What is often lost in the debate over the fate of the D-Block is the proven reliability of commercial networks. Indeed a great divide exists between the perception by some in the public safety community, [...]
For months, all angles of the D Block debate have been argued by public safety organizations, commercial carriers and legislators, but one issue remains unexamined -- network maintenance. If the D Block is allocated to [...]
The Rural Telecommunications Group (RTG) heartily applauds President Obama’s announcement today introducing the Wireless Innovation and Infrastructure Initiative. In addition to releasing 500 MHz of additional spectrum for commercial use in the next decade, the [...]
When it comes to the ongoing debate over the fate of the D Block, many public safety officials have contended that public safety requirements could not be met in a shared network environment. Will firefighters [...]
Public safety is a core function of local government. The vast majority of law enforcement, firefighters, emergency personnel and first responders are employed by state and local governments. Unfortunately, some in Congress support a government [...]
RTG's Technology Advisor, Art Prest, has been informed by Chairman Genachowski of his appointment to serve on the Emergency Response Interoperability Center (ERIC) Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) as a representative of RTG. ERIC's mission [...]
RTG enthusiastically supports President Obama’s pledge to bring next generation high-speed wireless coverage to 98% of all Americans within the next five years. Increasing the availability of mobile broadband services will boost rural economies and [...]
After 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, America’s first responders were unable to use their communications devices. Public safety found their networks down and incompatible with the available commercial networks. After years of failed efforts, we are [...]
The Rural Telecommunications Group (RTG) filed comments yesterday opposing the proposed transfer of 700 MHz licenses from D&E Investments, Inc. (D&E), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Windstream Corporation (Windstream), to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (New [...]
FCC's approval of the transaction must come with specific conditions The Rural Telecommunications Group, Inc. (“RTG”) is deeply concerned about the anti-competitive affects of AT&T Inc.'s (“AT&T”) proposed acquisition of 700MHz spectrum from Qualcomm Inc. [...]