Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an Order that establishes new rules to facilitate the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1).
APCO Discusses ECCs’ Needs for NG9-1-1 With FCC Staff
APCO met with representatives of the Federal Communications Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to discuss the FCC’s proposed rules to facilitate Next Generation 9-1-1.
APCO Responds to Comments in FCC Proceeding on Next Generation 9-1-1
On September 8, APCO filed reply comments regarding the FCC’s proposed rules to facilitate the transition to NG9-1-1.
APCO and Others Oppose Request to Waive 6 GHz Protections
On September 7, APCO joined several organizations in opposing a request by Extreme Networks to waive certain protections for 6 GHz licensees.
FCC Instructs 6 GHz Temporary Fixed Station Licensees to Register in ULS
On September 6, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau announced that the FCC’s Universal Licensing System (ULS) will now accept applications for temporary fixed stations operating in the 6 GHz band.
APCO Files Comments in FCC Proceeding to Facilitate the Transition to Next Generation 9-1-1
On August 9, APCO filed comments with the FCC regarding proposed rules to facilitate the transition to NG9-1-1.
APCO Continues Efforts to Protect 6 GHz Public Safety Spectrum
APCO and other organizations representing users of the 6 GHz band met with FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s office to discuss actions the FCC should take to ensure public safety agencies and other users of the 6 GHz band are protected from interference from unlicensed devices.
FCC Regulatory Update
Senior officials from the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau provided updates on agency regulations impacting 9-1-1, including public safety spectrum, location-based routing, 9-1-1 location accuracy, network resiliency, and outage reporting.
APCO 2023: Second General Business Session
APCO International’s new second vice president is Mark Spross of the Oregon chapter, selected by the assembled membership at the second General Business Session of APCO 2024 held Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee.
APCO Continues Efforts to Protect 6 GHz Public Safety Spectrum
APCO and other organizations FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s office to discuss actions the FCC should take to ensure public safety agencies and other users of the 6 GHz band are protected from interference from unlicensed devices.
