Alabama Group Opposes FirstNet Control of 4.9 GHz Band
The Alabama First Responders Wireless Commission (AFRWC) became the latest group opposing a Public Safety Spectrum Alliance push to give FirstNet access to the 4.9 GHz band. “The AFRWC appreciates the PSSA's efforts to preserve the 4.9 GHz band for…
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public safety use but does not support the award of a nationwide license to the FirstNet Authority,” a filing posted Friday in docket 07-100 said. It said Alabama has 28 licenses that the FCC issued for public safety use. “AFRWC understands the Commission's goal for the 4.9 GHz band is to retain local control, use the band more, and preserve its public safety nature.”