700 MHz issues are perplexing 

By Donny Jackson

In the wake of another apparently failed attempt to clear the 700 MHz band, it's hard to believe that the transition to digital television looked like a relatively easy win for everybody a decade ago...

800 MHz ‘Road Show’ registration deadline looms 

The registration deadline for the first 800 MHz Traveling Road Show developed by IWCE—which produces the land mobile radio industry’s largest trade show...

Powell asks Congress for 800 MHz help 

By Donny Jackson

FCC Chairman Michael Powell this week told a Senate committee that Congress could clarify a difficult public-policy issue if it would pass legislation...

Nextel: No 800 MHz decision this week 

By Donny Jackson

Nextel Communications will not announce today whether it will accept the terms of the FCC order calling for it to contribute at least $4.8 billion worth...

Nextel won't decide on 800 MHz plan this week, exec says 

Donny Jackson

MONTREAL--Nextel Communications will not decide until at least next week whether it will accept the FCC’s order to pay for rebanding in the 800 MHz frequencies...

Vendors look to cash in on 800 MHz rebanding 

Glenn Bischoff

MONTREAL—While Nextel Communications wrestles with its decision whether to accept the Federal Communications Commission’s order to reband 800 MHz airwaves...

ICOM to FCC: Reallocate unused spectrum at 150 MHz 

ICOM America recently filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission urging the FCC to reallocate unused spectrum at 150 MHz for public-safety...

800 MHz decision scheduled for Thursday 

By Donny Jackson

The Federal Communications Commission is scheduled to issue an order in the two-year-old proceeding to abate interference issues in the 800 MHz band during...

Nextel, Southern reach tentative accord on 800 MHz issue 

By Donny Jackson

Nextel Communications and Southern Communications Services (Southern LINC) reached a “tentative agreement” regarding issues surrounding the execution...

Verizon says 800 MHz plan may be criminal 

Donny Jackson

FCC commissioners risk criminal prosecution for improper disposition of federal funds and public resources if they award Nextel Communications spectrum...

Nextel alters 800 MHz proposal 

Donny Jackson

Nextel Communications late Friday adjusted the “Consensus Plan” proposal it favors to resolve interference issues plaguing public-safety communications...

Reports: Powell hopes for 800 MHz decision this month 

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell yesterday said he believes the commission can issue an order this month in an effort to resolve...

Nextel gets broadcasters’ support with new 800 MHz proposal 

Nextel Communications gained the support of broadcasters yesterday by offering to pay $512 million of TV stations’ costs associated with transitioning...

Public-safety organizations push FCC for 800-MHz decision 

By Glenn Bischoff

In a letter to FCC Chairman Michael Powell sent yesterday, four major public-safety organizations reiterated their support for the Consensus Plan as the...

FCC discusses alternative in 800 MHz proposal 

Donny Jackson

FCC officials have discussed the possibility of substituting 2.1 GHz airwaves for the 1.9 GHz spectrum Nextel Communications is seeking as part of the...

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