February 15, 2013
- FirstNet board delivers messages to public safety, vendors (Urgent Communications, 02/15/2013)
February 13, 2013
- Will FirstNet Move Forward with Local Broadband Projects (Emergency Management, 02/13/2013)
February 12, 2013
- FCC Prepares to Clear Public Safety Users From T-Band (TV Technology, 02/12/2013)
- FirstNet opens door to BTOP projects for public-safety (Urgent Communications, 02/12/2013
February 11, 2013
- States likely to consider coordinating FirstNet planning grant efforts (Urgent Communications, 02/11/2013)
December 10, 2012
- FCC Forms Technology Transition Policy Task Force (TV Technology, 12/10/12)
- The FCC has formed a task force to manage the transition to nationwide broadband
- FirstNet Faces Major Obstacles (Government Technology, 12/10/12)
- Although developing the nationwide public safety broadband network is a priority, many factors are slowing the progress
December 6, 2012
- National Network for First Responders is Years Away (New York Times, 12/6/12)
- Despite communication successes between first responders during Hurricane Sandy, progress on the nationwide public safety network slow
December 4, 2012
- FCC Issues Narrowbanding Reminder (Urgent Communications, 12/4/12)
- As the FCC’s narrowbanding deadline approaches, many networks are not yet ready to switch channels
December 3, 2012
- WISPA Pushes Testing to Validate 4.9 GHz Spectrum Sharing (Fierce Broadband Wireless, 12/3/12)
- The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association is advocating for testing to prove that commercial users can share the 4.9 GHz band with the public safety network
November 30, 2012
- The Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network Outreach Toolkit (Department of Homeland Security)
- The DHS has assembled a toolkit as a resource for stakeholders interested in learning more about the nationwide public safety broadband network
- 911 Centers Not Ready for Mobile App Era (Informationweek, 11/30/12)
- Text-to-911 apps have proven to be not yet fully functional after Superstorm Sandy
November 27, 2012
- Federal R&D Money for public-Safety LTE Should be Accelerated (Urgent Communications, 11/27/12)
- There are many questions concerning the time frame of new LTE technology for first responders
November 21, 2012
- FirstNet Names PSAC Vice Chairs (Urgent Communications, 11/21/12)
- FirstNet Chairman Sam Ginn announced four vice chairs for the PSAC advisory group
November 20, 2012
- Public Safety Advisory Committee a key to FirstNet Success (Urgent Communications, 11/20/12)
- The PSAC members have not yet been announced, but they are expected to have an important role in helping FirstNet establish the nationwide public safety network
November 19, 2012
- FirstNet Explores Public Safety Network Options (RCR Wireless, 11/19/12)
- FirstNet has proposed three network alternative options for the planned LTE public safety network
November 16, 2012
- All Five FCC Commissioners will Testify about Spectrum Auctions (Radio Resource, 11/16/12)
- All FCC commissioners will testify in December at a hearing to keep the broadband spectrum law on track
- FCC Grants 700 MHz Spectrum License to FirstNet (Urgent Communications, 11/16/12)
- The FCC issued a license for 20 MHz of the 700 MHz spectrum to FirstNet
November 15, 2012
- FirstNet Hopes to Pursue an ‘Aggressive’ Timeline, Johnson Says (Urgent Communications, 11/15/12)
- FirstNet board member, Jeff Johnson, announces FirstNet’s goals to have the public safety broadband network up and running as soon as possible
- FirstNet Seeks Applications for General-Manager Position (Urgent Communications, 11/15/12)
- FirstNet is seeking a general manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the public-safety LTE effort
- NY Public Safety Systems Remained at 100% During Sandy (Government Technology, 11/15/12)
- New York City’s public safety systems remained operable throughout the duration of Hurricane Sandy
- LTE Vulnerable to Jamming (TV Technology, 11/15/12)
- Possibility of radio jamming could be a vulnerability of LTE technology in the future
- Drones, Balloons May Help in Next Hurricane, Beaming Wi-Fi From the Sky (Huffington Post, 11/15/12)
- In light of Hurricane Sandy’s destruction, balloons with floating wireless antennas are considered as a solution to wi-fi outages during severe storms
November 13, 2012
- The City of Macon, Georgia, Awards Harris Corporation $7 Million Contract for Public Safety Communications System (Market Watch, 11/13/12)
- Rosenworcel on Auctions: Simplicity, Fairness and Speed (RBR.com, 11/13/12)
- Commissioner Rosenworcel gives her advice for a successful incentive auction of television spectrum
- Finding a Role for McEwen is a Smart Move by FirstNet (Urgent Communications, 11/13/12)
- Why Harlin McEwen is a good choice as chairman of FirstNet’s public safety advisory committee
November 12, 2012
- Sprint, Verizon, Others Argue for Role in Building FirstNet 700 MHz LTE Network (Fierce Broadband Wireless, 11/12/12)
- Mobile carriers show favorability towards the involvement of commercial carriers in the creation of the public safety broadband network
- FirstNet’s Johnson applauds colleagues’ Commitment to Learn about Public Safety (Urgent Communications, 11/12/12)
- FirstNet board member speaks about a visit to New York after Superstorm Sandy
November 9, 2012
- Arkansas Seeks 700 MHz Narrowbanding Extension (Radio Resource, 11/9/12)
- The FCC is seeking comment on a waiver filed by Arkansas to operate the state’s wireless information network in the 700 MHz spectrum
- Oceus Files FirstNet Comments at NTIA (Herald Online, 11/9/12)
- Oceus Networks made a filing at the NTIA in response to FirstNet’s Notice of Inquiry
November 8, 2012
- NPSTC: 4.9 GHz Database Needed to Track Use (Radio Resource, 11/8/12)
- The NPSTC and EWA filed comments requesting that FCC create a database to track the use of the 4.9 GHz band
November 7, 2012
- Yesterday was Another Great Day for Public Safety (Urgent Communications, 11/7/12)
- The reelection of President Obama and a Democrat majority in the Senate assures that the legislation to reallocate the 700 MHz D Block and the $7 billion pledged to the nationwide public safety broadband network will not be overturned
- McEwen to Chair FirstNet Advisory Committee (Urgent Communications, 11/7/12)
- Chief Harlin McEwen has been selected as chairman for the public-safety advisory committee for the FirstNet board
November 6, 2012
- State Officials Cite Concerns about Lack of FirstNet Input (Radio Resource, 11/6/12)
- State public-safety groups are concerned about a lack of input from state officials about FirstNet
- Public-safety Communications Fare Better than Commercial Networks after Superstorm Sandy (Urgent Communications, 11/6/12)
- Public safety agencies in areas effected by Sandy were able to maintain communication after the storm
- Regarding FirstNet, here’s how States can Help Themselves (Urgent Communications, 11/6/12)
- How the election can effect FirstNet
November 5, 2012
- Little Consensus in Early FirstNet Comments (Fierce Broadband Wireless,11/5/12)
