Lot’s going on within the FirstNet world, and from what I have heard the discussion about Mission Critical Voice being available on the FirstNet Network by 2018 is once again making the rounds. I will have more to say about this next week but for now my concern is that those who are pushing Mission Critical Voice on the FirstNet system are playing directly into the hands of those in Congress who took the T-Band away from Public Safety and would like nothing better than to take the rest of the existing LMR spectrum back and figure out a way of monetizing it. This issue is 10% technology and 90% politics and those pushing the technology don’t seem to be aware of the political consequences of doing so. Have a great week-end Andy
FirstNet putting together two key network RFPs, solicits possible board members – techinvestornews.com via Google AlertsMay 7 16:01The First Responders Network Authority is preparing two future requests for proposals (RFPs) related to the rollout of the national public-safety …
APCO International Awards Leaders in Public Safety Policy | Public Safety Communications – apcointl.org via Google Alerts May 8 12:59 Federal Communications Commission. Since 2006, Timothy May has been a Policy Analyst in the Policy & Licensing Division of the FCC’s Public …
Utilities in Canada Make Case for 700 MHz Public-Safety … – Radio Resource Magazine: OnlyOnline – rrmediagroup.com via Google Alerts May 8 08:58 If the proposed D block is allocated, Canada’s public-safety users will have the same spectrum dedicated for a broadband network as the U.S. has …
FirstNet TJ Kennedy APCO | First Responder Network Authority – firstnet.gov via Google Alerts May 7 16:01 Yesterday was the start of the 4th annual APCO International Public Safety Broadband Summit in Washington, DC. This year’s summit focuses on the …
FirstNet takes critical step in preparation for state, territory meetings – Fierce Mobile Government via Google Alerts May 7 01:57 … nationwide wireless broadband network for public safety agencies last …
Kennedy: FirstNet needs industry cooperation – Fierce Mobile Government via Google Alerts May 6 19:05 Collaboration between industry and FirstNet, and among vendors themselves, will be key to a successful rollout of the broadband network for first …
FirstNet Hires a CTO – Emergency Management via Google Alerts May 3 00:58 On April 28, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) announced the …
MissionCritical Communications, Radio Resource International, and Public Safety Report … – rrmediagroup.com via Google Alerts May 9 01:58 FCC Denies Utility’s Request for More Time in 800 MHz Rebanding (5/8/14) The FCC denied an extension request from Southern California Edison …
Talking FirstNet with IT Executives from All Levels of Government | First Responder Network Authority – firstnet.gov via Google Alerts May 8 19:58 Guest Blog Post by Jim Gwinn, FirstNet Chief Information Officer Security, …
Public Safety Bureau Weekly Market-Based Accepted for Filing, 5/7/14 | FCC.gov – fcc.gov via Google Alerts May 8 17:02 a a a High Contrast Translate · Federal Communications Commission …
The DOD is doing satellite uplink testing with a narrow band transmission … – SBE Chapter 54 – sbe54.org via Google Alerts May 8 14:59 The DOD is doing satellite uplink testing with a narrow band transmission throughout the 2GHz BAS band until August-September. The DOD Uplink …
Public Safety Communications | Anritsu Application Note – apcointl.org via Google Alerts May 8 05:57 Julius Genachowski FCC Says PSAPs Must Be Able to Receive 9-1-1 Texts November 23, 2010 …
Lemko Demonstrates 700 MHz Band Class 12 and 17 Interoperability – Press Release. – pressreleaseheadlines.com via Google Alerts May 8 01:58 Lemko LTE provides a DiMoWiNe (distributed mobile wireless network) solution …
Power Line Communications: Theory and Applications for Narrowband and … – Queclogic.com – queclogic.com via Google Alerts May 8 00:34 Power Line Communications: Theory and Applications for Narrowband and Broadband Communications over Power Lines (repost). May 7, 2014 …
Internet Firms Disagree With FCC Broadband Rules – WSJ: Technology May 7 20:45 More than 100 Internet companies and two commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission disagree with Chairman Tom Wheeler’s plan to regulate broadband providers.
