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Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons, Possible Wireless Technology Solutions
NTIA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), has identified and evaluated several technology solutions that can be used in a prison environment, including jamming, managed access, and detection techniques. This report presents a comprehensive overview and evaluation of those technologies.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard J. Orsulak, Emergency Planning and Public Safety Division, Office of Spectrum Management, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1212 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 600B, Washington, DC 20005; telephone (202) 482–9139 or email rorsulak@ntia.doc.gov.
Fact Sheet on Spectrum Plan and Timetable, Fast Track Evaluation
Summary of the two DOC/NTIA reports
1) A Ten-Year Plan and Timetable to make 500 megahertz of Federal and non-Federal spectrum available for wireless broadband use.
An Assessment of the Near-Term Viability of Accommodating Wireless Broadband Systems in the 1675-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, 3500-3650 MHz, and 4200-4220 MHz, 4380-4400 MHz Bands (President's Spectrum Plan Report)
This report presents NTIA’s analysis of bands under a “Fast Track” review. The report recommends making available, within five years, 115 megahertz (1695-1710 MHz and 3550-3650 MHz) as an important step toward the President’s goal to make 500 megahertz available for wireless broadband within ten years.
See also:
- Plan and Timetable to Make Available 500 Megahertz of Spectrum for Wireless Broadband (President’s Spectrum Plan Report)
- NTIA Fact Sheet on Spectrum Plan and Timetable, Fast Track Evaluation
Ten Year Plan and Timetable to Make Available 500 Megahertz of Spectrum for Wireless Broadband (President's Spectrum Plan Report)
To promote economic growth and unleash the potential of wireless broadband, President Obama unveiled an initiative to reform spectrum policy and improve America’s wireless infrastructure. In June 2010, the President signed a Memorandum calling for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), in collaboration with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to make 500 megahertz of spectrum available for fixed and mobile wireless broadband in the next ten years. This will improve America’s economic competiveness, create jobs and help maintain America’s leadership role in technological innovation. This report outlines the plans and milestones to achieve the President’s 500 megahertz goal. The release of this roadmap together with NTIA’s Fast Track Evaluation marks the successful completion of a critical step in the process of freeing up 500 megahertz for use by wireless broadband.
- Ten Year Plan and Timetable to Make Available 500 MHz of Spectrum for Wireless Broadband
Digital Nation - Expanding Internet Usage (NTIA Research Preview)
NTIA's report on U.S. broadband Internet adoption based on an October 2010 survey of over 50,000 households commissioned by NTIA and conducted by the U. S. Census Bureau.
Relocation of Federal Radio Sysytems From the 1710-1755 MHz Spectrum Band: Fourth Annual Progress Report
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) submits this report pursuant to Section 207 of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA), Title II of P.L. 108-494, which requires annual reporting on Federal agencies’ progress in vacating certain wireless communications systems from the 1710 megahertz (MHz) to 1755 MHz radio spectrum that has been reallocated to commercial use. The NTIA published the first annual report to Congress in March 2008. Each subsequent annual report documents the cumulative progress through December. This annual report documents the cumulative progress since the commencement of relocation activity in March 2007 through December 2010.
First Interim Progress Report on the Ten Year Plan and Timetable
This report documents the actions and accomplishments completed in the execution and implementation of the Ten Year Plan to identify and make available 500 megahertz of spectrum for expanded wireless broadband use, and summarizes the actions to date resulting from the recommendations of the Fast Track Study. It covers the period from October 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011.
Comments on Requests for Waiver of the FCC's Rules in the 700 MHz Band
PS Docket No. 06-229, Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band.
NTIA filed comments on requests for waiver of the FCC’s rules.
Letter Comments on National Broadband Plan
NTIA filed a letter addressing the public safety, homeland security and cybersecurity elements of the National Broadband Plan being drafted by the FCC. NTIA also submitted a supplementary White Paper entitled "Executive Branch Views on Public Safety, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Elements of a National Broadband Plan."
Letter Expressing the Administration's Views on the Development of the National Broadband Plan
NTIA, speaking on behalf of the Administration, called on the FCC to use the National Broadband Plan to identify means to promote competition in the broadband Internet access marketplace.