- NTIA delays the deadline for public comments on the National Public Safety Broadband Network due to Hurricane Sandy. Comments already submitted show a range of opinions
November 2, 2012
- Harris Trusted Enterprise Network Positioned for FirstNet (HS Today, 11/2/12)
- Harris Co. announced the availability of its new enterprise network for first responders and government use
November 1, 2012
- CalAmp Awarded Contract to Supple Public Safety Mobile Data Network for City of Buffalo Emergency Services (Investors.com, 11/1/12)
- Buffalo, NY awards CalAmp a contract to supply the city with a mobile data network
October 30, 2012
- Cambium Networks and Agile Networks Team to Deliver Wireless Broadband Across the State of Ohio (The Sacramento Bee, 10/30/12)
- These two companies have teamed-up to deliver wireless broadband access across Ohio
- FCC Conducts Incentive-Auction Workshop (Urgent Communications, 10/30/12)
- The FCC outlined multiple options to clear up the broadcast spectrum for auctions in 2014
- FCC Grants 700 MHz Narrowbanding Waiver to Louisiana (Urgent Communications, 10/30/12)
- The FCC granted Louisiana an eight year extension on the narrowbanding of its 700 MHz LMR network
October 29, 2012
- 4G World 2012 Showcases Exhibitor Announcements (The Sacramento Bee, 10/29/12)
- The 4G World conference and exposition will be held in Chicago and exhibit new 4G technology
October 28, 2012
- Sprint Prepares its Network and Emergency Response for Hurricane Sandy and Nor’easter Conditions (Herald Online, 10/28/12)
- Sprint has been preparing its network and disaster recovery staff for the coming damages caused by Hurricane Sandy
October 26, 2012
- DHS Deploys Data-Rich Emergency Maps (Emergency Management, 10/26/12)
- DHS has access to a new mapping tool to track recovery in the case of urban disasters
- Telecommunications Advisory Council to Hold Public Conference Call on Nov. 5 (GSN Magazine, 10/26/12)
- The telecommunications advisory will hold a public meeting on November 5th for updates on the NPSBN efforts
October 25, 2012
- Former APCO Head Discusses What’s Next for Public-Safety Communications (Urgent Communications, 10/25/12)
- Gregg Riddle talks about FirstNet and the public safety broadband network
October 24, 2012
- Regional Carriers Could Play Big Role in Nationwide Public-Safety Network (Radio Resource, 10/24/12)
- Buildout of network may depend on collaboration of the public safety and commercial industry
October 23, 2012
- Mutualink Proposes IP-based Interoperability Architecture (Urgent Communications, 10/23/12)
- Mutualink, and interoperability solutions provider, outlined a proposal for architecture designed to leverage IP-based intelligence
October 22, 2012
- 4.9 GHz’s Role in Public Safety Network Pondered (Fierce Government IT, 10/22/12)
- FCC announced a comment period on the possibility of using 4.9 GHz band for FirstNet input
October 18, 2012
- Interoperability Best Practices: The 4G Future of Public Safety (Police One, 10/18/12)
- How 4G technology will move public safety communications forward
- FCC Order for FirstNet Published in the Federal Register (Urgent Communications, 10/18/12)
- FCC published plan to license the 700MHz spectrum to FirstNet
October 17, 2012
- Alcatel-Lucent Completes PSCR LTE Interoperability Testing (Radio Resource, 10/17/12)
- Alcatel-Lucent completed PSCR interoperability testing using LTE
- Analyst Angle: Public Safety PTT: Too Critical to Compromise (RCR Wireless, 10/17/12)
- The future of Push to Talk technology and Voice Over LTE in the public safety network
- Tower Sector Predicts Growth from Public-Safety Broadband Network (Radio Resource, 10/17/12)
- Tower companies look to collaborate with FirstNet on broadband network infrastructure
October 16, 2012
- What’s Next in Mission-Critical Intelligence for Public Safety? (Police One, 10/16/12)
- The technological upgrades needed to support a faster transfer of information and data
- Radio IP Joins Public-Safety Broadband Working Groups (Radio Resource, 10/16/12)
- Radio IP joins the Critical Communications Broadband Group which promotes wireless critical communications
October 14, 2012
- ADCOM911 Taps Exalt to Backhaul LTE Broadband Public Safety Network in Colorado (Fierce Broadband Wireless, 10/14/12)
- ADCOM911 is using Exalt microwave technology to build one of the first LTE public safety networks in Colorado
October 11, 2012
- The Next Generation of Emergency Communications (Officer.com, 10/11/12)
- Overview of NG9-1-1 capabilities and benefits
- Motorola Solutions Provides View to the Future through Public Safety LTE Demonstrations (PR Wire, 10/11/12)
- Motorola demonstrates LTE network success in “real-life” scenarios at their testing site in Australia
- DuPage County Launches Emergency Dispatch Interoperable System (Radio Resource, 10/11/12)
- DuPage County Illinois launched their emergency dispatch interoperable radio system that allows connectivity between all first responders
October 10, 2012
- FirstNet: Answers to Key Questions (Government Technology, 10/10/12)
- Overview of FirstNet’s board and the issues they will face in the deployment of the nationwide public safety broadband network
- Vermont’s Text-to-9-1-1 Trial Saves Lives (Radio Resource,10/10/12)
- Vermont’s text-to-9-1-1 trial, which began in April 2012, has proven to be effective and successful
- Execs: 700 MHz Interoperability Will Unleash Investments, Jobs (Fierce Broadband Wireless, 10/10/12)
- FCC Chairman indicates that LTE interoperability in the 700 MHz band will create billions of dollars in investments and create 100,000 new jobs
- APCO and NENA Draft Guidance Document for E9-1-1 App Developers (Government Security News, 10/10/12)
- APCO and NENA to provide app developers with materials to give and in-depth understanding of enhanced 9-1-1 systems
October 9, 2012
- Rockefeller Supports New Safety Network (News and Sentinel, 10/9/12)
- Senator Rockefeller from West Virginia who authored the public safety broadband legislation explains the provisions of the legislation
- Massachusetts Leverages Multiple Funding Sources to Enhance Communications (Urgent Communications, 10/9/12)
- Massachusetts looks to combine smaller networks into larger ones with funding from the NTIA to increase broadband connectivity across the state
- FirstNet Faces Long Odds for Success (Fierce Broadband Wireless, 10/9/12)
- An overview of the Potomac Institute’s report on the hurdles that FirstNet should expect to face
- ADCOM911 Taps Exalt to Backhaul LTE Broadband Public Safety Network in Colorado (The Sacramento Bee, 10/9/12)
- Exalt Communications announced that ADCOM911 is using their backhaul system to build a public safety LTE network in rural Colorado
October 8, 2012
- Public Safety Broadband: FirstNet Must Put Public Safety First (Police Magazine, 10/8/12)
- The ground rules established during FirstNet’s first meeting
- A Guide to Security Methods for Mission-Critical Communications Networks (Radio Resource, 10/8/12)
- The future interconnected communications network grid may have some vulnerabilities which need to be secured
October 7, 2012
