Senate fails to act on E911 bill 1st November 2004 New Hampshire Senator Sununu believes funding level is still too high
It’s a miracle 1st November 2004 In many parts of Florida, commercial wireline and wireless communications systems were rendered useless recently as four hurricanes within six weeks wreaked havoc on the electrical power grids that support them. Communications officials say the episode is a sobering reminder of the importance of public-safety-grade land mobile radio systems–one they hope budget-conscious elected officials don’t forget in the future.
FCC seeks comment on possible changes to 800 MHz order 28th October 2004 The FCC has asked interested parties to comment on the abundant number of ex partes filed in the 800 MHz rebanding order, including Nextel Communications’ request to alter the amount of money it would pay in the rebanding process
White House opposes DTV subsidy proposal 22nd October 2004 The Bush Administration opposes the inclusion of a $1 billion fund to subsidize the transition to digital television
FCC adopts rules for broadband over power line 15th October 2004 FCC commissioners yesterday unanimously approved rules for broadband over power line (BPL) technology, which policymakers hope will provide the elusive third broadband access line into most U.S. homes and reduce—or eliminate—the need to regulate the broadband industry.
Senate passes bill with 700 MHz amendment attached 8th October 2004 The U.S. Senate yesterday voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill addressing many concerns raised by the 9/11 Commission, including an amendment forged last
FCC commissioner favors new vote on 800 MHz, if Nextel payment is changed 1st October 2004 If the FCC decides to alter the amount of money Nextel Communications would pay to reband 800 MHz spectrum as the wireless carrier has requested, Commissioner
Audit key to 800 MHz reband 1st October 2004 Accurate radio counts needed to avoid out-of-pocket costs
Nextel wants revised 800 MHz order 1st October 2004 Granting request could create delays, improve Nextel’s auction chances
Can’t anyone get along? 1st October 2004 If I had to identify an overarching theme of this issue of MRT, it would be cooperation, or more accurately, the lack of cooperation
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 1 22nd April 2024
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 3 24th March 2024
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