FCC Revisits Public Safety Network

posted May 14, 2008, 3:32 PM   by Eric M. Zeman

The FCC has said it is going to attempt once more to build a nationwide public safety network with the unsold D block from the recent 700 MHz spectrum auction. The FCC has asked the public to comment on the matter and is looking for ideas on how to make the public safety network an attractive option for potential investors. The previous plan was cited by lawmakers as being too risky an investment for private sector companies. The FCC hopes a new plan can be developed, and the spectrum can be used to standardize emergency communications across the country.

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