- Nokia Siemens, Cisco and Harris Tout Completed Public-Safety LTE Demo (Fierce Broadband Wireless,10/7/12)
- Nokia Siemens, Cisco and Harris have jointly announced completed testing of public safety LTE Solutions
October 5, 2012
- Derecho-Related Outages Put 911 System Under Scrutiny (Urgent Communications, 10/5/12)
- FCC to make improvements based on 911 outages caused by derecho storm this summer
- NSN, Cisco, Harris Complete Testing of Public Safety LTE Network(10/5/12)
- These three companies have completed phase three testing of public safety LTE broadband network
- FCC Chief Details Spectrum Plan to Boost High-Speed Services in 2015 (Macworld, 10/5/12)
- FCC Chairman details plans to free up more wireless spectrum
- Denver UASI Selects Televate for Public Safety Broadband Analysis (Radio Resource, 10/5/12)
- Denver has selected Televate to support its public safety network
October 4, 2012
- Let FirstNet Know What You Think (Urgent Communications, 10/4/12)
- FirstNet issued a notice of inquiry for feedback on its presentations
October 3, 2012
- T-Mobile/MetroPCS: Third Place at Best (CNNMoney, 10/3/12)
- T-Mobile and Metro PCS to merge
October 2, 2012
- Public Safety Broadband Network will Rely on Existing Commercial Infrastructure (Fierce Government IT, 10/2/12)
- FirstNet says new network will be composed of multiple commercial wireless networks and systems
- With FCC Narrowbanding Deadline Fast Approaching, it’s Time to get Cracking (Urgent Communications, 10/2/12)
- FCC to grant or deny extensions for narrowbanding deadline
- Alcatel-Lucent Demos LTE Sharing Capabilities at the Iowa State Fair (Radio Resource, 10/2/12)
- Alcatel-Lucent demonstrated 4G LTE mobile broadband in partnership with the Iowa Statewide Interoperability Communications Systems Board
- Raytheon and Twisted Pair Solutions Announce Partnership (Radio Resource, 10/2/12)
- Raytheon and Twisted Pair partner up to create technology that will allow smartphones to connect to LMR infrastructure
October 1, 2012
- FCC Launches Incentive Auction Process (Radio Resource, 10/1/12)
- FCC approves the FirstNet incentive auction notice of rule making
- NTIA Seeks Comment on Public Safety Network (Broadcasting and Cable, 10/1/12)
- The NTIA is seeking comment on how FirstNet should be set up
- Harris…Android & First Responders (SatNews, 10/1/12)
- Harris Corporation has developed the InTouch LTE Android smartphone designed specifically for first responder use
September 28, 2012
- FCC gives Details for 2014 Auction of Broadcast Spectrum for Mobile Broadband (Fierce Wireless, 9/28/12)
- FCC voted to begin setting rules for TV spectrum incentive auctions
- FCC Gets High Fives for Incentive Auction Launch (Broadcasting and Cable,9/28/12)
- Many people applaud the FCC’s decision to begin incentive auctions
September 27, 2012
- Competitive Carriers Warn FCC to Learn from Auction Mistakes (CNet, 9/27/12)
- Competitive wireless operators urge FCC to make incentive auction rules fair to everyone
- Governors Say FirstNet Doesn’t Include Adequate State Representation (Radio Resource, 9/27/12)
- The National Governor’s Association doesn’t feel that states are well represented on the FirstNet board
September 25, 2012
- Public Safety: Have you Converted to Narrowbanding Yet? (Emergency Management, 9/25/12)
- January 1, 2013 is the deadline for public safety agencies to convert their LMRs to narrowbanding
- FirstNet Board Releases Agenda for First Meeting (Urgent Communications, 9/25/12)
- Meeting scheduled to include votes on topics such as spectrum, the public safety advisory committee, and BTOP projects
- FirstNet Shows Progress in Initial Meeting, Despite Hiccups (Urgent Communications, 9/25/12)
- FirstNet holds their first meeting, express need for further input from public safety users
- FirstNet Board Seeks 700 MHz Spectrum, Chooses Advisory Committee (Urgent Communications, 9/25/12)
- Board voted to seek 20 MHz spectrum in the 700 MHz band
- FirstNet Board Outlines Public-Safety Broadband Network Architecture (Radio Resource, 9/25/12)
- Description of the expected network architecture for nationwide network
- Potomac Institute Report Highlights FirstNet’s Challenges, Priorities (Radio Resource, 9/25/12)
- Challenges the board faces, nine items to be addressed first
September 21, 2012
- BayRICS’ Public Safety Broadband STA Request Denied by FCC (Radio Resource, 9/21/12)
- The FCC denied a request from BayRICS for special temporary authority for its public safety network
September 20, 2012
- CalAmp Introduces Integrated Narrowbanding/Broadband Multi-Network Communications Solution for Public Safety Agencies (Market Watch, 9/20/12)
- CalAmp has introduced an auto-switching Fusion LTE platform to aid public safety agencies
- General Dynamics Broadband Seeks Role in Public-Safety LTE Buildout (Urgent Communications,9/20/12)
- General Dynamics hopes to be involved in the deployment of the nationwide 700 MHz LTE network for public safety broadband
September 18, 2012
- Mission-critical Apps Need Major Overhaul for the Cloud, Feds Say (Government Computer News, 9/18/12)
- Moving mission-critical applications to the cloud will benefit first responders and save money, however most apps need a lot of work to modernize them
- Verizon Expects 6 Rural LTE Carrier Partners to Launch by Year-end (Fierce Wireless, 9/18/12)
- Verizon expects 6 of its LTE partners to launch commercial services to rural Americans by the end of this year
- Multiple Vendors Deploy Public-Safety LTE for Republican National Convention (Urgent Communications, 9/18/12)
- The successful use of multi-vendor LTE network at the RNC marked the first time federal, state and local law-enforcement personnel operated together on a 700 MHz Band
- Public-Safety Network gets Trial Run at Republican Convention (Politico, 9/18.12)
- The successful use of multi-vendor LTE network at the RNC marked the first time federal, state and local law-enforcement personnel operated together on a 700 MHz Band
September 17, 2012
- Interoperable Public Safety Broadband Network Deployed at the Republican National Convention (US Politics, 9/17/12)
- A consortium successfully deployed nation’s first multi-vendor interoperable public safety LTE network during the DNC
- What is LTE, and Why is it Right for a Public Safety Network? (Government Computer News, 9/17/12)
- Discussion of LTE; its features and why it was chosen for the nationwide public safety broadband network
September 14, 2012
- House Hearing Investigates 9-1-1 Outages and NG 9-1-1 Transition (Radio Resource, 9/14/12)
- A hearing was held to investigate 9-1-1 emergency service outages during the recent destructive storm in the DC area
September 12, 2012
- Maryland’s Statewide Public Safety Radio Network Takes Shape (Emergency Management, 9/12/12)
- Maryland has launched the first phase of a statewide public safety radio network
September 11, 2012
- FirstNet Board Sets Date for First Public Meeting (Fire Chief, 9/11/12)
- FirstNet has scheduled its first meeting for September 25. The meeting will be open to the public and offered as a webcast
- FCC Clears Path for FirstNet Spectrum License (Urgent Communications, 9/11/12)
