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Commissioner Rosenworcel Joins Stellar Broadband Summit Program
April 28, 2016APCO is pleased to announce that FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel will join us at the Public Safety Broadband Summit in…
Read full articlePai Remarks at the 12th Annual NG9-1-1 Honor Awards Gala to Celebrate Heroes and Leaders in 9-1-1
February 27, 2015The Federal Communications Commission issued the following remarks by Commissioner Ajit Pai: I am honored to be with you tonight…
Read full articleNon-US Satellites Prohibited for Emergency 9-1-1 Calls
January 29, 2015Emergency call location improvements will not be aided by non-US satellite system.
Read full articleSuccessful FCC Auction Funds Significant Public Safety Priorities
January 29, 2015Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concluded its most successful spectrum auction in history, known as the “AWS-3” auction, making…
Read full articleAPCO Applauds FCC Action to Improve 9-1-1 Location Accuracy
January 29, 2015Today, APCO International welcomed the adoption of new rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that will ensure emergency responders have the information they need to find 9-1-1 callers.
Read full articleFCC Announces Additional Members Appointed to the Task Force on Optimal PSAP Architecture
January 15, 2015The first meeting of the Task Force is scheduled to take place on January 26, 2015.
Read full articleFCC & DHS Issue Joint Bulletin for First Responders on Signal Jammers
January 6, 2015The Federal Communications Commission and Department of Homeland Security have issued a joint bulletin on cellular, GPS, Wi-Fi and other signal jammers. Signal jammers are illegal and can interfere with operational channels commonly used by first responders, disrupting vital communications or affecting emergency operations.
Read full articleClosing the 9-1-1 Location Accuracy Gap
December 19, 2014Closing the gap in wireless indoor location accuracy is one of the highest-priority issues for the FCC. With the public’s help, we will achieve a good result that strengthens the 9-1-1 safety net for all Americans.
Read full articleAPCO Applauds Commission’s Actions to Improve 9-1-1 Reliability and Ensure Public Safety Values are Preserved in the Technology Transition
November 21, 2014Today, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) launched two proceedings related to the provision of 9-1-1 services.
Read full articleFCC Signals Support, Issues Public Notice on APCO, NENA, Carriers Location Accuracy Plan
November 20, 2014Since last Friday’s bulletin notifying you of APCO’s success in joining with NENA to reach a landmark consensus plan with the nation’s four largest carriers to improve wireless 9-1-1 location accuracy for both indoor and outdoor calls, we have made significant progress.
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