

Activity goes far beyond changes brought about by the most recent election. At 700 MHz alone, the buildout of LTE systems by the municipalities that obtained waivers represents new, interesting and exciting uses of spectrum and technology.

Article

Full speed ahead

Next year, some projects will move forward in high gear, while others will remain stuck in neutral.

FCC preparing next-generation 911 notice

FCC commissioners are expected to act on a proposal that would explore the technical and policy implications of next-generation 911 systems that would enable emergency calls using communications technologies other than voice phones.

FCC approves proceedings to explore spectrum options

FCC commissioners today unanimously approved three items designed to make more-efficient use of valuable spectrum, including proposals to consider channel sharing by television broadcasters, incentive auctions and provide greater flexibility to researchers testing next-generation technologies such as cognitive radios.

FEMA deputy administrator shares vision for interoperable communications, disaster preparedness

Tim Manning oversees the agency’s readiness initiatives including national training, education, exercises, assessment and community-preparedness programs.

NTIA: PSIC grant money can be used for narrowbanding

PSIC grant funds can be used to purchase narrowbanding equipment or to educate users, but not for FCC licensing fees.

Bay Area entities are asked for 700 MHz LTE commitments

Public safety positioning for 2011 D Block push

FCC launches public-safety narrowbanding Web page

FCC opens proceeding to consider three more 700 MHz broadband waivers

Brace yourselves

Article

Full speed ahead

FCC preparing next-generation 911 notice

FCC approves proceedings to explore spectrum options

FEMA deputy administrator shares vision for interoperable communications, disaster preparedness

NTIA: PSIC grant money can be used for narrowbanding

Commentary

September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track

Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services

Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

Video

Check out key takeaways from Disaster Management Symposium webinars, register to view archives

Video: Opening of the Expo Hall on day three of IWCE 2023

Lynk CEO Charles Miller: The sky’s the limit

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IWCE 2019 Wrap Up