4.9 GHz – APCO International

APCO Joins International 5G Standards Meetings to Advance Public Safety Communications

rileyc — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:20:28 +0000

Last week APCO took part in international 5G standards meetings held by 3GPP in Prague, Czech Republic to develop technical specifications for the 4.9 GHz spectrum band, an important step towards bringing 5G services to the public safety community in the U.S.

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APCO Urges Technical Flexibility in the 4.9 GHz Band to Support 5G Deployments

rileyc — Thu, 15 May 2025 13:27:13 +0000

On May 12, APCO submitted a filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) urging the agency to amend its technical rules governing the 4.9 GHz band to support the deployment of advanced technologies, such as 5G

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APCO Reply Comments on Amending 4.9 GHz Band Technical Rules

Lauren Larson — Wed, 14 May 2025 19:14:19 +0000

APCO Hosts a Public Safety Communications Event With PSBTA

rileyc — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:38:33 +0000

On March 18-19, APCO International hosted a special event with the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) in Washington, DC that focused on public safety’s use of 4.9 GHz and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Attendees gathered to discuss innovations and evolutions in public safety communications technologies, and they heard from speakers in the public safety communications industry from the emergency communications centers (ECCs) themselves to industry partners.

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Petition for Rulemaking: 4.9 GHz

Lauren Larson — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:42:20 +0000

APCO Suggests Rule Changes to Support Innovative Technologies in the 4.9 GHz Band

rileyc — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:09:50 +0000

On February 4, APCO filed a Petition for Rulemaking with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that requests changes to the technical rules for the 4.9 GHz band to enable advanced technologies such as 5G to operate in the band.

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FCC Announces Deadline for 4.9 GHz Licensees to Update Licensing Data

rileyc — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:44:57 +0000

On December 9, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Public Notice announcing that all 4.9 GHz public safety licensees must update their granular licensing data in the Universal Licensing System (ULS) by June 9, 2025.

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APCO Applauds FCC Action Securing the 4.9 GHz Band for Public Safety

Lauren Larson — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:17:09 +0000

Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a long-anticipated Report and Order concerning licensing and use of the 4.9 GHz band.

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APCO’s Advocacy Priorities for 2024

jeff — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:37:03 +0000

Today, February 16, is the 56th anniversary of the first 9-1-1 call. Much has changed in the past 56 years, particularly with regard to training, technology, and the nature of the work performed by 9-1-1 professionals. What has remained constant is the dedication, professionalism, and perseverance of the 9-1-1 community and APCO’s commitment to ensuring 9-1-1 professionals have the tools and resources they need. APCO’s legislative and regulatory priorities reflect this devotion to its members and are aimed at advancing the industry and empowering 9-1-1 to save more lives.

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Legislative and Regulatory Issues Impacting APCO Members

Lauren Larson — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:45:00 +0000

APCO’s Government Relations team provided an overview of some of APCO’s top advocacy priorities. The presentation featured updates on the progress of important legislative issues, such as securing federal funding for Next Generation 9-1-1, establishing health and wellness resources for 9-1-1 professionals, and APCO’s efforts to reclassify public safety telecommunicators at the federal level.

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