Just reallocating the 700 MHz D-block to public safety agencies w...
Just reallocating the 700 MHz D-block to public safety agencies will not satisfy demands for a fully-funded national public safety network, the National Emergency Number Association said in a letter released Wednesday. NENA and other public safety groups met…
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at New York City police headquarters last week, to discuss their disagreement over the future of the D-block, but without reaching an agreement. “Our colleagues in public safety have asked us to support a reallocation to public safety of the 700 MHz D Block,” said the letter to eight other public safety organizations signed by NENA’s leaders. “Many public safety organizations believe this to be the best option to achieve a public safety nationwide wireless broadband network. Legislation to this effect has been proposed. However, while the current draft legislation addresses public safety spectrum needs, it does not explicitly consider long-term, recurring funding needs.”