- 700MHz spectrum transfer will be executed as soon as FirstNet makes a request for frequencies
- Regarding Public-Safety Communications, What a Difference a Year Can Make (Urgent Communications,9/11/12)
- A look back at a year of broadband progress
September 10, 2012
- FCC Readies Incentive Auction Rules (Radio Resource, 9/10/12)
- FCC Chairman Genachowski circulated a proposal for the incentive auctions and scheduled a vote for the next commission meeting
September 8, 2012
- Federal Sources of Capitol and Opportunity for Entrepreneurs: National Networks (Politics365, 9/8/12)
- At Access to Capitol and Telecom Policy conferences, opportunities for entrepreneurs through NTIA’s public safety broadband network discussed
September 7, 2012
- Harris County to Offer 10 x 10 Broadband Service by Sept. 20 (Radio Resource, 9/7/12)
- County Official said Harris County will have public-safety broadband service running by September 20th
- Broadband’s Role in Improving Rural Health Care (Urgent Communications, 9/7/12)
- Public Safety broadband will help community paramedicine be more effective in rural areas
- The Impact of NTIA’s Decision to Put LTE on Hold (Urgent Communications, 9/7/12)
- Overview of progress and problems with deployment of public safety broadband network
September 6, 2012
- AT&T Launches 911 Text Trial in Tennessee (Urgent Communications, 9/6/12)
- AT&T will launch trial to leverage the state’s new Emergency Service IP Network
September 5, 2012
- Public Safety Input Needed on Broadband Technical Requirements (Radio Resource, 9/5/12)
- NPSTC and PSCR to conduct red line edits for technical requirements for national public safety broadband network
September 4, 2012
- Motorola Equips Democrats with DMR Network, P25 Radios (Radio Resource, 9/4/12)
- Motorola to equip DNC with mission-critical radios
- Utilities, Public Safety Could be Ideal Broadband Partners (Urgent Communications, 9/4/12)
- APCO Conference explored potential for public safety to share its spectrum with utilities
- FCC Grants Texas Request for 700 MHz Temporary Authority (Urgent Communications, 9/4/12)
- FCC grants Harris, TX special temporary authority to use 20 MHz of 700 MHz spectrum
August 30, 2012
- PSCR Seeks Global Support for Public Safety LTE (Urgent Communications, 8/30/12)
- US seeks international support for first responders to recognize vision
- FCC Agrees to 10 x 10 Operations for Public Safety Broadband (Radio Resource,8/30/12)
- FCC to entertain STA applications for the 10 x 10 MHz public safety operation
- Feds Rethink Public Safety Network While Locals Stew (Emergency Management, 8/30/12)
- Projects to build public safety networks on hold while federal government figures out nationwide network
August 29, 2012
- NTIA: Give Early Public-Safety Deployments the Full 700 MHz Allocation (Fierce Broadband Wireless, 8/29/12)
- NTIA wants FCC to reconsider decision not to open up full 20 MHz spectrum to public safety LTE
- FirstNet Must Act Quickly to make the Public-Safety LTE Network a Reality (Fierce Broadband Wireless, 8/29/12)
- Fierce Wireless Editor discusses the slow moving implementation of the nationwide Public safety broadband network
- Seybold’s Take: FirstNet Board Appointees Ready for Public Safety Broadband Network Challenge (Fierce Broadband Wireless, 8/29/12)
- Andrew Seybold of the APCO broadband committee discusses the details of FirstNet’s new board members and their responsibilities
August 28, 2012
- FCC Plans to Enforce UHF/VHF Narrowbanding Mandate (Urgent Communications, 8/28/12)
- Four months left until LMR systems operating on frequencies below 512 MHz are required to move to 12.5 kHz channels
August 27, 2012
- Mobile Disaster App Prepares the Public for the Worst (Emergency Management, 8/27/12)
- New mobile app helps citizens prepare for potential disasters
August 26, 2012
- Sprint’s Network is Prepared as Tropical Storm Isaac Nears Florida (Herald Online, 8/26/12)
- Sprint has prepared its Florida Network, Network Disaster Recovery staff and Sprint Emergency Response Team for the impact of Hurricane Isaac
August 23, 2012
- NTIA Releases Information on Planning Grant Program for 700 MHz LTE (Urgent Communications, 8/23/12)
- NTIA set aside $135 million in grant money to help municipalities get through the planning stages of nationwide project
August 22, 2012
- State and Local Implementations Grant Application Process Set for Early 2013 (Radio Resource, 8/22/12)
- Grant application process to begin in the first quarter of 2013
- Video: DHS Transitions Multiband Radios to Emergency-Response Agencies (Urgent Communications, 8/22/12)
- David Boyd of DHS science and technology directorate talks about transition of multiband radios to emergency response agencies
- Broadband Progress Report Map – Another Digital First (FCC,8/22/12)
- FCC releases a web-based map that illustrates Broadband Progress Report
- DHS Deploys Multiband Radios to State, Local Public Safety Agencies (Emergency Management, 8/22/12)
- DHS transitions 100 multiband radios to 15 emergency response agencies around the nation
- Harris Corporations…Tablet to the Rescue (Satnews, 8/22/12)
BTC-100 ruggedized tabled from Harris leverage 700 MHz LTE to transmit and receive data, video, voice, locations and text-based info over public safety broadband networks
August 21, 2012
- Harris Corporation: Maryland County Awards Harris Corporation $34 Million Contract to Modernize First Responder Communications (4 Traders, 8/21/12)
- Saint Mary’s County, MD awards Harris a contract to design and deploy a P25 radio system for first responders
- FCC Authorizes 700 MHz Air-to-Ground for Maryland (Radio Resource, 8/21/12)
- PSHSB granted MD a waiver to use 700 MHz narrowband trunking channels for air-to-ground interoperable radio communications
August 20, 2012
- Harris Corporation’s BeOn Application (4-traders, 8/20/12)
- Harris Co. to demo BeOn Application at APCO
- Commercial Wireless Carriers Highlight FirstNet Partnering Possibilities (Urgent Communications, 8/20/12)
- Commercial wireless carriers are willing to partner in buildout of broadband network and focus on emergency communications
- FirstNet Board Members Revealed (Urgent Communications,8/20/12)
- 12 FirstNet board members selected
- Can a Wi-Fi Mesh Connect Emergency Responders? (Government Technology, 8/20/12)
- Potential mesh network formed from privately owned network routers could be used as a back-up connection for first responders
- Fact Sheet: First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) (Commerce.gov, 8/20/12)
- FirstNet timeline, Board Member bios
- Mayors Praise Appointment of City Officials to National Board Responsible for New Public Safety Communications Network (US Politics, 8/20/12)
- Conference of Mayors approved appointments to FirstNet
August 17, 2012
- Kenwood to Demo Dispatch Console for NEXEDGE, More New Products (Radio Resource, 8/17/12)
- Kenwood to demonstrate new Max Dispatch System at APCO
- Police Chiefs Recognized for UAV Guidelines (Government Technology, 8/17/12)
- International Association of Police Chiefs used unmanned aircraft system designed search and rescue missions, etc.
