Spectrum
D.C. Circuit Upholds FCC Plan to Open More Public Safety Spectrum to FirstNet
The 3-0 decision said FirstNet could operate outside the 700 MHz band
Spectrum
The 3-0 decision said FirstNet could operate outside the 700 MHz band
NTIA
The agency is looking to make more spectrum available to AT&T-operated FirstNet.
Spectrum
Oral arguments in the case haven't been scheduled.
Public Safety
The office said the reports resulted in a change of leadership at FirstNet Authority.
Spectrum
Groups in favor of the move are also suing; they want the agency to move faster.
Spectrum
A public safety group proposed increasing power levels in the 4.9 GHz band, which AT&T is set to gain access to.
Public Safety
The agency moved in October to allow AT&T's FirstNet to access the band.
Public Safety
Opponents said the decision 'will be challenged and will be litigated.'
FCC
Allowing AT&T's public safety network access to the 4.9 GHz band would be a substantial windfall, according to Verizon.
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