Public Safety Bureau Seeks Comment on FirstNet Proposal on Band 14
The FCC Public Safety Bureau sought comment on an Oct. 20 letter from FirstNet detailing plans to clear incumbent systems from Band 14 (758-769/788-799 MHz), the spectrum that the authority is using to build its network (see 1510220032). As part…
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of the letter, FirstNet asked the FCC to grant licenses or other authorizations in the band only with the condition that “no operation on Band 14 be permitted without the express consent of FirstNet after July 31, 2017.” The bureau said Thursday it had already sought comment on related issues, but “we believe that seeking expedited comment on FirstNet’s more specific request will help ensure a complete and comprehensive record, and is consistent with FirstNet’s expectation of release of a Federal Funding Opportunity for its related grant program in early 2016.” Comments are to be due 14 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.