Ensuring that emergency communications are enabled with broadband is the next frontier in public safety.
Broadband Live
This panel will examine how policymakers, network operators, and public safety officials are navigating the evolving role of broadband in emergency response.
Public Safety
Updated bill language would still increase NTIA oversight of FirstNet Authority.
Public Safety
CalChiefs and nonprofit Wi-Fi Alliance oppose NextNav's GPS project, citing public safety concerns.
Greenland
Trump's Greenland gambit exposed Denmark's failures and Europe's dangerous reliance on Chinese telecom equipment across NATO infrastructure, a consultant said.
NTIA
The bipartisan bill will now move to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Public Safety
There was bipartisan support in both chambers for more NTIA oversight.
Public Safety
House lawmakers also circulated draft legislation that would give NTIA more power over FirstNet authority.
Mississippi
Winter Storm Fern knocked out 10% of the Magnolia State’s cellular capacity; minimal outages across 10 other states were reported to the FCC
Public Safety
Disagreement on FirstNet’s future is brewing ahead of a Senate hearing next week.
Public Safety
All 10 bills passed out of the markup, but measures addressing permitting reform only passed on party-line votes.
Public Safety
Both groups are suing the FCC to prevent FirstNet, operated by AT&T, from accessing more spectrum.
Public Safety
Analyst Blair Levin said the inquiry was unlikely to spur new wireless regulations.
Public Safety
The six public safety communications bills were advanced on a bipartisan basis.
Public Safety
Four Republicans warn FCC to proceed with caution as it explores GPS alternatives
Public Safety
Bills propose federal grants for next-gen 911, enhanced satellite alerts, and improved FCC reporting
Social Media
Democrats warn the proposals would override stronger state privacy laws.
