...The most difficult thing to prognosticate about is what will happen with the 700-MHz D Block and the shared public/private spectrum, as well as the AWS-3 spectrum, because we do not know who will be filling the commissioner seats on the FCC, nor do we know how much of a role the new administration and congress will play. We do know that the new administration has said broadband for all who live in the United States is a priority, but that is one of about a thousand priorities for this administration and it will take some time to learn about its ideas. Meanwhile, I have written a white paper about broadband for all and it is available on our website. I don't believe broadband for all is about technology or spectrum, but rather about two very different economic issues.
I hope the new FCC will take a new, fresh look at the 700-MHz shared spectrum proposal and work with the first responder community and not simply plow ahead. I know this project continues to be delayed, which is not good news for the industry or first responders, but at this point and with our current economic situation, perhaps a little more time is in order to thoroughly examine what would be best for all concerned. The decision to move ahead or to try a different approach should be made only after careful consideration. This is not something to be listed as a crowning achievement of someone's term in office. ...
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