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FCC bureau to inquire about broadband on 700 MHz narrowband spectrum

The public notice is designed to “start the dialog and seek comment on the technical and operational feasibility of allowing such flexibility,” an FCC attorney said.

T-Mobile exec gives carrier’s perspective on D Block debate

Kathleen Ham, managing director for T-Mobile, said there is considerable “pent-up demand” among commercial carriers for the D Block spectrum.

News

Public-safety organizations formalize alliance, push for D Block

The Public Safety Alliance hopes to use national advertising and grassroots campaigning to convince Congress to reallocate the 700 MHz D Block.

FCC panelist: Public safety does not need the D Block

By leveraging 10 MHz of existing broadband spectrum in the 700 MHz and roaming agreements with commercial carriers, public safety will have the capacity and spectrum resources to fulfill its communications needs during even major incidents, FCC Chief Technologist Jon Peha said yesterday.

Home stretch

NG-911 is about to become reality, but several speed bumps still need to be cleared before the vision finally comes to fruition.

FCC provides additional guidance to 700 MHz waiver recipients

Waiver recipients are required to provide “interoperability showings” to the FCC’s Emergency Response Interoperability Center (ERIC) for review, according to the FCC’s public notice.

FCC to seek comment on 700 MHz guard band

If a guard band is needed between the D Block and the PSST spectrum, most industry experts agree that the network absorbing the guard band — whether it is public safety or the D Block — would see a 25% drop in potential network capacity under the current spectrum plan.

FCC: Delaying D Block auction could hurt public safety

“The D Block, if auctioned, could potentially give public safety more flexibility, choice and cost-saving to partner with a commercial provider,” said Jennifer Manner, deputy chief of the FCC’s public safety and homeland security bureau.

Motorola CEO: Public safety needs D Block

During a press conference to announce the launch of the company’s next-generation public-safety solutions, Greg Brown identified the need for additional spectrum and adequate funding as the top challenges in the future of first-responder communications.

FCC approves 700 MHz broadband waivers

FCC approvals included conditions that the waiver jurisdictions build LTE networks that would interoperate with the proposed 700 MHz nationwide broadband system and that all public-safety entities in the geographic area be invited to use the new networks.

FCC bureau to inquire about broadband on 700 MHz narrowband spectrum

T-Mobile exec gives carrier’s perspective on D Block debate

News

Public-safety organizations formalize alliance, push for D Block

FCC panelist: Public safety does not need the D Block

Home stretch

FCC provides additional guidance to 700 MHz waiver recipients

FCC to seek comment on 700 MHz guard band

FCC: Delaying D Block auction could hurt public safety

Motorola CEO: Public safety needs D Block

FCC approves 700 MHz broadband waivers

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