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Commentary

NPSTC broadband task force deserves kudos

The National Public Safety Telecommunications Council’s broadband task force announced the completion of its final draft of a report designed to outline required—and desired — characteristic to be included in a 700 MHz national broadband network for interoperable public-safety use.

Former DHS secretary Ridge discusses critical issues facing public safety

Tom Ridge gives tips on how first-responder agencies can protect themselves and their communities.

U.S.-Mexico treaty still needed for rebanding

More than 85% of all Phase II public-safety licensees not located on the Mexican or Canadian borders have signed 800 MHz rebanding agreements, but an international agreement between the United States and Mexico remains lacking.

Task force nears 700 MHz proposal

The NPSTC broadband task force reached a consensus accord on a proposal it expects to submit to the FCC this fall. The task force now will revisit some minor disputed issues in the proposal.

Broadband stimulus grant deadline tomorrow

Entities wanting to apply for broadband stimulus money have found the rules surrounding the grant program challenging, resulting in fewer application than expected.

DOE promises $30 billion in loan guarantees

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy will provide up to $30 billion in loan guarantees, depending on the applications and market conditions, for renewable energy projects

Senate committee approves jamming bill

Senate Commerce Committee members approved legislation that would allow the jamming of illegal cell phones used by prison inmates.

Clyburn sworn in to fill final FCC seat

Democrat Mignon Clyburn was sworn yesterday in as FCC commissioner, giving the commission a complete five-member panel for the first time in eight months.

PSST endorses LTE for 700 MHz network

The Public Safety Spectrum Trust endorsed Long Term Evolution as the preferred technology for a proposed nationwide wireless broadband network.

Genachowski names new FCC public-safety bureau chief

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski named retired Rear Adm. Jamie Barnett as the new permanent chief of the public safety and homeland security bureau (PSHSB), as the agency awaits word on the Senate confirmation for its final two commissioners.

Commentary

NPSTC broadband task force deserves kudos

Former DHS secretary Ridge discusses critical issues facing public safety

U.S.-Mexico treaty still needed for rebanding

Task force nears 700 MHz proposal

Broadband stimulus grant deadline tomorrow

DOE promises $30 billion in loan guarantees

Senate committee approves jamming bill

Clyburn sworn in to fill final FCC seat

PSST endorses LTE for 700 MHz network

Genachowski names new FCC public-safety bureau chief

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?

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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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