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Congress Weighs Future of 4.9 GHz Public Safety Band

Original: Congress Weighs 4.9 GHz Public Safety Band's Future

US lawmakers are considering the future of the 4.9 GHz spectrum band, a portion of airwaves long reserved for public safety communications such as police, fire and emergency services. The debate centers on whether the band should remain dedicated to first responders or be opened to commercial use, a decision with significant implications for emergency communications.

Why now: Spectrum policy decisions affecting first responder communications are pending in Congress, drawing attention from public safety and telecom stakeholders.

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