August 16, 2012
- Catalyst Demos P25, DMR Features in Consoles (Radio Resource, 8/16/12)
- Catalyst to demonstrate P25 and Digital Mobile Radio capabilities at APCO conference
- NICE to Showcase Enhanced NICE Inform and NG Solutions at the APCO International 78th Annual Conference and Expo (MSN Money, 8/16/12)
- NICE to demonstrate NICE Inform, a next generation 911 solution to ensure PSAPs are ready to capture multiple types of emergency correspondence
- Verizon Public Safety Experts to Address Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International Conference and Expo (IT News Online, 8/16/12)
- Experts to demonstrate latest developments in Machine to Machine technology and next generation 911 at APCO conference
- Virginia is Taking Data-Sharing to Another Level (Urgent Communications, 8/16/12)
- Virginia has launched a geospatial, data-sharing initiative to inform between jurisdictions
- Texas County to Proceed with Public-Safety LTE Plans (Urgent Communications, 8/16/12)
- Harris County decided to move forward with LTE efforts and expand from 6 sites to 14 sites
- Power Outages Pull Broadband Communications Oversight to Forefront (Federal News Radio, 8/16/12)
- Broadband outages during Washington area June storm bring problems with broadband coverage to light
August 15, 2012
- Cassidian Communications to Demonstrate Multimedia “Call-to-Car” Public Safety Portfolio at 2012 APCO International Conference and Expo (Virtual Strategy Magazine, 8/15/12)
- Cassidian to showcase integrated, multimedia-ready, next generation solutions for public safety communications at APCO conference
- Video Quality Working Group Preps for Broadband Involvement (Radio Resource, 8/15/12)
- Video Quality in Public Safety group working to develop technology for public safety broadband’s video requirements
August 14, 2012
- Time is Ripe for Reconsideration of 700 MHz Narrowbanding (Urgent Communications, 8/14/12)
- FCC should revisit narrowbanding plans to make sure they are plausible
- Smith Micro Keeps Metro police Officers Connected Across District of Columbia (Virtual Strategy Magazine, 8/14/12)
- DC selects QuickLink Mobility to centralize District wireless and voice radio communications
- CalAmp Awarded Contract to Supply Public Safety Mobile Data Network for Anchorage, AK (Virtual Strategy Magazine, 8/14/12)
- Anchorage Police Department selects CalAmp to deploy a mobile data network
August 13, 2012
- NPSTC Surveys T-Band Users to Determine Options (Radio Resource, 8/13/12)
- NPSTC to survey T-Band public safety licensees to determine how to comply with new nationwide network
- EDX Wireless Releases SignalPro v8.0 (Virtual Strategy Magazine, 8/13/12)
- EDX develops software for Broadband Wireless Access, Machine to Machine, Point to Multipoint and backhaul deployment technology
- EB to Demo LTE Band 14 Functionality for Devices (Radio Resource, 8/13/12)
- EB Elektrobit announces a demonstration of LTE band 14 functionality which will enable public safety market to roll out customized mobile devices
August 8, 2012
- New York City Shows New Law Enforcement Technology (Government Technology, 8/8/12)
- Domain Awareness System software developed for lower Manhattan police to have all their data in one location
August 7, 2012
- North Carolina PSAP Continues 911 Texting Service (Urgent Communications, 8/7/12)
- Durham, NC PSAP able to accept emergency text messages
- Anite’s Test Solutions are Used to Access LTE Devices and Networks for US Public Safety (Market Watch, 8/7/12)
- Mobile device and network testing company Anite to evaluate United States’ LTE public safety network
- Homeland Security to Fund Next Generation Emergency Wireless Service (NextGov, 8/7/12)
- DHS to spend $8 million on prototype wireless services that will synchronize public safety communication systems nationwide
August 2, 2012
- FCC Order Could Clear Path for Texas LTE Operation (Urgent Communications, 8/2/12)
- FCC will allow limited deployment of public safety broadband services
August 1, 2012
- FCC Allows Charlotte and Texas to Offer Limited Public-Safety Broadband Service (Radio Resource, 8/1/12)
- FCC will allow limited deployment of public safety broadband services
- Minnesota Department of Public Safety Selects Televate (Mass Transit, 8/1/12)
- Minnesota selects Televate to support phase two of the public safety wireless data network. Program will prepare for implementation of nationwide public safety broadband network
July 31, 2012
- FCC Puts Local Public-Safety Networks on Hold (Wall Street Journal, 7/31/12)
- Most cities and states must wait to deploy public safety services until national network has begun build out
- Multiple Cores Could Boost FirstNet Functionality (Urgent Communications, 7/31/12)
- FirstNet should explore using a multiple core architecture for nationwide network to separate federal and state/local data
July 29, 2012
- Governors Association Issues Recommendations for Implementing First Responder Network (HSToday, 7/29/12)
- National Governors Association issued a report dictating steps states need to take to implement national network
- Police and Fire Networks Hit US Roadblock (Wall Street Journal, 7/29/12)
- FCC pulls plug on Mississippi’s public safety network for fear that it won’t be compatible with national one
July 23, 2012
- What States and Locals need to know to Prepare for Rollout of Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (911Magazine, 7/23/12)
- Description of FirstNet, States’ responsibilities, and broadband funding
July 18, 2012
- “FCC May Bring Utilities Frequency Relief” (Fierce SmartGrid, 7/18/12)
- FCC proposal to give utilities free access to 4.9 GHz spectrum currently allocated exclusively to public safety
- NPSTC Releases Need-To-Know List For Public Safety Broadband Network Prep (Fire Chief, 7/18/12)
- NPSTC description of States’ responsibilities, what it means to opt-out of network, and funding
July 17, 2012
- Can Public Safety Radio’s P25 Survive LTE? (Electronic Design, 7/17/12)
- What will happen to P25 technology once nationwide network is deployed?
July 12, 2012
- “ARINC and Lemko Demonstrate Seamless 4G LTE Transmission via Satellite Connection” (Market Watch, 7/12/12)
- ARINC and Lemko transmitted data and video using 4G technology
November 23, 2011
November 22, 2011
November 21, 2011
November 18, 2011
November 17, 2011
November 16, 2011
November 15, 2011
November 10, 2011
November 9, 2011
November 3, 2011
November 1, 2011
October 27, 2011
October 26, 2011
October 25, 2011
October 24, 2011
- “Public Safety Agencies to Benefit from AT&T and Harris Corporation Alliance to Deliver Next-Generation LTE Solutions” The Sacramento Bee
- “AT&T, Harris Corp. form alliance” Bizjournal
- “Motorola Solutions Brings First Commercial Release of Standards-based LTE Technology to Public Safety” Market Watch
- “Huawei Showcases Broadband-based ICT Services at ITU Meet” Bernama
October 21, 2011
October 19, 2011
October 18, 2011
October 17, 2011
- “Texas Tackles PLMN ID Questions from FCC” Mission Critical Communications
- “City of Charlotte selects Alcatel-Lucent to deploy publicy safety LTE mobile broadband network” Bapco Journal
- “County Executive Questions Bay WEB Proposal to Speed Funding Plan” Mission Critical Communications
- “Senate Homeland Security Committee’s Deficit Reduction Suggestions Don’t Include DHS Cuts” Government Security News
October 15, 2011
October 14, 2011
October 12, 2011
October 11, 2011
October 7, 2011
October 4, 2011
October 3, 2011
September 29, 2011
September 28, 2011
September 27, 2011
September 26, 2011
September 22, 2011
September 21, 2011
- “Tests of 10-MHz LTE Broadband Network in San Francisco Bay Area Prove Public Safety’s Need for D-Block Spectrum” PRWeb
- “Guest Opinion: APCO President Greg Riddle on the D Block” Fierce Government IT
- “Commercial Operators Can Teach Public Safety A Thing Or Two About Network Optimization” Urgent Communications
- “PSA Sets the Record Straight; Reiterates Call for an Interoperable Broadband Data Network” PSA First
September 20, 2011
September 19, 2011
September 16, 2011
September 15, 2011
September 14, 2011
- “Early Obama Broadband Proposal Reviews Generally Positive on Wireless Expansion” BNA
- “Jobs Plan Includes $1B for SAFER, $10B for D-Block” Firehouse
- “Obama Adds Wireless Spectrum Auctions to Jobs Bill” Mobiledia
- “Jobs bill provides vehicle for spectrum legislation” Nextgov
- “NIST investigates national broadband network” Fierce Government IT
September 13, 2011
- “NIST Seeks Comment on New Public Safety Broadband Network” Fire Engineering
- “It’s time for Congress to stop talking and start taking action” Urgent Communications
- “Obama includes D Block Allocation, Funding in Jobs Bill” Urgent Communications
- “ITIF: Broadcasters Should Have to Share Channels, Period” Broadcasting & Cable
September 12, 2011
September 11, 2011
September 10, 2011
September 9, 2011
- “10 Years After 9/11, Where Is Our Public Safety Network?” PCMag
- “9/11 Commission Recommendations on First Responder Network, Civil Liberties Unmet 10 Years After Attacks” Huffington Post
- “As 9/11 anniversary approaches, Eshoo calls for nationwide public safety network” Santa Cruz Sentinel
- “First-responders lobby supercommittee for wireless network” The Hill
- “Fire Fighters Say President’s Investment in Public Safety Will Create Jobs and Boost National Security” Market Watch
September 8, 2011
- “A decade later, public safety still lacks national network” Signal Strength
- “Communication better after 9/11, still ‘a ways’ to go” GoDanRiver
- “9/11 Anniversary: What our emergency response systems still can’t do” IDG
- “Hope Fades for Public-Safety Network Before 9/11 Anniversary” National Journal
- “Panel: Public-Safety Broadband Network Should be a Priority” Urgent Communications
- “Public Safety Optimistic about D Block, LTE Funding” Urgent Communications
- “Hill Hears More Calls for Spectrum Auction/Emergency Net Bill” Broadcasting & Cable
- “Obama jobs bill includes spectrum reform” The Hill
- “9/11 Anniversary: Palo Alto Rep. calls for nationwide first responders network” Examiner
- “10 years after 9/11: When will D Block be done?” Police One
- “Rockefeller Makes Another Appeal for Bill as 9/11 Anniversary Approaches” National Journal
September 7, 2011
September 6, 2011
September 1, 2011
- “Lawmakers renew push for public safety network” The Hill
- “Post-9/11, Emergency Radios Still Not Connected” Long Island Press
- “Local View: Public safety needs broadband network” Journal Star
- “Public Safety Prepares for Final D Block Push” Urgent Communications
- “T-Mobile Not Expected to Re-enter D Block Debate with Merger in Jeopardy” Urgent Communications
- “APCO Response to Release of 9/11 Commission Report Card” APCO Intl.
