FCC Seeks Input on Spectrum for Emergency Responders

The FCC is conducting a study to assess the short-term and long-term spectrum needs of emergency response providers. Specifically, the Commission is considering whether to allocate additional portions of the electromagnetic spectrum for Federal, State, and local emergency response providers, including whether or not an additional allocation of spectrum in the 700 megahertz band should be granted by Congress to such emergency response providers.


The FCC is seeking public input regarding the need for, operation, and administration of a potential nationwide interoperable broadband mobile communications network. Comments are due by 28-April-2005.http://ww.fcc.gov