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Articles tagged with: North Carolina and Federal Communications Commission
Dem. President. Candidate Edwards Enters Spectrum Debate Fray
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards has waded into the debate over radio spectrum policy, urging the Federal Communications Commission to structure the rules for an upcoming auction so that smaller companies can participate. more
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Verizon Wireless buys up bankrupt radio spectrum
The USA based CDMA operator, Verizon Wireless has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Urban Comm-North Carolina to purchase PCS spectrum licenses from Urban Comm-North Carolina in 10 North Carolina markets for $68.5 million. The purchase is expected to close around mid-year. more
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US approves more funding for E911 deployment
The USA's House of Representatives has approved a bill that promises to speed technology upgrades at thousands of 9-1-1 emergency call centers across the country. The E9-1-1 Implementation Act of 2003 would authorize federal matching grants to state, local and tribal governments for upgrades of 9-1-1 equipment, infrastructure, and personnel training at designated public safety answering points (PSAPs). States would not be eligible to receive the grants if they are misusing the revenues from existing telephone bill surcharges that are designated for 9-1-1 improvements. The bill also would establish a federal 9-1-1 office to ensure better coordination among federal, state and local public safety officials. The bill was approved by a unanimous voice vote. more
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The US based, National Emergency Number Association (NENA) has applauded Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Michael Powell for issuing new guidance for wireless phone consumers and launching a nationwide public awareness campaign about wireless "E9-1-1." more
Call to make E911 an urgent priority
Upgrading local emergency call centers managing the 911 systems so that they can instantly identify the location of a wireless caller must become one of America's top public policy priorities, leading public safety and telecom officials insisted last week. more
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