The Enterprise Wireless Alliance and Pacific DataVision, Inc. File Joint Reply Comments in 900 MHz Proceeding
January 29 2015 - 3:36PM
Business Wire
The Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) and Pacific DataVision,
Inc. (PDV) replied to comments of private radio users, critical
infrastructure licensees, associations, and vendors filed earlier
in the month at the Federal Communications Commission in response
to EWA and PDV’s Petition for Rulemaking regarding realignment of
900 MHz spectrum. The reply comments complete the initial phase of
a proceeding started by the FCC’s November 26, 2014 Public Notice
seeking comment about the petition to realign the 900 MHz band. The
proposal would improve spectrum efficiency in that band while
offering Critical Infrastructure entities priority access to
next-generation broadband technology.
Mark Crosby, President and CEO of the Enterprise Wireless
Alliance, stated, “We looked closely at the comments filed by
incumbents at 900 MHz who would be affected and believe the
relevant factors that must be weighed by the FCC now are on the
record. EWA’s obligation as a proponent of realignment, as a
national membership organization, and as an FCC-certified frequency
advisory committee, is to provide sound spectrum engineering to
ensure that broadband and narrowband system technologies may
co-exist side-by-side without system degradation. We have said all
along that we would be pleased to work closely with the American
Petroleum Institute and the Utilities Telecom Council to ensure
that this fundamental responsibility of all three organizations is
achieved. ” Mr. Crosby added, “We are also confident that
state-of-the-art engineering, alongside rules fashioned by the FCC
to protect incumbents and require comparable facilities, will serve
to address the concerns of 900 MHz narrowband licensees. The FCC
has not fashioned spectrum repurposing rules that were detrimental
to incumbent operations, and I am confident it will not do so in
this instance.”
Morgan O’Brien, Vice Chairman of PDV, said, “Responding to
questions raised about whether sufficient spectrum is available to
accommodate incumbents’ existing narrowband systems, PDV has
included details about the channels it purchased from Sprint to
address these concerns. While more system-specific information is
necessary to develop market-by-market frequency plans, the task is
straightforward and manageable, particularly compared to previous
realignments of other bands.”
Mr. O’Brien continued, “In this proceeding, there is virtual
unanimity that Critical Infrastructure needs spectrum dedicated to
its important requirements and, in particular, broadband with
priority access. While migrating to more advanced technology, by
definition, is disruptive of the status quo, the essential services
provided by Critical Infrastructure entities demand that they have
an opportunity to access broadband on a priority basis. With
careful analysis and prudent rulemaking based on the record, the
incumbents in this band can be safeguarded while enabling the
Commission to meet its goals of promoting innovation, investment
and spectrum efficiency.”
EWA and PDV’s joint reply comments can be found on both the EWA
website at www.enterprisewireless.org and the PDV website at
www.pdvcorp.com.
About EWA
EWA is an FCC-certified frequency advisory committee that
provides license preparation, spectrum management and associated
services to business enterprises, public safety entities and
wireless sales and service organizations. Membership within EWA is
open to users of wireless communications systems, vendors, system
operators and service organizations. EWA is the creator of Cevo™,
the industry’s first mobile app for frequency inquiries. EWA
publishes its e-newsletter Insider™ and Wireless Connections
e-magazine, provides regulatory updates, offers the Enterprise
Wireless Solutions Center® and co-hosts the annual Wireless
Leadership Summit, a showcase for wireless technology and the
latest in business operations. Additional information about
membership and services is available at
www.enterprisewireless.org.
About Pacific DataVision, Inc.
Pacific DataVision is a recognized leader in mobile workforce
communications and location based solutions that increase the
productivity of field-based workers and the efficiency of their
dispatch and call center operations. PDV will also be launching the
largest private push-to-talk network in major markets throughout
the United States. Its patented and industry-validated technology
improves team communication and field documentation across a wide
array of industries including transportation, distribution,
construction, hospitality, waste management and field service.
PDV’s Chairman, Brian McAuley and Vice Chairman, Morgan O’Brien,
were co-founders of Nextel Communications and have over 60 years of
experience in two-way radio operations and FCC regulatory matters.
Pacific DataVision, Inc. is headquartered in Northern New Jersey.
You can learn more at www.pdvcorp.com.
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Media Contact For EWA:Elaine Walsh,
520-620-0063elaine@ecommint.comorMedia Contact For PDV:Thor
Harris, 201-206-0903tharris@percepture.com