Public Safety

FCC Unveils Order Allowing FirstNet to Operate in 4.9 GHz Band

Opponents said the decision 'will be challenged and will be litigated.'

Jake Neenan

Oct 22, 2024 — 3 min read

Photo of Kenneth Corey, chairman of the Coalition for Emergency Response and Critical Infrastructure from the coalition's website

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2024 – The Federal Communications Commission released an order Tuesday that would give AT&T’s FirstNet access to portions of the 4.9 GigaHertz band.

The order would allow a band manager, once selected by the agency, to apply for a nationwide license and to enter into a sharing agreement allowing FirstNet, the nationwide first responder network operated by AT&T, to operate in any unassigned portions of the band. Incumbent license holders would be able to enter similar arrangements with FirstNet if they choose.

Opponents of the plan were not happy.

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