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Public safety is calling the FCC’s 4.9 decision a major win
In a unanimous, bipartisan, 4-0 decision, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is bolstering
public safety’s use of the historically underutilized 4.9 GHz spectrum band. The new rules safeguard
incumbent operations, establish a process to select a band manager, and make the spectrum available to
the FirstNet Authority for 5G deployment on the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (FirstNet).
PSSA Encourages Appointment of Commissioner Brendan Carr as Next Federal Communications Commission Chairman
Today the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) sent a letter to the Trump transition team strongly encouraging them to appoint Commissioner Brendan Carr as the next Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission on his first day in office.
The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance commends the FCC on its decision today to approve new FCC rules contained in WP Docket No. 07-100
The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA), a coalition of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA), commends the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on its decision today to approve new FCC rules contained in WP Docket No. 07-100. This amendment to Part 90 of the Commission’s Rules seeks to protect public safety operations in the 4.9 GHz spectrum band.
Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) and the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) Host Webinar for all Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (SWICs) to Discuss the 4.9 GHz Spectrum
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) stands ready to help the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) improve real-time communications with its own law enforcement agency and partnering agencies in all levels of government — in order to boost patient and staff safety at the VA’s 1300-plus health care facilities.
PSBTA Offers Communications Support to VAPolice to Improve Patient, Staff Safety
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) stands ready to help the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) improve real-time communications with its own law enforcement agency and partnering agencies in all levels of government — in order to boost patient and staff safety at the VA’s 1300-plus health care facilities.
Missouri Valley Division Alert: Important Information for Immediate Dissemination
We must advocate for the continuity of public safety operations by protecting the 4.9 GHz spectrum from potential commercial or non-public safety use.
FirstNet Chair Listening to FirstNet Users at Vision 2023
As the name suggests, the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association’s Vision FirstNet Users Summit (PSBTA, Vision 2023) is all about FirstNet. This is why heavyweights such as Chief Richard Carrizzo, FirstNet Authority Board Chair and Chief of the Southern Platte Fire Protection District in Kansas City, Missouri made a point of attending this year’s conference. It was held at the South Point Spa and Casino in Las Vegas, September 25 to 28, 2023.
SBC’s Foley: In-Building Coverage Problems Getting Worse
Being able to get signals in and out of buildings is a top priority for first responders. This is why the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association’s Vision FirstNet Users Summit (PSBTA, Vision 2023) focused on this issue during its Las Vegas conference. The event was held at the South Point Spa and Casino September 25 to 28, 2023.
IAFC President Chief Butler at Vision 2023: “Interoperability Matters”
Fairfax County Fire Chief and IAFC President John Butler had one clear, unequivocal message for Vision 2023 attendees on September, 26, 2023: “Interoperability matters.”
Fire Marshal Jim McKay has Great Expectations for Vision 2023
It’s his first time here, and he has great expectations for what he’ll get out of the experience. These phrases sum up the perspective of First Marshal Jim McKay of the Monarch Fire Protection District (Chesterfield, Missouri), as he attends the Vision FirstNet Users Summit (Vision 2023) in Las Vegas. Hosted by the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) at the South Point Spa and Casino from September 25 to 28, 2023, Vision 2023 is the top public safety industry event for all things FirstNet.
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