The FCC Wireless and Public Safety bureaus asked for comments...
The FCC Wireless and Public Safety bureaus asked for comments on “concerns and issues” raised by the intentional interruption of CMRS service by government authorities for the purposes of protecting public safety. The notice makes specific reference to a service…
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cut off by the Bay Area Rapid Transit authority in August aimed at preventing a political demonstration on the platform of a downtown San Francisco station. BART subsequently adopted a policy on when it can shut down wireless service (CD Nov 29 p13). While the important function that wireless service plays in protecting public safety is undisputed, some commentators, including some law enforcement personnel, have raised concerns that wireless networks can be used in ways that put the public’s safety at risk, the notice said. “Concerns, for example, that wireless service could be used to trigger the detonation of an explosive device or to organize the activities of a violent flash mob have led public authorities in the United States and abroad to consider interrupting wireless service.” Comments are due April 30, replies May 30.