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NTIA Issues RFIs on Technology for FirstNet Wireless Network

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

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The National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), an arm of the Commerce Department that is focused on expanding broadband Internet access and adoption across the U.S., has released 10 Requests for Information (RFI) as part of a market research effort to determine the most appropriate design approach for a nationwide high-speed wireless network for first responders. The RFIs seek input from vendors and other stakeholder related to potential deployment options for two portions of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)…

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