Do you know that FirstNet finally has its own web-site? It is FirstNet.gov, and you can find out about the FirstNet Board meetings, hiring, and what is going on. the Web-site appears to be well done and hopefully will continue to be updated in a timely manner. A mixed bag of news this week, lots of LTE activity in other parts of the world, the U.S. broadcasters are at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference in Las Vegas this week and there are some interesting news stories coming out of the NAB regarding the incentive auctions. The FCC Chairman addressed the attendees, and the NAB executives weighed in on the auctions also. Everyone is posturing to get into what they perceive as their best position as plans for the reverse auction move forward.
Andy Sprint Corporation (NYSE:S): 4G LTE Set To Catch The Speed In Rural America – USA Stock Report via Google AlertsApr 7 08:564G LTE roll out to rural America is the step taken in the same direction. It complements well the company previously plan to add a 700 MHZ Band 12, …
The Public Safety LTE & Mobile Broadband Market: 2014 – 2020 – DigitalJournal.com via Google Alerts Apr 11 07:14 With spectrum already allocated, public safety agencies in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the U.S have already begun to operate private LTE networks. …
US NTIA’s plan to end ICANN contract puts Internet freedom at risk, critics say – Network World via Google Alerts Apr 11 04:35 The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s …
FCC defends criticism from broadcasters and says OTT is good news – TelecomTV Apr 9 11:02 The chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission sought to reassure national broadcasters that they were not being cast aside in favour of wireless and broadband companies, and that the broadcast industry still has a significant role to play. Guy Daniels reports.
Public Safety And Homeland Security Bureau Provides Guidance To 700 MHz Narrowband State … – benton.org via Google Alerts Apr 8 01:44 The Federal Communications Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland …
NAB president to FCC: Stop favoring broadband – CNET via Google Alerts Apr 8 01:19 Five years after the technology was standardized to provide mobile TV and three years after the industry organization Dyle was formed to promote it, …
TV Gets No Respect in a Broadband World – TheStreet.com via Google Alerts Apr 7 23:59 The Federal Communications Commission, Smith said, has for more than 10 …
Global Mobile Broadband Market in Public Safety Report – PR Newswire UK (press release … – landlineman.com via Google Alerts Apr 11 08:20 Telecommunications Specialist. « Australia’s grand vision for a national broadband network has shrunk… BT ExpressRoute offers direct, secure, …
Public Safety Bureau, Transactions Accepted for Filing, 04/09/14 | FCC.gov – fcc.gov via Google Alerts Apr 11 00:01 PUBLIC NOTICE. Federal Communications Commission. News Media Information 202 / 418-0500. th 445 12. St., S.W.. Internet: http://www.fcc.gov.
Federal Register | Public Inspection: Service Rules Governing Public Safety Narrowband … – federalregister.gov via Google Alerts Apr 10 23:10 Service Rules Governing Public Safety Narrowband Operations in the 769-775/799-805 MHz Bands. An unpublished Rule by the Federal …
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is April 13-19 (APCO – Association of Public … – wn.com via Google Alerts Apr 10 23:10 Source: APCO – Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International Inc) Alexandria, VA – Communities across the U.S. will recognize …
Lessons Learned From National EAS Test to Spur Rulemaking – Radio World via Google Alerts Apr 10 18:10 David Simpson, chief of the FCC’s Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau. That work “will lay the groundwork for future regular testing,” he said.
