Congress Weighs 4.9 GHz Public Safety Band's Future

Congress is considering the future of the 4.9 GHz public safety spectrum band as the First Responder Network Authority's authorization nears expiration. Options include codifying current FCC rules, returning control to local agencies, enabling spectrum sharing for new uses like unmanned aircraft, or auctioning the spectrum, with stakeholders including public safety agencies and telecom providers divided.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.