Roundtable On the FCC’s D Block Re-auction hearing …

“Even if we roll up our sleeves and dedicate ourselves this summer to coming up with realistic network specifications, the truth is that we still are not assured of coming up with a workable solution.”

—FCC Commissioner Michael Copps 

“The FCC honors [first responders’] service by moving ahead in a quick and reasonable manner to provide them with the next-generation communications tools they need in the 21st century.”

—Public Safety Spectrum Trust Chairman Harlin

“To the extent the commission adopts a public/private partnership, we must be clear about the capabilities our public safety providers will need, and exactly what will be required of their commercial partner(s) in terms of coverage, reliability, functionality, network hardening, quality of service and more.”

—FCC Commissioner Deborah Tate