Mexico to Build Wholesale Mobile Network in 700 MHz Band | IP Carrier – blogspot.com via Google Alerts Apr 10 15:59 When the cost of building a new broadband access network is high, regulators and Internet service providers alike will consider wholesale …
APCO International Announces Recipients of 2014 Leadership in Policy Awards – Wn – World News – wn.com via Google Alerts Apr 10 13:58 Source: APCO – Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International Inc) Winners to be honored at APCO’s Annual Awards Dinner in …
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is April 13-19 | Public Safety … – APCO International – apcointl.org via Google Alerts Apr 10 13:58 Alexandria, VA — Communities across the U.S. will recognize those who help save lives in times of personal or national crisis during National Public …
Comcast Mulls Becoming a Mobile Operator :: Mobile Broadband Strategies :: Yankee Group – yankeegroup.com via Google Alerts Apr 10 11:00 As part of its latest filing with the FCC concerning its proposed merger with Time Warner Cable, Comcast inserted a big carrot. Should the merger be …
LTE Mobile Broadband – Motorola Solutions EMEA – – motorolasolutions.com via Google Alerts Apr 10 11:00 The Motorola Public Safety LTE network supports FirstNet Band 14 operation for mobile broadband use.
U.S Cellular adds over 1000 new 4G LTE cell sites and markets in 2014 – MENAFN.com – menafn.com via Google Alerts Apr 10 07:46 King Street Wireless currently holds 700 MHz wireless spectrum in 27 states and is partnering with U.S Cellular to deliver high-speed 4G LTE service …
Apco 25 – Ebooks Pdf Download – e-bookspdf.org via Google Alerts Apr 10 07:46 project 25 home page apco project 25 standards for public safety digital radio …
APCO Remembers Boston Marathon Bombing | Public Safety Communications – apcointl.org via Google Alerts Apr 10 07:46 APCO would like to recognize all those affected by the tragic bombings that occurred at the finish line of the Boston Marathon nearly one year ago.
Corker, Colleagues Seek Answers from Administration on Internet Transition – PoliticalNews.me via Google Alerts Apr 10 06:15 and 32 of their Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), seeking …
MissionCritical Communications, Radio Resource International, and Public Safety Report … – rrmediagroup.com via Google Alerts Apr 9 00:18 FCC Denies Port Authority Waiver Request, Construction Extension (4/8/14) The FCC denied a waiver request and dismissed as moot a construction …
FirstNet Partnerships – Andrew Seybold, Inc Apr 8 18:01 The power co-ops would like wireless network access for their smart grid work, for smart meters, and of course, to sell fixed and/or mobile services to their rural customers. These power companies have feet on the street, trucks that service their rural customers, high-tension and other poles that could be used for cell sites, and right of ways that could be used for fiber backhaul or for microwave links. Rural operators want to provide LTE…
Comcast Makes Its Case To The FCC For Time Warner Cable Acquisition Approval – TechCrunch Apr 8 15:22 A few months ago, Comcast announced its plans to purchase Time Warner Cable in one of the biggest acquisitions in the broadband or pay TV market. In a filing sent to the FCC and an extensive blog post today, Comcast made its pitch to government regulators, providing all the reasons that they should approve its latest massive acquisition.
Research and Markets: Public Safety Spectrum Report – How to Meet the Broadband Needs of Public Safety Users? – Business Wire Apr 8 12:10 DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/87nn2g/public_safety) has announced the addition of the “Public Safety Spectrum – How to Meet the Broadband Needs of Public Safety Users?” report to their offering. This study details existing spectrum allocation for public safety services. It presents the requirements for broadband services and the corresponding spectrum needs of public safety users. The use of commercial LTE networks by public safety use
One of the biggest reasons you have no choice when it comes to home broadband – Boy Genius Report Apr 7 11:50 According to data from the Federal Communications Commission, about one-third of households in the United States have no choice when it comes to home broadband service. In other words, if they want reasonably fast home Internet service and they live in an area with access to wireline broadband, there is only one company they can pay. Another 37% of American households have a choice between just two Internet service providers for home broadband, which is defined by the FCC as Internet service with download speeds of just 4Mbps or more. Why is the current state of home Internet service such…
Government Sells 700-MHz Spectrum to Digicel – Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service via Google AlertsApr 5 11:56“It therefore represents a cost-effective option to deploy fourth generation (4G) technologies such as Long Term