- “Rockefeller Pushes for Better First Responder Communication” APCO Intl.
August 31, 2011
August 30, 2011
- “AG Holder praises advances in first responder technology” The Hill
- “Regarding stalled 700MHz legislation, perspective–not panic–is needed” Urgent Communications
- “D Block legislation vote not expected by 9/11 anniversary” Urgent Communications
- “Public Safety supports single network-ID approach” Urgent Communications
August 29, 2011
- “Sens. Rockefeller and Hutchison push for public safety network” The Hill
- “Interoperability Pushed Amid Latest Emergencies” Firehouse
- “Attorneys General Ask Congress to Allocate Broadband for Hurricane Irene Type Emergencies” ctwatchdog.com
- “Earthquake renews calls for Congress to reallocate D block spectrum” American City & County
August 27, 2011
August 25, 2011
August 24, 2011
August 23, 2011
August 18, 2011
August 17, 2011
August 16, 2011
August 15, 2011
August 12, 2011
August 10, 2011
August 9, 2011
- “APCO Adopts Position on Single PLMN-ID for Public Safety Broadband Network” Urgent Communications
- “Harris’ Public Safety LTE Solution Operational in the 700MHz Public Safety Broadband Demonstration Network” TMC Net
- “Telstra: 800MHz Better for Public Safety than 700MHz” ARN
- “Harris, NSN provide 700MHz LTE infrastructure to NIST” TelecomPaper
- “Motorola Solutions Allows Public Safety Agencies to Access LTE” TMC Net
August 8, 2011
- “APCO 2011: The latest on D Block Allocation” Police One
- “Harris Shows New Radios, LTE Device” Urgent Communications
- “Harris Corporation and Nokia Siemens Networks Join Nationwide Public Safety 700MHz LTE Demonstration Network” PR Newswire
- “Cassidian Demos LTE Push-to-talk, Devices, and Unified Communications” Urgent Communications
- “Harris Announces Mission-Critical Voice Over LTE Solution” Urgent Communications
- “Motorola Unveils LTE Devices, Hosted Core Offering (with related video)” Urgent Communications
August 7, 2011
August 4, 2011
August 3, 2011
August 2, 2011
- “Procurement Issues Hindering Public-Safety LTE Efforts” Urgent Communications
- “US, Canada, and Mexico to share wireless spectrum near borders” Slash Gear
- “LA-RICS to start re-bidding for P25, LTE projects” Urgent Communications
August 1, 2011
July 29, 2011
July 28, 2011
- “Senate Leader Reid Makes D Block Reallocation Part of Debt Bill” Fire Chief
- “IPWireless announces end-to-end public safety LTE product portfolio” Fierce Broadband Wireless
- “Flexible Uses Needed in 700Mhz Proposals” Urgent Communications
- “DHS Undersecretary Testifies on Interoperability, Security Changes Since 9/11″ Urgent Communications
- “Debt fight could bring more airwaves for broadband” The Associated Press
- “DHS Undersecretary Details Interoperability Changes Since 9/11″ Fire Chief
July 27, 2011
- “At Senate hearing, public safety communications in wake of 9/11 attacks discussed” Washington Post
- “First Responders Repeat Calls for Wireless Public Safety Network” Security Management
- “Walden on Reid’s Spectrum Plan: Heaven’s No” National Journal
- “Solving the Debt Ceiling Crisis…With Spectrum?” PC Mag
- “IP Wireless delivers new Long Term Evolution (LTE) product portfolio to better meet the needs of Government mobile broadband network deployments” Business Wire
- “Reid includes D Block reallocation in debt bill” Urgent Communications
July 26, 2011
July 25, 2011
July 21, 2011
- “CBO: Senate spectrum bill would save $6.5 billion” Fierce Government IT
- “Capitol Hill nears decision time on spectrum legislation” Urgent Communications
- “LTE over D Block spectrum used during D.C. event” Urgent Communications
- “Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: Bringing First Responder Communications Into the 21st Century” Huffington Post
July 20, 2011
July 18, 2011
July 15, 2011
July 14, 2011
July 13, 2011
July 12, 2011
July 11, 2011
- “NAB’s Gordon Smith to Testify at Spectrum Hearing” Broadcasting & Cable
- “Dingell Sprectrum Bill Protects Broadcast ‘Essentials” Broadcastings & Cable
July 7, 2011
- “700MHz partnering may not be easy, but it could pay dividends” Urgent Communications
- “Raytheon Wins First-ever Public Safety LTE contract, will deploy 15-site communications system” Govconwire
- “Raytheon wins contract for Adams County LTE Network” Urgent Communications
- “Denver area emergency crews to get LTE broadband system” GCN
July 6, 2011
June 24, 2011
June 23, 2011
June 22, 2011
June 20, 2011
- “White House Highlights Value of Nationwide Interoperable Public Safety Communications Network” National League of Cities
June 16, 2011
June 15, 2011
- “White House to Host Meeting on Public Safety Network” National Journal
- “O’Malley to appear with Biden, others at White House event” Washington Post
- “O’Malley set to attend public safety network event” Washington Post
- “Senate bill authorizes incentive auctions; offer broadcasters some protections” Broadcast Engineering
June 14, 2011
June 13, 2011
June 11, 2011
June 10, 2011
June 9, 2011
- “Public Safety Bill Hits Senate” Wireless Week
- “United Public-Safety Stance Turns Tide in D.C.” Urgent Communications
- “Optimism for Senate Spectrum Bill’s Prospects” National Journal
- “Tech policy gurus outline priorities” Seattle PI
- “First responder LTE networks clears a major hurdle” ConnectedPlanet
June 8, 2011
June 7, 2011
June 6, 2011
June 3, 2011
- “MarketsandMarkets: Global Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market Worth $22.3 Billion in 2015″
- “FCC National Broadband Plan One Year Later: Where are We Now?” The Blunt Blogger
- “Peninsula Coalition Announces Support of ‘BayWEB’ Broadband Network” PR Newswire
- “Wireless Broadband in Public Safety–Advanced Technologies and Global Market” SBWire
June 2, 2011
June 1, 2011
May 30, 2011
May 26, 2011:
- “IAFC: Allocate D Block Radio Spectrum to Public Safety” Occupational Health & Safety
- “House Remains Weary on Public-Safety Spectrum” National Journal
- “Bay Area Cities Pursuing New 700MHz Broadband Spectrum Lease” Urgent Communications
- “House Committee Asks Pointed Questions About D Block Proposals” Urgent Communications
- “King Statement on Importance of Reallocating ‘D Block’ Spectrum for Public Safety” TMC Net
May 25, 2011
- “Creating an interoperable public safety network; Committee: House Energy and Commerce; Subcommittee: Communications and Technology” Fire Engineering
- “Public-safety network tees up House, Senate showdown” The Hill
