APCO on 800 MHz Freeze

APCO issued a statement on the Sprint/Nextel’s suggestion to freeze the 800 MHz rebanding timetable for two years to allow public safety agencies to complete the planning process for the rebanding. The group said it was, “very disappointed by Sprint Nextel’s presumption that public safety communications entities are not ready to move forward with the rebanding process,” and that there is “no apparent rationale” why a freeze would be of benefit. The group did say it would consider “minor adjustments if absolutely necessary to ensure safe and effective rebanding.” Check the group’s Web site for more.