The US public safety network can now access more radio spectrum

The US communications regulator just made it easier for the national public safety network to get more radio frequencies. This means emergency responders could get better coverage and faster speeds for their dedicated broadband network.

The US government built a dedicated broadband network for police, fire, and other emergency services (FirstNet). This network needs radio frequencies to work. This rule opens up a new block of frequencies, the 4.9 GHz band, for FirstNet to use. It means the network can expand its capacity and reach, especially for new technologies like 5G.