National Communications System (NCS) issued clarification Tues. t...
National Communications System (NCS) issued clarification Tues. that Verizon Wireless had not “officially” received contract to carry out short-term wireless priority access service (PAS) contract in cities such as N.Y. and Washington. “Verizon Wireless will be the one receiving…
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the tasking,” NCS said. Govt. officials had said Mon. that Verizon had been chosen to establish system for priority access for national security and federal, state and local emergency officials. After market closed Mon., Verizon Wireless, which hadn’t commented on earlier news reports, issued statement saying talks still were continuing on final deal. “We are currently in discussions with the federal government about providing priority access to emergency workers during times of a national emergency,” carrier said. “Some media reports suggesting a deal has been struck between Verizon Wireless and the government, however, are premature.” Verizon said it hoped to reach agreement “soon” and to resolve technological and regulatory issues. Verizon Wireless has waiver request pending at FCC on certain PAS capabilities. It said it remained “committed” to industrywide solution. NCS said Verizon hadn’t committed to have first wireless PAS system in place in 60 days. “The service could be deployed within 60 days if all technical, operational and implementation considerations are met,” NCS said.