- “House Taking Its Time Dealing With Spectrum Issues” National Journal
- “Republicans Not Ready to Sign on to D Block Allocation Model” Broadcasting & Cable
May 24, 2011
May 23, 2011
May 22, 2011
May 21, 2011
May 20, 2011
May 19, 2011
May 18, 2011
- “ITIF Panel: FCC Needs to Address Spectrum Needs” Broadband Breakfast
- “An opportunity to prepare our country’s first responders” The Hill
- “Senator Gillibrand calls for upgrade to emergency communications systems” WKTV.com
- “House Subcommittee Sets Hearing for Public-Safety Network” Urgent Communications
May 17, 2011
May 16, 2011
- “Rockefeller Sets May 25 Vote on Public Safety Network” NationalJournal
- “Mirgon Clarifies Position on Commerce Committee’s LTE Action” Urgent Communications
- “Seybold: Reallocate the D Block to the public-safety network, rural America” Fierce Wireless
- “Week ahead: Senate Dems push public-safety bill” The Hill
May 15, 2011
May 13, 2011
May 12, 2011
May 11, 2011
May 10, 2011
May 9, 2011
- “Give first responders a public safety network” NJ.com
- “Guest Opinion: Richard Mirgon on the D Block” Fierce Government IT
May 8, 2011
May 6, 2011
May 5, 2011
May 4, 2011
May 3, 2011
May 2, 2011
May 1, 2011
April 28, 2011
April 27, 2011
April 26, 2011
April 25, 2011
April 21, 2011
April 19, 2011
April 18, 2011
April 15, 2011
- “Broadband Network for first responders sought by Kirsten Gillibrand” Democrat and Chronicle
- “Gillibrand pushes coordinated communication for first responders” WNED
- “First Responders Support Bill to Upgrade Communications” WBEN
- “APCO Approves LTE as public-safety standard” RCR Wireless
- “Sen. Gillibrand announces support for legislation to assist first responders” MPMNow
- “Commissioner Clyburn on Women in Public Safety Communications Leadership Conference, the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials…” TMCNet
April 14, 2011
- “Feds need to clarify scope of proposed 700MHz broadband systems” Urgent Communications
- “FCC reorganized their public-safety bureau” Urgent Communications
- “Walden Speaks On Net Neutrality, Spectrum at Cable Summit” Broadband Breakfast
- “Gillibrand presses for upgraded emergency system in Finger Lakes region” MPMNow
April 13, 2011
April 12, 2011
- “National Wireless Broadband Emergency Network backed by Gillibrand, Kelly” Empire State News
- “Spectrum Issues Take Center Stage at NAB Show Tuesday” All Access Music Group
April 11, 2011
- “Public Safety Groups: Allocate D Block” Broadcasting & Cable
- “Ex-911 Commission Member Says Auction D Block” Broadcasting & Cable
- “Bay Area Sheriff Backs Shift of 700MHz Spectrum Rights to Cities” Urgent Communications
- “911 Commission Member to promote D Block auction” The Hill
- “How much is that spectrum in the window?” AdWeek
April 6, 2011
- “White House Hosts Spectrum Auction Event” Broadcasting & Cable
- “House Committee Sets Witnesses for Spectrum Hearing” Broadcasting & Cable
- “Miraculous Makeover: using the new FCC.gov” Ars Technica
April 5, 2011
- “IAFC’s President Lobbies for Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011″ Fire Chief
- “Motorola Solutions Targets $1 Billion Public-Network Orders” Bloomberg
- “Report: Huawei in running for US Cellular LTE deal” Fierce Wireless
April 4, 2011
April 2, 2011
March 31, 2011
March 30, 2011
- “King: Now is Time to Reallocate D Block” Broadcasting & Cable
- “Public-Safety Network Matter of ‘Life and Death’, Officials Say” National Journal
- “Next Generation of LTE will Let Wireless Operators Aggregate Non-Contiguous Spectrum” Urgent Communications
- “We don’t need to auction the D Block spectrum for public safety” Red State
- “Radio hearing focuses on first responders” News-Leader
March 29, 2011
- “Ham radio operators concerned about losing band” USA Today
- “D Block Reallocation Bill has Vital Support, but Important Questions Persist” Urgent Communications
- “Genachowski to Address Need for NG-911″ Urgent Communications
- “FCC Seeks Comment on Expanded Use of 700 MHz Spectrum” Urgent Communications
- “Public Safety Alliance Pleads for Safety Spectrum Set-Aside” Broadcasting & Cable
March 28, 2011
March 24, 2011
March 23, 2011
March 22, 2011
March 21, 2011
March 18, 2011
March 17, 2011
- “R&D deal enables stress testing of LTE-based public safety comms network” EE Times Europe
- “FCC National Broadband Plan One Year Later: Where Are We Now?” PCMag
- “Syniverse Executive to Help FCC Ensure Nationwide LTE Interoperability for Wireless Public Safety Broadband Network” Business Wire
- “CommScope Helping Ensure Reliability of Next-Gen Public Safety Networks” Business Wire
- “Morgan Wright, Vice President, Global Public Safety Segment at Alcatel-Lucent Joins the APCO International Broadband Committee” PR Newswire
- “Worst to first” American City & County
- “The Other Side of Broadband” Urgent Communications
- “FCC Could Review Commercial Providers’ Emergency Preparedness” Urgent Communications
March 16, 2011
March 15, 2011
March 14, 2011
March 12, 2011
March 11, 2011
March 10, 2011
March 8, 2011
March 7, 2011
March 6, 2011
March 4, 2011
March 3, 2011
- “FCC to Boost Communications for Tribal Lands” Broadcasting & Cable
- “Roberson Report: Commercial Networks can Guarantee Priority Access to Public Safety” Sys-Con Media
March 2, 2011
March 1, 2011
February 26, 2011
February 25, 2011
February 24, 2011
February 23, 2011
- “Motorola & Verizon Ink Public-Safety LTE Deal” Light Reading Mobile
- “King doesn’t close door on SBE concerns” The Hill
- “Significant Questions Exist Regarding 700MHz LTE Equipment” Urgent Communications
February 22, 2011
- “Rep. King’s public safety bill meets concern from broadcast engineers” The Hill
- “ARRL Asks Members to Write in Opposition to HR 607″ ARRL
- “Obama Increases NIST’s FY 2012 budget by 8.9%” Urgent Communications
February 21, 2011
February 20, 2011
February 18, 2011
February 17, 2011
- “Spectrum auction to fund public safety broadband network” Government Computer News
- “Committee hears support for nationwide broadband for first responders” CNN
- “Spectrum Shifts Create Fresh Opportunities” Microwaves & RF
- “Rockefeller: D Block Reallocation Legislation is ‘Highest Priority’” Urgent Communications
- “Hutchison says First Responders must have access to 21st century communications” Trading Markets
February 16, 2011
- “Public Safety Hearing includes a witness against Rockefeller’s plan–testimony preview” The Hill
- “FCC Budgets for an Increase” Radio World
