FCC Announces Opt Out Rules for FirstNet Deployment

Published: June 26, 2017, 10:03 p.m.

The Federal Communications Commission last week took action to support the deployment of a nationwide network for use by first responders. The decision, consistent with duties entrusted to the FCC by Congress, will help ensure that state-built portions of the network are interoperable with the core network so that public safety officials can communicate seamlessly with each other during emergencies.