TIA also called for full reimbursement of narrowband relocation costs as well as endorsed granting flexibility to D Block licensee(s) and the PSBL to negotiate network sharing charges, increased hardening levels, and interoperability requirements. Finally, TIA requested clarity on data rates set in the FCC’s proposed D Block rules. TIA lauded the FCC for attempting to provide greater detail about the responsibilities of the 700 MHz, D Block licensee(s) and the PSBL in an effort to create increased incentive for private investment in the D Block with a shared public safety network structure. TIA urged the FCC to reduce or eliminate its proposed minimum bid of $750 million, given the current economic crisis.
Satnews Daily
November 3rd, 2008
D Block Minimum Bid Should Be Lowered, Urges TIA...
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has urged the FCC to reduce or eliminate its proposed D Block minimum bid. The TIA stated public safety officials must be allowed to select commercial devices and applications that meet Public Safety Broadband Licensee (PSBL) specifications.
TIA also called for full reimbursement of narrowband relocation costs as well as endorsed granting flexibility to D Block licensee(s) and the PSBL to negotiate network sharing charges, increased hardening levels, and interoperability requirements. Finally, TIA requested clarity on data rates set in the FCC’s proposed D Block rules. TIA lauded the FCC for attempting to provide greater detail about the responsibilities of the 700 MHz, D Block licensee(s) and the PSBL in an effort to create increased incentive for private investment in the D Block with a shared public safety network structure. TIA urged the FCC to reduce or eliminate its proposed minimum bid of $750 million, given the current economic crisis.
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TIA also called for full reimbursement of narrowband relocation costs as well as endorsed granting flexibility to D Block licensee(s) and the PSBL to negotiate network sharing charges, increased hardening levels, and interoperability requirements. Finally, TIA requested clarity on data rates set in the FCC’s proposed D Block rules. TIA lauded the FCC for attempting to provide greater detail about the responsibilities of the 700 MHz, D Block licensee(s) and the PSBL in an effort to create increased incentive for private investment in the D Block with a shared public safety network structure. TIA urged the FCC to reduce or eliminate its proposed minimum bid of $750 million, given the current economic crisis.