The FCC issued details for its hoped-for public safety wireless broadband network on Wednesday. Bureau chief James Barnett noted that the FCC is asking for between $12 billion and $16 billion to fund the program, which also seeks approval of a next-generation 911 emergency service. The FCC also examined technical design, operation and evolution of the nationwide network to be based on 700 MHz spectrum.
For more information, go toInformationWeek’s article.
FCC Seeks up to $16 Billion for Public Safety Broadband Network
by News Report on March 18, 2010
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