Long Term Evolution (LTE) is the data standard for a nationwide mobile broadband network for public safety agencies. The network will use a portion of the 700MHz spectrum for police and fire departments. The FCC failed in its first attempt to get a public safety network built in 2005. The Public Safety Spectrum Trust commended the FCC for “addressing these important communications needs of public safety” The FCC will seek public comment on several issues related to the network, including the effectiveness of open standards, security and encryption requirements.”]
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