- “National Public Safety Broadband Network Eyed–Again” Government Technology
- “Rockefeller: Public-Safety Bill is Highest Priority” NationalJournal
- “Safeguarding our Future: Building a Nationwide Network for First Responders” Benton Foundation
February 15, 2011
- “NTIA Would Allot $7 Billion for Public Safety Network” The Hill
- “FCC Seeks Budget for new staffers, public safety field work” The Hill
- PODCAST: “PSAC Chair Jeff Johnson shares Obama’s priorities for a Public Safety Broadband Network” Urgent Communications
- “NYC Operates Government-Only Mobile Broadband Network” Urgent Communications
February 14, 2011
- “States Respond to President’s Nationwide Broadband Initiative” CivSource
- “Police Chiefs Applaud Representatives King and Thompson for Introduction of Legislation Allocating D-Block Spectrum to Public Safety” Corrections
- “White House Budget Invest in Innovation, Looks to Wireless for Deficit Reduction” The Hill
- “Commerce Department Spending for Exports to Gain 16% Under Obama’s Budget” Bloomberg
February 12, 2011
February 11, 2011
- “The National Sheriff’s Association Applauds President Obama’s Strong Support for Public Safety” Corrections
- “King Introduces Public Safety Bill” The Hill
- “Obama Broadband Wireless Plan Faces Hurdles” Investors Business Daily
- “Walden sets House Commerce Committee priorities on net neutrality, spectrum, broadband” Washington Post
- “FCC, Obama Administration push for better rural broadband access” CivSource
- “White House details National Broadband Plan” Phone News
- “Reviews are in on the Rockefeller Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act” Fire Engineering
February 10, 2011
- “Obama to Unveil Wireless Broadband Initiative” Wall Street Journal
- “Obama to Unveil Major Wireless Initiative” NextGov
- “Obama to Unveil Wireless Internet Plan” The Washington Post
- “Upton, Walden Question President’s Wireless, Public Safety Proposals” The Hill
- “Obama Outlines Plan for D Block, Public Safety Funding” Urgent Communications
- “Why D-Block Allocation Matters” Police One
February 8, 2011
February 7, 2011
- “Public Safety to Meet with Genachowski” The Hill
- “Telecommunications: Public Safety Sector can Use Shared Network with Commercial Carriers, New Study” Telecommunications.net
- “Tied to cable yet future is wireless” The Australian
- “FCC Urged to Move on Public Safety Plan Despite White House Rejection” The Hill
- “What to Expect in Tech/Telecom this week” The Hill
- “FCC: Presidential Emergency Alerts to be Tested” Federal News Radio
February 6, 2011
February 4, 2011
- “Genachowski Names Spectrum Chief” TV NewsCheck
- “Next Generation 911 Projects Get Going Again” Government Computer News
- “Rockefeller Plans Parkersburg Visit” News and Sentinel
- “FCC Approves LTE for Emergency Responder Network” Broadcast Engineering
February 3, 2011
February 1, 2011
- “It’s Way Past Time to Create a National Wireless Public Safety Network” IT Business Edge
- “Apparent D Block Reallocation Marks the Beginning, not the end, of Public Safety’s Work” Urgent Communications
- “Napolitano: Public Safety Will Get the D Block” Urgent Communications
- “White House Seeks Spectrum for Public Safety” Sci-Tech
January 31, 2011
- “King Statement on Obama Administration Endorsement of D Block Reallocation to Public Safety” House Committee on Homeland Security
- “W.H. Supports Public Safety Network” Business VIDEO
- “White House Supports D Block Reallocation to Public Safety” Fierce Government
- “Alepo Announces Public Safety Controller for LTE Networks” SFGate
- “D Block Auction Sheds Police, Fire Support” The Hill
January 29, 2011
- “Is D Block Allocation to Public Safety Imminent?” Police One
- “Obama Promised Broadband Expansion, But What’s the Plan?” Talking Points Memo
- “FCC Shapes Up Broadband for First Responders” Mobile Dev & Design
- “White House Wants Spectrum for Public Safety” Mobiledia
January 28, 2011
- “FCC Pushes Public Safety Broadband Network” Fire House
- “APCO Forms Broadband Committee” Urgent Communications
- “Anritsu Unveils Handheld Analyzer for Narrowband, Broadband Applications” Urgent Communications
- “White House Wants to Allocate D-Block to Public Safety” The Hill
- “Obama Looks to Drive R&D, Wireless Broadband” CIO Update
- “GOP Torn Between Public Safety, Fiscal Restraint in Public Safety fight” The Hill
January 27, 2011
- “FCC Adopts LTE for National Public Safety Broadband Network” Fierce Government IT
- “Public Safety 700 MHz has come a long way, but more progress is needed” Urgent Communications
- “Lawmaker reiterates call to give D Block to Public Safety” Fire Rescue 1
- “Obama Talks Next-Gen Mobile Broadband, But Can the Networks Handle It?” PC Mag
President Obama, State of the Union 2011, Public Safety Broadband (at 34:00)
State of the Union 2011 Fact Sheet
January 26, 2011
- “Former FEMA Head Witt Holds Capitol Hill Meeting on D Block” Urgent Communications
- “Rockefeller Introduces 700MHz D Block Bill” Urgent Communications
- “Obama to Announce Support for D Block Reallocation, Public Safety Funding in Union Address” Urgent Communications
January 25, 2011
- “OVERNIGHT TECH: Rockefeller Spectrum Bill Expected This Week” The Hill
- “Seybold’s Take: Will the FCC Accomplish Everything on it’s Agenda?” Fierce Wireless
- “Two-Thirds of US Internet User Lack Fast Broadband” Network World
- “Raytheon Plan New L.A. Facility” Los Angeles Business Journal
- “Wireless Auction a Win for Taxpayers” Politico
- “Blackburn to Support a D-Block Auction” The Hill
January 24, 2011
January 21, 2011
- “Baker Leaves Door Open on D-Block Auction” The Hill
- “Stearns Predicts Battle Over D-Block Spectrum” National Journal
January 18, 2011:
- “San Jose Asks FCC to Review 700MHz Spectrum Lease” Urgent Communications
- “LTE for Public Safety—Don’t forget about WiMAX” Gerson Lehrman Group
- “Waxman Counsel: ‘Unclear’ Whether D Block Draft will Resuscitate” The Hill
January 13, 2011:
January 6, 2011:
January 5, 2011:
- “FCC to take on public safety network without addressing D-Block controversy”, The Hill Blog
- “FCC January Agenda includes public safety item”, National Journal—Tech Daily Dose
January 4, 2011:
- “Will narrow banding rules impact LTE deployment?” Urgent Communications
- “Former FEMA Director discusses ways to improve first responder communications”, Security Director News
December 21, 2010:
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