RFSTUF

Fact Sheet on the Wireless Innovation and Public Safety Act of 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