Frontline Proposal for First Responder Network

FRONTLINE PROPOSAL FOR FIRST RESPONDER NETWORK
[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
Frontline Wireless proposes to bid on spectrum in the upcoming 700 mHz auction, which is the spectrum being reclaimed for government/private use when broadcasters are concentrated in the lower band for digital broadcasting. Frontline Wireless is telling the FCC that if it can win at least 10 channels worth of spectrum adjacent to the 12 mHz of that public safety spectrum earmarked for broadband communications, it can develop a nationwide network that will be available for first responders but can be used by commercial interests when there is not an emergency. Per Congress' instructions in the DTV transition bill passed in late 2005, the FCC has proposed setting aside 24 mHz of spectrum from the auction to be used for public safety communications, with 12 mHz going to broadband communications and 12 mHz to narrowband voice communications.
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