Enhancing Mobile Broadband Spectrum In Rural America and related news :: BizNewsIndex.com – biznewsindex.com via Google Alerts May 7 18:58 NEW YORK (TheStreet) — In the upcoming incentive auction for wireless spectrum, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks to advance …
Net neutrality ruling scaring VCs away from investing in certain startups – Network World Fusion May 7 17:00 Venture capitalists are already wary of investing in startups that would require high-performance broadband speeds out of concern that the FCC's expected net neutrality ruling will increase their operational costs, MIT's Technology Review reported today.
Critics Pan FCC Chairman’s Net Neutrality Tough Talk – PageSay – pagesay.com via Google Alerts May 7 14:06 Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler is talking tough about the future of the Internet. Last week he promised to broadband …
FirstNet’s Kennedy talks about RFP process – FloridaNet Home – memberclicks.net via Google Alerts May 7 08:57 … impact the proposed nationwide broadband network for public safety, FirstNet Deputy General Manager TJ Kennedy said during a speech today.
Utilities remain a potentially ideal broadband partner to public safety, FirstNet – Urgent Communications via Google Alerts May 6 13:02 For those not familiar with utility communications, the sector has long …
Mozilla proposes new version of net neutrality rules – Network World Fusion May 6 09:01 The U.S. Federal Communications Commission should reclassify portions of broadband networks as regulated, common-carrier services to preserve net neutrality protections, Mozilla has said in a new petition to the agency.
Motorola Posts Disappointing Q1 On Government Slowdown, Narrowbanding – Kontactor – News – kontactor.com via Google Alerts May 6 00:57 Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) recently announced a weak set of Q1 2014 results as government revenues fell 11% and operating profits fell by 21% [ …
Public-safety broadband network under consideration – Lake Expo via Google Alerts May 5 14:59 CAMDENTON, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced a series of meetings with the public safety / first responder …
9-1-1 Access on VoIP Greatly Advances Public Safety – E9-1-1 Institute – Docstoc – docstoc.com via Google Alerts May 5 11:59 … Public Safety Washington, D.C.—The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today directed providers of IP- based communications services, …
Public meetings to explore new network for public safety – News Tribune Mobile – newstribune.com via Google Alerts May 5 08:58 DPS grant helps with implementation of nationwide broadband for first responders …
OVERCOMING” Barriers to Interoperability for Public Safety – The Wireless Innovation Forum – winnforum.org via Google Alerts May 5 01:57 End-goal is a public safety interoperable mobile broadband communications network that meets the following conditions: – Nation-wide interoperability.
The Intriguing World of First Responder Network Authority — FirstNet – 248271 – IDC – idc.com via Google Alerts May 2 14:04 The Intriguing World of First Responder Network Authority — FirstNet …
FirstNet Delivers State Consultation Packages | First Responder Network Authority – firstnet.gov via Google Alerts May 2 06:59 Over the last year, FirstNet has worked with the state single points of contact, legislators, public safety and industry leaders, and other stakeholders to …
FCC Chairman Wheeler pledges support for municipal broadband network efforts – Lightwave May 2 06:30 In an address to attendees at the National Cable and Telecommunications Association’s (NCTA) The Cable Show in Los Angeles yesterday, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler expressed strong support for the right of municipalities to supply broadband services using their own networks. Wheeler pledged to “preempt” state laws that restrict the construction and operation of such networks.
Net Neutrality Ruling Scaring VCs Away From Investing in Certain Startups – CIO May 7 17:00 Venture capitalists are already wary of investing in startups that would require high-performance broadband speeds out of concern that the FCC’s expected net neutrality ruling will increase their operational costs, MIT’s Technology Review reported today.
Regulatory Innovation and Technology Evolution Continuing to Meet 1000x Data Challenge – Wireless Developer Network May 2 12:03 The United States FCC recent action to repurpose the 1755–1780 MHz band for commercial mobile broadband paired in auction with the 2155–2180 MHz band is one very important step to meet consumers’ rising demand for mobile broadband
Enhancing Mobile Broadband Spectrum in Rural America – TheStreet May 7 18:00 FCC should not limit AT&T, Verizon in spectrum auction — companies that have actually announced plans to serve more of rural America — in favor of companies like Sprint, T-Mobile with non-existent investment commitments.
Net neutrality ruling scaring VCs away from investing in certain startups – Network World Fusion May 7 13:00 Venture capitalists are already wary of investing in startups that would require high-performance broadband speeds out of concern that the FCC’s expected net neutrality ruling will increase their operational costs, MIT’s Technology Review reported