Tuesday, November 29, 2011

  • Reallocates the D Block spectrum for public safety use
  • Encourages sharing of public safety network spectrum and infrastructure by promoting spectrum and network sharing opportunities as part of negotiated public-private partnerships
  • Requires a reasonable transition to the flexible and more efficient use of 700 MHz narrowband spectrum.
  • Ensure the availability of devices capable of operating in the public safety broadband spectrum
  • Establish a private, non-profit entity, the Public Safety Broadband Corporation, as the national governance vehicle
  • Based upon a single, national network architecture that evolves with technological advancements.
  • Subject to an open competitive bidding process designed to ensure that multiple equipment and technology vendors
  • Maximizing use of the network infrastructure and expertise of commercial mobile data service providers and ensuring reliance upon open commercial standards
  • Provides robust mechanisms for state and local public safety input
  • Establishes a Public Safety Trust Fund to disburse funds from the auctions

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